Top Items:
United States Capitol Police:
Off-duty Death of USCP Officer Howard Liebengood — The United States Capitol Police is deeply saddened by the off-duty death on January 9, 2021, of Officer Howard Liebengood, age 51. He was assigned to the Senate Division, and has been with the Department since April 2005.
Discussion:
HuffPost, New York Post, Associated Press, Business Insider, The Daily Caller, Politico, The Wrap, TheGrio, WRIC-TV, Law & Crime, WOWK-TV and BuzzFeed News
RELATED:
Peter Meijer / Detroit News:
Rep. Meijer: I experienced the heinous assault on Capitol; now, time to face reality — On Wednesday afternoon in the House Chamber, I assured a colleague we were in the most secure possible place as we unpacked gas masks. — Tear gas had been deployed after violent protestors stormed the rotunda …
Discussion:
Mediaite, The Guardian, CNN, TechCrunch and Snopes.com
Jeff Schogol / Task & Purpose:
The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves … The Capitol Hill riots have laid bare the civil war raging within the veterans community. — When a pro-Trump mob assaulted Congress to prevent President-elect Joe Biden from being certified as the next commander in chief …
Discussion:
Military Times, New York Times, The Week and HuffPost
New York Times:
Trump has not lowered flags in honor of an officer who died from injuries sustained amid the riot.
Trump has not lowered flags in honor of an officer who died from injuries sustained amid the riot.
Discussion:
KNSD-TV, Outside the Beltway, Washington Times and Business Insider
Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press:
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
Possible virus exposure for lawmakers sheltering during riot
Discussion:
FOX 5 San Diego and Reuters
Bloomberg:
Trump Plans Defiant Final Week as Many Democrats Urge His Ouster — President doesn't think Pence, cabinet will act to remove him — Trump likely to fight Big Tech, visit border before departure — Banned from social media and abandoned by some staff after inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol …
Discussion:
Boston Herald and Daily Kos
RELATED:
Anita Kumar / Politico:
Trump allies warn him not to run in 2024 — After he lost his reelection bid in November, Donald Trump immediately told allies he planned to run for president again in 2024, preparing to announce as soon as Inauguration Day. — He began backing off the idea after learning that running …
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 …
Discussion:
Occupy Democrats, Golfweek and Raw Story
Kim Bellware / Washington Post:
Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot — Police officers and at least one police chief from departments across the United States are facing termination, suspension or other discipline for their proximity to or alleged involvement …
Discussion:
NBC News
RELATED:
Allison Klein / Washington Post:
Capitol Police Chief Sund has stepped down, leaving earlier than expected
Capitol Police Chief Sund has stepped down, leaving earlier than expected
Discussion:
New York Post and Defense One
Kendall Karson / ABC News:
After Capitol siege, majority of Americans say Trump should be removed from office before term ends: POLL — Trump has just 10 days left in office. — Pressure builds on Trump as calls to resign grow louder — Many are demanding the president either resign or be removed from office in the wake of the U.S. Capitol siege.
Discussion:
Washington Post, Vox, Fox News, Occupy Democrats, The Guardian and CBS News
RELATED:
Chris Jackson / Ipsos:
Ipsos - News & Polls : News - More than half of Americans want President Trump out of the office before inauguration day
Ipsos - News & Polls : News - More than half of Americans want President Trump out of the office before inauguration day
Discussion:
CNN, Politico, The Hill, ABC13, The Daily Caller, USA Today, Business Insider, The Guardian and HotAir
Adia Robinson / ABC News:
Trump should resign or be removed by 25th Amendment: Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Trump should resign or be removed by 25th Amendment: Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Discussion:
Vox, USA Today, The Wrap, The Hill, IJR, The Daily Caller, Common Dreams, TMZ.com, Townhall, Daily Kos, Washington Times, Crooks and Liars, Breitbart and New York Post
Devan Cole / CNN:
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate — Clyburn: This is the problem with attempting impeachment — Washington (CNN)House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said House Democrats might wait until after President-elect Joe Biden's …
RELATED:
Eliana Johnson / Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell — DRIVING THE DAY — Good Sunday morning. I'm Eliana Johnson, your guest Playbook host and the editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon, where I spend a lot of my time with conservatives, Republicans and MAGA-heads.
Discussion:
Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Hill, The Atlantic, NPR, Denver Post, Snopes.com, TheGrio and Michigan Advance, more at Mediagazer »
Philip Klein / Washington Examiner:
If Congress can't impeach Trump quickly, they should do it right
If Congress can't impeach Trump quickly, they should do it right
Discussion:
The Daily Beast, Fox News, National Review, The National Interest, HuffPost, Liberty Unyielding, New York Post and Slate
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Three major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election — On January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session to confirm Joe Biden's victory. The incident left five people dead …
Discussion:
Washington Examiner, Axios, Business Insider, Mother Jones and Forbes
RELATED:
Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
As Trump leaves office weakened, Republicans wonder if his wounds are fatal — Whether President Trump is forced from office or serves out the remaining days of his term, he is now destined to slink out of the White House considerably diminished from the strapping, fearsome force …
Discussion:
Business Insider
RELATED:
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 …
RELATED:
John Nichols / The Nation:
Democrats Unify on Impeachment as They Explore Urgent Strategies to Nullify Trump — 176 House members sign on for impeachment, as plans develop to strengthen the 25th Amendment and forever bar Trump from public office. — As demands for the impeachment of Donald Trump grew in intensity Saturday …
RELATED:
Ed Whelan / National Review:
Trump's Capitol Atrocity — I generally try to confine my Bench Memos posts to judicial topics, but in light of the severe gravity of the Capitol attack I think it important to make an exception here and to restate positions that I have vigorously stated on Twitter. Briefly put:
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 — Eric Munchel has been named as the man pictured with a bundle of flex-cuffs
Martin Kaste / NPR:
D.C.'s Acting U.S. Attorney Calls Scope Of Capitol Investigation ‘Unprecedented’ — Toggle more options — The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Michael Sherwin, says “hundreds” of people may ultimately face charges related to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday …
Discussion:
New York Times
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 …
Peter W. Singer / Defense One:
Superspreader Down: How Trump's Exile from Social Media Alters the Future of Politics, Security, and Public Health — Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields. — COMMENTARY - INFOWAR - DOMESTIC EXTREMISM - WHITE HOUSE — STRATEGIST, NEW AMERICA
Discussion:
Mother Jones, The Wrap and 9to5Mac
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Democrats: The Time to Act Is Now. — Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; — The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere — The best lack all conviction, while the worst — Are full of passionate intensity. —W.B. Yeats, The Second Coming
Discussion:
Forbes