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RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
Should Sen. Marco Rubio be confirmed as secretary of state in Trump's incoming administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Trump says he won't stop administration from seeking retribution
Trump also told "Meet the Press" the Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed.
December 9, 2024 at 3:06 AM
December 9, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Trump plans to pardon rioters
President-elect Trump says he intends to pardon many of the Jan. 6 defendants on Day 1 in office. And he wants to investigate members of the congressional committee that held hearings on the riots.
December 9, 2024 at 2:22 AM
November 20, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Convicted Jan. 6 rioter now found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents
A convicted Jan. 6 rioter allegedly plotted to murder FBI agents after they investigated him for his role in the insurrection.
November 20, 2024 at 9:45 PM
November 14, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Former NFL player charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6
Leander Antwione Williams, 31, was arrested Thursday in what appears to be the first newly filed Capitol breach case brought by federal prosecutors since Election Day.
November 14, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.
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Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant's bid to delay case after Trump victory
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory is already beginning to elicit requests from his supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack for delays in their cases.
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Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats
A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.
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'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Former actor on the cartoon "Bob's Burgers" who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.
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'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Jay Johnston gets a year in prison for role in Jan. 6
Hollywood actor known for his roles in "Anchorman" and "Bob's Burgers" has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6
Federal and local law enforcement and officials in Washington, D.C. are preparing to ensure a safe and peaceful transfer of power on January 6 and Inauguration Day.
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Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy
Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a top GOP voice opposing Donald Trump, tore into the former president Tuesday over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and his tariff policies.
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GOP-led probe disputes ex-White House aide's House Jan. 6 testimony about note
A Republican-led House panel reviewing the work of the House committee that investigated Jan. 6 has released a report that Republicans say disputes a piece of testimony.
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Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case has unsealed a highly redacted filing offering a limited look at the evidence amassed by Jack Smith's team.
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Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
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Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers sentenced to 17 months in prison
A Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple officers, including one who ultimately died, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday.
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As Nov. 5 nears, Trump steps up attempts to recast Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'
Donald Trump, as part of a long effort to recast the events of Jan. 6, 2021, said on Wednesday that it was a "day of love."
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Jan. 6 rioters and supporters attempt to rewrite history of Capitol attack
Former president Donald Trump is among those calling the people convicted of crimes in the 2021 incident "hostages." His rhetoric is being welcomed by defendants and their families.
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Former Capitol Police officer wants to end the falsehoods about Jan. 6
A former member of the United States Capitol Police, who bravely defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, vividly recounts the events of that day.
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Jan. 6 is back in the headlines ahead of Election Day. Will it make a difference?
Jack Smith's new filing in the election interference case thrust Jan. 6 back into the spotlight. But will it impact the 2024 campaign?
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Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a blockbuster court filing outlining new details of former President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Court filing details new accusations about alleged attempt to overturn 2020 vote
Special counsel Jack Smith outlined new details of former President Donald Trump's and his allies' "increasingly desperate" efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in a blockbuster court filing.
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VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
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Special counsel pushing for public release of key filing in Trump's Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith is pushing to file a public version of his recent court brief that summaries what witnesses told investigators in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case.
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Special counsel files sealed court brief supporting his Jan. 6 case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith has filed, under seal, his court brief seeking to justify his superseding indictment against Donald Trump on charges of election interference.
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Homeland Security designates next Jan. 6 as a 'National Special Security Event'
The act of certifying the presidential election results will now be given the highest security designation the federal government makes available.
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Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speech
Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
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Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officers
The judge called David Dempsey’s offenses “exceptionally egregious” before handing down the 20-year sentence, the second longest sentence for a Capitol rioter.
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Jan. 6 rioter who attacked numerous officers sentenced to 20 years
A California man convicted of carrying out some of the most brutal assaults on police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Jan. 6 rioter sentenced to 20 years for assaulting officer with pole
David Dempsey, convicted of carrying out brutal assaults against police during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday.
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Special counsel requests delay in response to scheduling order in Trump Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith's office requested a delay in responding to a scheduling order from the judge overseeing former President Trump's election subversion case.
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Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Barrett, Garland
A man awaiting trial for charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is in custody for threatening statements he made.
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Judge orders Justice Department to return helmet, spear to 'QAnon Shaman'
A judge has ordered the DOJ to return the spear and horned-helmet sported by Jacob Chansley, aka the QAnon Shaman, as he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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New DHS watchdog report details how close Harris came to 'viable' pipe bomb on Jan. 6
Kamala Harris, as incoming VP on Jan. 6, 2021, ended up within feet of a "viable" pipe bomb in the bushes outside DNC headquarters, according to DHS watchdog report.
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The effort to rewrite history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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The effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
ABC News' Jay O’Brien reports on the effort to rewrite the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He interviews defendants in the case as they experience the consequences of the now infamous day.
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'Bob's Burgers' actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
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Veteran comedian Jay Johnston pleads guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston, best known for his roles in "Bob's Burgers," "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman," pleaded guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6. He faces up to five years in prison.
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DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
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Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's federal election interference case have said that comments Trump made in previous debates could be used as evidence in an eventual trial.
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Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court's ruling Friday narrowing a key obstruction statute used against more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants could affect dozens of cases brought by prosecutors.
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Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 obstruction case
A 6-3 majority could potentially upend hundreds of January 6th prosecutions.
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Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
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US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
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Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump
The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a felony obstruction charge used against Capitol rioters and Donald Trump.
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Biden-Trump debate: 'Threats to democracy,' Jan. 6 could take center stage
Protecting democracy is a top issue for voters but they're divided on trust.
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6 months ago
Trump to visit Capitol Hill for 1st time since Jan. 6 attacks
Former President Donald Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans on the Hill to discuss the upcoming election and plans for 2025.
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Retired NASCAR driver and son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6
Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and his son Jarret Scott face two felony offenses each for alleged assaults during the Jan. 6th riot.
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Retired NASCAR driver, son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6 riot
A retired NASCAR driver and his son were arrested Wednesday and charged along with two other Pennsylvania men for allegedly assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack.
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Justice Alito declines to recuse himself from cases connected to Jan. 6
Justice Samuel Alito has declined Democrats' requests for his recusal from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and the 2020 election after controversy over flags flown at his residences.
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