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Phil Williams / WTVF-TV:
FBI arrests Nashville zip-tie suspect from assault on U.S. Capitol — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A self-described “hidden patriot” from Nashville, outed on social media as a rioter who invaded the U.S. Senate chambers Wednesday with a weapon and zip-tie handcuffs, was arrested Sunday on federal charges, NewsChannel 5 has learned.
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New York Times:
FBI Arrests Man Who Carried Zip Ties Into Capitol
FBI Arrests Man Who Carried Zip Ties Into Capitol
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HuffPost and Political Wire
Lauren Fruen / Daily Mail:
Capitol rioter, 30, pictured carrying zip-ties is revealed to be Nashville bartender who stormed Congress with his MOM - and was identified by his VERY specific paramilitary clothing
Capitol rioter, 30, pictured carrying zip-ties is revealed to be Nashville bartender who stormed Congress with his MOM - and was identified by his VERY specific paramilitary clothing
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The Tennessean, New York Post and The Sunday Times
Spencer Hsu / Washington Post:
Two men who allegedly held zip ties in Capitol during riots being investigated by U.S. counterterrorism prosecutors
Two men who allegedly held zip ties in Capitol during riots being investigated by U.S. counterterrorism prosecutors
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Ben Smith / New York Times:
We Worked Together on the Internet. Last Week, He Stormed the Capitol. — At BuzzFeed, we followed the signals of social media. A young employee followed them all the way to Charlottesville and Capitol Hill. — He fit in as well as anyone did at our Los Angeles studio, a place full of ambitious misfits with an unusual gift.
Washington Post:
Outgoing Capitol Police chief: House, Senate security officials hamstrung efforts to call in National Guard — Two days before Congress was set to formalize President-elect Joe Biden's victory, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund was growing increasingly worried about the size …
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The Hill, HotAir and New York Post
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David Edwards / Raw Story:
QAnon congresswoman faces calls for arrest after live-tweeting Nancy Pelosi's location to rioters — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a gun-toting supporter of the QAnon movement, is facing backlash after she was accused of live-tweeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) location during the attack on Capitol Hill last week.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Dear Colleague on Next Steps in Protecting Our Democracy
Dear Colleague on Next Steps in Protecting Our Democracy
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Politico:
Pelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump
Pelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump
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Fox News, Business Insider, Reuters, Breitbart, RedState, Bloomberg, The Guardian and National File
Reuters:
Trump's demoralized staff count down the final days
Trump's demoralized staff count down the final days
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Twin Cities and Associated Press
ABC News:
In blow to Trump, golf's PGA strips major championship from Trump-owned course — The 2022 PGA Championship will no longer be held at Trump Bedminster. — US Capitol riots: Tracking the insurrection — On Jan. 6, rioters coming from a pro-Trump rally broke into the U.S. Capitol …
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Kevin Manahan / New Jersey Online:
PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says — The PGA of America will strip Donald Trump of the 2022 PGA Championship, which is scheduled to be held at Trump National Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. — In a blistering column that says the golf world must sever …
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Doug Ferguson / Associated Press:
PGA Championship leaving Trump National in '22 tournament
PGA Championship leaving Trump National in '22 tournament
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ProFootballTalk, Golfweek, USA Today, The Week and Ipsos
Matthew Schmitz / New York Post:
What the left wants to ignore about slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick — On Thursday, Brian Sicknick, an officer with the US Capitol Police, died from injuries sustained during the storming of the Capitol Building. Democratic leaders have presented Sicknick as a martyr …
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RedState and Zandar Versus The Stupid
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NBC News:
FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say — WASHINGTON — The FBI and the New York Police Department passed information to the Capitol Police about the possibility of violence during the Jan. 6 protests against the ratification …
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Fox News, The Week, Sputnik News, Raw Story, Washington Examiner and SpyTalk
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Wall Street Journal:
Stripe Stops Processing Payments for Trump Campaign Website — Financial-technology company's move follows last week's riot at the Capitol — Stripe Inc. will no longer process payments for President Trump's campaign website following last week's riot at the Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter.
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WWNY:
Stefanik opposes impeachment, wants “a peaceful transition of power” — DANNEMORA, N.Y. (WWNY) - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik publicly opposed the push to impeach President Trump Saturday. — Stefanik was in Dannemora, New York rallying against the state closure of the Clinton Annex …
Tom Vanden Brook / USA Today:
At least 25 troops under investigation for terrorism in connection with Capitol riot — WASHINGTON - At least 25 troops are under investigation for terrorism related to Wednesday's siege at the Capitol, according to a Defense official and a member of Congress.
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The Hill and New York Post
Associated Press:
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover — WASHINGTON (AP) — They came from across America, summoned by President Donald Trump to march on Washington in support of his false claim that the November election was stolen and to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden as the victor.
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The Hill, Fox News, Bloomberg and Political Wire
CNN:
Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot identified — (CNN)A rioter who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” has been identified as Robert Keith Packer of Virginia, according to three sources who spoke with CNN.
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New York Times
Jason Miciak / Political Flare:
Staffers Begged Melania to Intercede with Trump During Riots — She Refused and Continued Her Photoshoot — The increasing number of details leaking out suggesting that the Trump White House wanted the riot and insurrection to occur almost guarantee that Trump will face a massive criminal investigation …
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Metro.co.uk
Wall Street Journal:
One Trump Fan's Descent into the U.S. Capitol Mob — Doug Sweet joined rioters who breached the Capitol, where he was eventually arrested. — GWYNN'S ISLAND, Va.—On Doug Sweet's first trip to the U.S. Capitol, as a 13-year-old in 1975, he tilted his head back, gazed up at the glistening white dome …
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philadelphia police detective subject of Internal Affairs investigation after allegedly attending D.C. rally — A Philadelphia police detective from the unit that investigates the backgrounds of potential recruits has been temporarily reassigned based on a tip that she attended the rally …
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The Boston Globe
Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Stripped of Twitter, Trump Faces a New Challenge: How to Command Attention — Mr. Trump became a celebrity through television, but Twitter had given him a singular outlet for expressing himself as he is, unfiltered by the norms of the presidency. — His public persona was a product of television for decades.
Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Parler CEO Says Service Dropped By “Every Vendor” And Could End His Business — Parler CEO John Matze said today that his social media company has been dropped by virtually all of its business alliances after Amazon, Apple and Google ended their agreements with the social media service.
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Washington Post:
Marriott and others pledge to cut off money to members of Congress who doubted Biden win — Anti-Trump group Lincoln Project also plans to target companies that support politicians voting against election results — Marriott, the world's largest hotel chain, said last week's chaos …
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Washington Post:
After internal battle, Trump administration to declare Yemen's Houthis a terrorist group, raising humanitarian concerns — The Trump administration has decided to designate Yemen's Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization, according to four U.S. officials familiar with the matter …
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New York Times
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