Tag: Capitol
Trump’s vows to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists if elected
Trump's pronouncement positions this act of clemency at the forefront of his day-one agenda, alongside promises to intensify oil drilling and reinforce the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tennessee Republicans move to expel 3 Democratic lawmakers for supporting student-led...
“This is authoritarianism,” Tennessee state Representative Justin Jones says of attempts to remove him. “This is an assault on our democracy."
Former MMA fighter pleads guilty to punching police officer during Capitol...
Scott Fairlamb is one of the first defendants convicted of assault against the police during the Capitol riots.
Take me out to the Capitol…whoops, I mean the ballpark
The Super Bowl ends the most toxic season ever...
‘What the hell happened?’: Bowman introduces COUP Act to investigate pro-Trump...
The bill seeks to "establish an investigation into any further ties between Capitol Police and white supremacy, insurrectionism, or fascism."
Native Americans on police response to Capitol insurrection
“No way would Black or Brown people be treated that way had they attacked a symbol of our democracy.”
‘Once you engage in political violence, it becomes easier to do...
I think it’s really important for federal authorities to show their ability to tackle this. When it comes down to it, the government must show that it can protect American democracy, through force if necessary.
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Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.
Trump allies draft plans to seize control over Federal Reserve amid election campaign
Emerging reports reveal a secretive push by Trump supporters to curtail the Federal Reserve's autonomy, threatening the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Should harming mother Earth be a crime? The case for ecocide
The destruction of nature might one day become a criminal offense adjudicated by the International Criminal Court.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.