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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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Military.com, opb, Fox News, Military Times, Forbes and The Daily Beast
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.
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, Bloomberg, RedState, The Guardian and National File
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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New York Times:
Inside a Deadly Siege: How a String of Failures Led to a Dark Day at the Capitol — Poor planning among a constellation of government agencies and a restive crowd encouraged by President Trump set the stage for the unthinkable. — WASHINGTON — Huddled in a command center on Wednesday afternoon …
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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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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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Axios
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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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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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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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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
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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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
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
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 …
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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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.
Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
‘Stop the Steal’ Organizer in Hiding After Denying Blame for Riot — On Sunday night, Twitter banned Ali Alexander's personal account and an account for Stop the Steal. — Two weeks before thousands of Trump rioters breached Congress, Stop The Steal organizer Ali Alexander said his group wasn't violent — “yet.”
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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Ronald J. Hansen / Arizona Republic:
Some of Rep. Gosar's siblings want him expelled from Congress after deadly riot at Capitol — Three of Rep. Paul Gosar's siblings have reached out to Rep. Raúl Grijalva asking him to help get their brother expelled from Congress after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol they blame him for helping to instigate.
Reuters:
Trump's demoralized staff count down the final days — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has lost the support of many former loyalists in his administration after a riot at the U.S. Capitol that he helped provoke, and his White House is in “meltdown” as it lurches through his final days, current and former officials said.
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Caitlin Flanagan / The Atlantic:
Worst Revolution Ever — Here they were, a coalition of the willing: deadbeat dads, YouPorn enthusiasts, slow students, and MMA fans. They had heard the rebel yell, packed up their Confederate flags and Trump banners, and GPS-ed their way to Washington. After a few wrong turns …
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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