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Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?
Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal observers ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Former Capitol Police sergeant rips Trump over Jan. 6 pardons pledge
Former Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell in a new op-ed criticizes President-elect Trump over his pledge to pardon supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, calling it ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress convenes on Jan. 6 to certify Trump's election win
Congress will meet to certify the results of the 2024 election, finalizing President-elect Trump’s win ahead of the inauguration. Both the rules and security have been tightened following the ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
What we’re watching: A (presumably) peaceful Jan. 6
Politico - Jan. 6 -
I was there on Jan. 6 — we cannot allow Trump to rewrite history
Every member of Congress, including Republicans in both chambers, have a duty to loudly and publicly oppose the pardoning of criminals who assaulted and tried to kill their colleagues and police ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump’s Jan. 6 certification marks political comeback
President-elect Trump’s political comeback is set to be sealed on Monday as Congress certifies his election victory, a full 180 degree turn from four years ago, when he sat stewing in the White ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Who Owns Jan. 6?
Trump is trying to rewrite history, but history may not comply.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Trump's plans to pardon Jan. 6 defendants remain largely a mystery
WASHINGTON — Four years after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but Jan. 6 legacy hangs over day
Congress plans to convene amid a snowstorm to certify the 2024 election results for President-elect Donald TrumpABC News - Jan. 6 -
The Jan. 6 Rioters, 4 Years Later
Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have wrapped up their cases. Here’s what some of their lives look like now.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden: Jan. 6 reminds us that democracy 'is never guaranteed'
President Biden said in a Sunday opinion piece for The Washington Post that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol reminds Americans that democracy “is never guaranteed.” “We should commit to ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Monday Briefing: How Trump Re-Wrote Jan. 6
Plus, the end of an era for Hong Kong’s cabbiesThe New York Times - Jan. 5 -
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Legacy of Jan. 6 prosecutions in flux with Trump presidency on horizon
The Justice Department’s prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack — hailed as one of the “largest, most complex, and most resource-intensive investigations” in its history — could soon go ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
‘We have our country back’: convicted January 6 rioters anticipate Trump pardons
The president-elect has vowed to hand out pardons to non-violent offenders convicted for the assault on the US Capitol. Brandon Fellows, who broke into the US Capitol on January 6 and smoked ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Harris to certify Trump victory on Jan. 6 anniversary
Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee a new Republican-led Congress as they certify Donald Trump’s election win on the anniversary of the violent Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NBC’s Vaughn ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections
Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victoryABC News - Jan. 5 -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - Jan. 5 -
Jan. 6 accountability falters as Trump return nears
The prospect of accountability for President-elect Trump and those who played a role in the storming of the Capitol is dimming as he’s set to take office and the GOP garners control of Washington — ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Former Capitol Police officers call Trump’s vows to pardon Jan. 6 rioters ‘a betrayal’
Former Capitol Police officers present during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection said President-elect Trump’s commitment to pardon rioters is “a betrayal.” “It’s a betrayal, a stab in the heart,” former ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Judge denies Jan. 6 rioter’s bid to attend Trump inauguration
A U.S. District Judge denied a Jan. 6 rioter’s request to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month, citing concerns over the Capitol insurrection which incited hours of chaos ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Judge rejects Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump's inauguration
A judge rejected a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration after the man was invited by a former member of Congress, according to a court document.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Trump to be sentenced for "hush money" conviction before inauguration
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
US Steel CEO rips Biden's 'shameful' move blocking sale
U.S. Steel’s president and CEO declared President Biden’s decision to block the company from being acquired by the Japanese corporation Nippon Steel “shameful” and “corrupt” in a Friday afternoon ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
A Judge Upheld Trump’s Felony Conviction, but Signaled No Jail Time
Also, Mike Johnson was re-elected as House speaker. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Judge orders Trump sentenced on Jan. 10, signals no punishment for conviction
A New York judge has ordered President-elect Trump’s criminal sentencing for Jan. 10, rejecting his demand that his hush money case be dismissed to accommodate his presidency following his election ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.ABC News - Jan. 3