The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, among others across the aisle, has been in the works for some time.
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Wells man pleads guilty to charge in connection with Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, faces to up 6 months in prison for demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Judge’s illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors are seeking 33 years behind bars for Tarrio, who they say organized and led the group’s assault from afar.
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Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
The 845-page report comes after the panel interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held 10 hearings and obtained millions of pages of documents.
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Woman convicted of storming Pelosi’s office in Jan. 6 attack
Riley June Williams was found guilty of 6 federal counts, including civil disorder.
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Judge to issue verdict Tuesday for Maine man charged in Jan. 6 riots
Kyle Fitzsimons, 38, of Lebanon, is facing 11 federal charges related to his participation in the 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.
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Federal prosecutors seek prison time for former Minot man’s role in Jan. 6 riot
Glen Mitchell “Mitch” Simon is scheduled for sentencing Friday for his participation in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
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Parachute demo causes brief U.S. Capitol evacuation
The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed ‘a probable threat.’
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House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fake Trump electors from 7 states
The panel is demanding information and testimony from 14 people who it says allegedly met and submitted false Electoral College certificates falsely declaring Trump the winner in their states.
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Our View: Legacy of Jan. 6 should be voting rights
If Maine Sen. Susan Collins and other Republicans continue to block these protections, then the mob will have won.