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Judge warns attorney for Jan. 6 pipe bomber suspect

A federal judge on Wednesday admonished a defense attorney for a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the 2021 attack on the Capitol, telling the attorney he did not follow a protective order and warning him to be “more careful.” At issue in the back…

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Senate ‘slipping further down the slope’

As senators headed Wednesday into their latest “vote-a-rama,” one thing was clear: Not many of them were happy. The procedural hallmark involves a series of unlimited amendment votes and is often bemoaned because of its marathon pace, twilight-hour votes and embarrassingly large pizza deliveries to the U.S. Capitol. But Republicans’…

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Federal cop sues right-wing outlet the Blaze after they falsely accused her of planting Jan 6 pipe bombs

Shauni Kerkhoof subjected to ‘ traumatic and humiliating gauntlet’ after making the ‘nonsensical’ allegations that resulted in her being fired and harassment lawsuit claims

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Could a judge soon force Trump to testify about Jan 6?

Judge won’t let the president avoid a long-running lawsuit from police and Democratic members of Congress over violence at the Capitol

The Independent UK

(VIDEO) Disabled Veterans Arrested at Capitol During Anti-Iran War Protest

Veterans and military family members protesting President Donald Trump's war in Iran were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda on Monday, bringing one of the country's most symbolically powerful anti-war constituencies directly into the Capitol complex as public skepticism over the conflict continues to deepen

Latin Times

Hundreds of protesters swarm governor’s office chanting ‘free the dogs!’ in bid to save 2,000 beagles

Some of the protesters showed off bruises they said were caused by rubber bullets during clashes with police

The Independent UK

Elaine Luria, January 6 panel member seeking political comeback, says ‘the wind is on our back’ as Democrats try to flip House

Luria, who lost her seat to a Republican after standing up to Trump, has secured key endorsements in Virginia race

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Are 6 January Rioters Officially Off The Hook? US DOJ Seeks To Void Convictions

The DOJ is attempting to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions from the Capitol attack, potentially clearing records of key rioters if approved

International Business Times UK

Another Trump-Pardoned January 6 Rioter Pleads Guilty in a Disturbing Child Sexual Abuse Case

Another Trump-pardoned January 6 rioter has pleaded guilty in a separate federal case involving child sexual abuse and child porn material.

International Business Times UK

A Second Case Emerges: Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Now Faces Child Abuse Conviction

Another defendant pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has agreed to plead guilty in a separate federal child exploitation case, after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardon did not wipe away charges tied to alleged sexual abuse material and exploitation discovered…

Latin Times

US DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for far-right groups’ members

Filing seeks to overturn seditious conspiracy charges of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members who laid siege to US Capitol in 2021

The Guardian - US

Trump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers

Jeanine Pirro asks to throw out cases against Stewart Rhodes and others convicted of treason-related charges and other crimes

The Independent UK

DOJ launches investigation into Jan 6 star witness against Trump Cassidy Hutchinson: report

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified in 2022 that President Donald Trump knew his supporters would become violent at the Capitol

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Clears Path for Donald Trump's DOJ to Drop Steve Bannon Criminal Case

The Supreme Court has allowed the DOJ to proceed with dismissing Steve Bannon's criminal case, potentially erasing his conviction related to the January 6 Capitol riot.

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The Times of India

Steve Bannon contempt of Congress case: How conviction over January 6 now faces possible dismissal

The Supreme Court of the United States has cleared the way for the dismissal of a criminal case against former White House adviser Steve Bannon, who had been charged with contempt of Congress. The case stems from the MAGA leader's refusal to cooperate with an investigation into the January 6…

Latin Times

Steve Bannon Conviction Could Be Erased After Supreme Court Backs Trump Request

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to seek the dismissal of Steve Bannon's criminal conviction, a major legal reversal in one of the most closely watched cases tied to the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Reason

Satanic Temple Wins Legal Fight Over 10 Commandments Monument in Arkansas

A federal judge ruled the Ten Commandments monument at the state Capitol must be removed.

Roll Call

Judge denies Trump effort to end Jan. 6 lawsuits before trial

President Donald Trump must still face civil lawsuits seeking to hold him accountable for his role in the lead up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a long-running litigation from Democratic House members and Capitol Police officers. Judge Amit Mehta of…

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Euronews

Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 6 January speech incited riot, judge says

Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.

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Who’s the shutdown scapegoat now?

As Senate Majority Leader John Thune hashed out a deal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, he may have thought Democrats were its biggest threat. Instead, his fellow Republicans across the Capitol were the ones to tank it. Now, instead of blaming Democrats for prolonging the shutdown,…

The Independent UK

Jan 6 rioters file lawsuit and accuse cops of excessive force for trying to stop unruly mob

Proud Boys and other convicted rioters join class-action complaint representing ‘hundreds or potentially thousands’ of people

Roll Call

Leavitt: Trump wants Congress to come back early, end DHS shutdown

President Donald Trump wants Congress to nix a two-week recess and return to the Capitol to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, his top spokesperson said Monday. “The president is also encouraging Congress to come back to Washington to permanently fix this problem and to fund and reopen…

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Photos of the week | March 23-27, 2026

From a new senator to blooming cherry blossoms, there was a lot happening on and around Capitol Hill this week ahead of the long spring recess. Here are some of the top images of the past week from Roll Call’s photojournalists.

Reason

Article Reporting on Jan. 6 as "Insurrection" Not Defamatory + Pardon Isn't "Acquittal"

From Bitzer v. Tegna, Inc., decided today by Judge Thomas Varlan (E.D. Tenn.): Plaintiff alleges that on August 5, 2024,… The post Article Reporting on Jan. 6 as "Insurrection" Not Defamatory + Pardon Isn't "Acquittal" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Democrats’ plaque ceremony was missing two things

Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, overlooking the National Mall, to honor officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack with a commemorative plaque. But two things were missing — Republicans and the plaque itself. The plaque is instead installed on a stone…

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