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SCOTUS Rejects a Legal Interpretation Underlying Capitol Riot Charges

The decision also negates two counts of the federal indictment accusing Donald Trump of illegally interfering in the 2020 presidential election.

Reason

Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters

The indictments – and in some cases, the convictions – of hundreds of people charged with participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will have to be reconsidered, and possibly dropped, because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 28, 2024. Among…

The Conversation

US Supreme Court raises bar for obstruction charges, siding with Jan. 6 rioters

The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that had enabled prosecutors to pursue charges of obstruction against defendants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol siege. The high court's new ruling could have implications for the federal criminal case against former president Donald Trump related to the…

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Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces

The Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against former President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Supreme Court limits obstruction charge used in Jan. 6 cases - Roll Call

The Supreme Court has limited how prosecutors can use an obstruction statute in hundreds of cases tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Roll Call

Trump says US was ‘respected all over the world’ on Jan 6 as he’s challenged by Biden over Capitol attack

Moment marks first time that any Democratic official confronted Trump in person on the attack

The Independent UK

Biden campaign tries to use Trump’s second-term blueprint against him as debate looms

Biden also plans to highlight the January 6 attack on the Capitol as a way of painting Trump as a threat to the American way of life

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Prominent Republicans Support Biden In Democracy News Conference

Prominent Republican supporters of Biden and a former Capitol police officer to join campaign's news conference on democracy in Atlanta.

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OPINION - Joe Biden and Donald Trump have a common enemy: staying coherent

In my head, this is how I think Joe Biden should approach tomorrow’s presidential debate in Atlanta. He should act as though Donald Trump is a big crybaby and goad him into over-reacting. Biden should taunt his opponent by saying, “You are a stone-cold loser who keeps whining about being…

Evening Standard

Is Trump immune from criminal prosecution? Supreme Court will decide major question today

Court’s decision could have profound consequences for holding presidents accountable for crimes committed in office

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem backs pardoning US Capitol attackers to avoid ‘another January 6’

South Dakota governor – and Republican vice-president hopeful – says she’ll support Trump’s pardons if he wins

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court Faces Key Decisions On Capitol Riot Fallout

The Supreme Court is set to rule on a trio of decisions linked to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. These decisions include determining whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Additionally, the court…

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Bannon Seeks Supreme Court Delay In Prison Sentence

Steve Bannon seeks Supreme Court delay for prison sentence as he appeals contempt of Congress conviction related to Capitol riot investigation.

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Steve Bannon Seeks Supreme Court Delay In Prison Sentence

Steve Bannon petitions Supreme Court to delay prison term for defying Capitol attack investigation subpoena. He argues case is politically motivated and ra...

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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Bannon's Prison Stay Request

Steve Bannon's appeal to delay prison term denied; set to serve 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Legal battles highlight fallout from Capitol attack.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s enablers in Congress are a fascinating case study of political amnesia

The Republicans who prop up Trump’s cult of personality recently engaged in their strangest ordeal of self-abasement yet

The Independent UK

Armed man who demanded to see Wisconsin governor pleads guilty to misdemeanor

A man who twice brought guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building looking for Gov. Tony Evers has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor

The Independent UK

Lack of? Two controversial Republicans are named to House Intelligence committee angering Capitol Hill

House Speaker tapped two hard-right Trump allies facing their own legal and ethics probes

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Seth Meyers on Republicans embracing Trump: ‘Do these people have no shame?’

Late-night hosts discussed the former president’s return to the Capitol and the right’s attempt to disparage Joe Biden

Salon

GOP's Capitol pep rally for Trump a flop

The GOP may be giddily welcoming Donald Trump back after Jan. 6, but their fawning can't hide his unfitness

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending June 14, 2024 - Roll Call

Marty the Moose, Kodak the Bear, Usher, Newt and Trump all made appearances on Capitol Hill this week. Roll Call photojournalists were there.

The Guardian - US

Pelosi condemns Trump’s Capitol visit: ‘Returning to the scene of the crime’

Former House speaker says ex-president has ‘cemented his legacy of shame’ over January 6 attack, prompting bizarre riposte from Trump

Salon

Trump gets creepy about Nancy Pelosi

"Her daughter told me if things were different Nancy and I would be perfect together," Trump said on Capitol Hill

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Biden Campaign Intensifies Focus On Trump's Role In Capitol Riot

Biden's campaign launches attack ad accusing Trump of inciting Capitol riot, featuring police endorsements.

The Independent UK

Trump’s MAGA allies forced to face protesters - including a bear - heckling lawmakers for their ‘failed coup’

Republican lawmakers were greeted by a bear costume and cries of ‘bootlicker’ in the former president’s first visit to Capitol Hill since his felony convictions

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