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A Proud Boys leader will plead guilty in US Capitol riot case

WASHINGTON — A regional president of the right-wing Proud Boys group is pleading guilty to charges stemming from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, splitting with the organization’s former chairman Enrique Tarrio and other members who are due to go on trial later this year.

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Jury deliberating in ex-police officer's Capitol riot trial

A federal jury has begun deliberating in the case against a former Virginia police officer charged with storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory

The Independent UK

Proud Boys member pleads guilty to conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot

A North Carolina man has become the second member of the Proud Boys to plead guilty to conspiring with other members of the extremist group to stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote

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Photos of the Week ending April 8, 2022 - Roll Call

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic Supreme Count confirmation and a fox hounding the Hill are among the highlights of this week’s photos.

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First Thing: more than 30 people killed in Russian strike on train station in eastern Ukraine

Donetsk governor says thousands were at station when it was struck. Plus, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to supreme court lauded as ray of hope

The Guardian - UK

Capitol attack investigators zero in on far-right Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

Panel appears to believe militias coordinated to physically stop certification of Joe Biden’s election victory on 6 January last year

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump regrets not marching with supporters in Capitol riot, denies destroying phone records

In an interview with the Washington Post, the former US president defends not speaking out for hours during the attack on January 6, 2021. He also denies removing call logs or using a burner phone on the day.

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Greg Abbott Has Used Migrants as Political Pawns Again and Again. Now, He Says He'll Bus Them to Capitol Hill.

Given his track record, it isn’t surprising that Abbott would opt for a blusterous anti-migrant spectacle that comes at the expense of Texas taxpayers.

Reason

Trump says he wanted to join Jan. 6 march to Capitol, blames others for security failures

Former President Donald Trump says he wanted to take part in the Jan. 6 march on the Capitol but insists he bears no responsibility for the violent attack by legions of his supporters.

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Feds want 2 1⁄2 years for Chicago Heights man who threatened Biden’s inauguration

Louis Capriotti’s threats were not connected to the U.S. Capitol breach. He did not participate in it or travel to Washington, D.C. Still, federal prosecutors say, “the timing of Capriotti’s voice messages should not be ignored” and only made his crime worse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-officer testifies against mentor at Capitol riot trial

A former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer has testified that he had hoped the mob could overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election that day

The Independent UK

Capitol riot committee could seek Trump interview ‘in not too distant future’

Former president said this week he would make a decision on whether to appear before the committee based on ‘what the request is’

The Independent UK

Rabid red fox that bit nine on Capitol Hill caught and euthanized

The female fox tested positive for rabies and health authorities are considering the fate of her kits

The Guardian - US

Trump dismisses January 6 call log gap, deflects blame for riots

In Washington Post interview, former US president keeps door open for running for another White House term in 2024.

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Stephen Colbert on Russia: ‘We’ll have to start sanctioning them in the multiverse’

Late-night hosts discuss the latest round of sanctions against Russia, Sarah Palin’s congressional run and a rabid fox loose at the US Capitol

Los Angeles Times

Fox that bit California congressman, 8 others in DC tests positive for rabies

A fox that bit a California congressman and at least eight other people near the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for rabies and was euthanized, according to authorities.

The Guardian - US

Trump says he regrets not marching on Capitol with supporters on January 6

Ex-president also rejects suggestions he used ‘burner phones’ on day of the assault in Washington Post interview

Reason

January 6 Defendant Who Says He Thought He Was Allowed in Capitol Beats Charges

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The Independent UK

Trump claims Secret Service stopped him marching to Capitol on Jan 6 and blames Pelosi for riot

Former president’s private schedule shows he never intended to go to the Capitol

The Independent UK

Trump denies removing call logs and using burner phones during seven-hour Jan 6 silence

‘Why would I care about who called me? If congressmen were calling me, what difference did it make?’

The Independent UK

Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe

The House has voted to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress over their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

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Viral fox euthanased after achieving internet fame and biting nine people at US Capitol had rabies, officials say

A fox that hit the headlines after biting at least nine people at the US Capitol, including a congressman, had rabies and has been euthanased, officials say.

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Ex-Trump aides Dan Scavino, Peter Navarro held in contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to hold two former top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Al Jazeera

US House holds two former Trump aides in contempt in Jan 6 probe

Former White House officials Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino had refused to be interviewed by panel probing Capitol riot.

The Independent UK

House votes to hold Trump aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress

Just two Republicans voted to hold the former Trump aides in contempt

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