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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 — The F.B.I. arrested two men on Sunday who were photographed in the Senate chamber clad in military-style clothing and holding zip ties, according to a statement issued by the Justice Department. — One of the men, Eric Gavelek Munchel …
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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
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Dear Colleague on Next Steps in Protecting Our Democracy — On this Sunday, as we pray that God will continue to Bless America, I write to inform you of our next actions, which will be made with the great solemnity that this moment requires. — I want to call to your immediate attention …
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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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The Hill:
Pelosi: Democrats will move to impeach Trump
Pelosi: Democrats will move to impeach Trump
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Associated Press:
Pelosi Says ‘Will Proceed’ in Bringing Legislation to Impeach Trump
Pelosi Says ‘Will Proceed’ in Bringing Legislation to Impeach Trump
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Devan Cole / CNN:
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
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Eliana Johnson / Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell
POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell
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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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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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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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Off-duty Death of USCP Officer Howard Liebengood
Off-duty Death of USCP Officer Howard Liebengood
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Jeff Schogol / Task & Purpose:
The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves
The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves
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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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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 …
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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.
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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Jamie Dupree / Regular Order:
Alabama Republican deletes Twitter account after mocking Capitol attack arrests
Alabama Republican deletes Twitter account after mocking Capitol attack arrests
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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.
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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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.
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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Meridith McGraw / Politico:
Trump to award Bill Belichick the Medal of Freedom amid House impeachment push — With just days to go in office and facing calls to resign, President Donald Trump is planning to spend the upcoming week taking a ceremonial victory lap and making last-minute use of his presidential powers.
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Stef W. Kight / Axios:
Kamala Harris' power to cast tie-breaking Senate votes could define her political future — While Democrats relish Kamala Harris' power to cast tie-breaking Senate votes in their favor, it has the potential to define her as vice president — and as a possible 2024 presidential contender.
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Alexis Okeowo / Vogue:
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Road Ahead
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on the Road Ahead
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