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Proud Boys Trial: Right-Wing Extremist Group Once Viewed Itself as 'Trump's Army' But Used as Scapegoats

Proud Boys Trial: Lawyer Calls Far-Right Extremist Group Leader a 'Scapegoat' for Donald Trump

As the January 6 seditious conspiracy trial wrapped up, a lawyer of a Proud Boys leader argued that former President Donald Trump was using his client as a scapegoat.

Is Mike Pence Still Angry at Donald Trump? Ex-VP Says Trump Put His Family in Danger During January 6

Mike Pence Blasts Donald Trump, Says Ex-President Endangered His Family on January 6

Mar 13, 2023 12:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

When the pro-Trump mob chanted "Hang Mike Pence" during the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the former vice president knew his life was in danger. Mike Pence recently said that Donald Trump also placed his family in danger during that fateful day.

Tucker Carlson Blasted by Republican Senators for 'B.S.' Jan. 6 Take

Republican Senators Blasted Tucker Carlson for His 'Bulls***' January 6 Take

Mar 07, 2023 10:53 PM EST By Rick Martin

Fox News host Tucker Carlson is receiving pushback from Republican senators after saying the January 6 riot was "mostly peaceful."

Donald Trump Can Be Sued for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Justice Department Says

Donald Trump Not Immune From Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Lawsuit

Mar 02, 2023 10:20 PM EST By Mary Webber

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of having immunity from facing lawsuits for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot are refuted after Justice Department told the federal appeals court to reject Trump's assertions.

Ex-Proud Boys Leader Says Far-Right Group Saw January 6 Riot as Another 'American Revolution'

Feb 23, 2023 06:00 AM EST By Rick Martin

Some leaders of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys are now on trial for seditious conspiracy and several revelations have come out as they testified.

January 6 Panel Head Issues Warning After Kevin McCarthy Gives Tucker Carlson Access to Capitol Riot Tape

Kevin McCarthy Gives Tucker Carlson Access to Capitol Riot Tape: Here's What the January 6 Panel Head Says

Feb 21, 2023 12:39 AM EST By Mary Webber

The head of the now-abolished January 6 panel, Rep. Bennie Thompson, warned of the "potential security risks" of the Capitol security video released to the hands of Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

January 6 Capitol Insurrection: Judge Allows Capitol Police Lawsuit Vs. Donald Trump to Go Through

Capitol Police Officers' Civil Lawsuit vs. Donald Trump Allowed to Proceed

Jan 29, 2023 10:33 PM EST By Rick Martin

Several Capitol Police officers have filed a civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for the January 6 insurrection, and a judge has allowed it to proceed.

January 6 Trials: More Rioters Convicted, Including Man Who Placed Feet on Nancy Pelosi's Desk and Oath Keepers

January 6 Trials: More Rioters Convicted, Including Some Oath Keepers and Arkansas Man Who Placed Feet on Nancy Pelosi's Desk

Jan 24, 2023 01:35 AM EST By Rick Martin

Several members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group and the infamous Arkansas man who placed his feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk were convicted on Monday.

January 6 Capitol Riot Anniversary: Democrats Honor Police Officers While Republicans Continue Infighting

January 6 Capitol Riot Anniversary: Democrats Honor Police Officers While Republicans Continue to Fight Over Speaker Votes

Jan 06, 2023 11:56 PM EST By Rick Martin

January 6, 2023 marked the second anniversary of the Capitol riot, and Democrats and Republicans observed it differently.

Donald Trump White House Aide Said Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Made Them ‘Unemployable,’ Adds That They Look Like ‘Domestic Terrorists Now’

Donald Trump White House Aide Says January 6 Capitol Riot Made Them 'All Look Like Domestic Terrorists,' Hurting Them Professionally

Jan 03, 2023 12:40 AM EST By Mary Webber

Newly released documents from the House January 6 panel investigating the Capitol riot showed that Donald Trump White House aide Hope Hicks expressed her anger over the former president's actions in a series of text messages.

Adam Kinzinger Says Donald Trump Should Be Charged for Jan. 6 Insurrection, Claims He Fears ‘For the Future of This Country'

Adam Kinzinger Says Donald Trump Should Be Charged for January 6 Insurrection as He Fears 'For the Future of This Country'

Jan 01, 2023 11:07 PM EST By Mary Webber

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he is afraid for the "future of this country" if former President Donald Trump is not criminally charged for his alleged role in the January 6 insurrection.

January 6 Committee Final Report Recommends Banning Donald Trump From Holding Public Office Again

Dec 23, 2022 06:41 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

The final report of the House January 6 committee urged Congress to ban former President Donald Trump from ever holding public office again.

Donald Trump Could Face Multiple Criminal Charges for Capitol Insurrection Based on January 6 Committee's Referral to DOJ

Dec 17, 2022 12:50 AM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

Donald Trump's already bad legal troubles could get worse, as the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is eyeing to refer criminal charges against the former president to the Justice Department.

January 6 Police Officers Awarded Congressional Gold Medals; Family of Fallen Officer Refuses to Shake Hands With Republican Leaders

Dec 07, 2022 01:13 AM EST By Mary Webber

Police officers who responded to the January 6 Capitol attack have been formally awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for guarding the complex after former President Donald Trump's supporters breached the building and engaged in a deadly assault.

January 6 Hearings: Donald Trump Sues House Committee to Avoid Giving His Testimony

Nov 13, 2022 10:05 PM EST By Rick Martin

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riot to avoid testifying at the January 6 hearings.

Oath Keepers Founder Steward Rhodes Takes the Stand in January 6 Seditious Conspiracy Trial

Nov 05, 2022 12:02 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The leader and founder of the far-right extremist group Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, finally took the stand in the January 6 seditious conspiracy trial.