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‘QAnon Shaman’ is sentenced to over 3 years for role in Capitol riot
Read full article: ‘QAnon Shaman’ is sentenced to over 3 years for role in Capitol riotThe Arizona man known as the “QAnon Shaman” will serve 41 months in prison after storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Bernie bobblehead inspired by Inauguration Day meme available for pre-order
Read full article: Bernie bobblehead inspired by Inauguration Day meme available for pre-order(Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)Jokesters quickly got to work on a hilarious new gag gift inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders made waves on social media Wednesday as he became the new target for several memes online after trending for his Inauguration Day appearance. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced hours after the inauguration that a Bernie-inspired bobblehead would be included in its political lineup celebrating the new presidency. According to the store website, the bobblehead commemorating the Vermont senator’s viral Inauguration Day meme is high quality and produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and will be individually numbered. The last-minute addition of Sanders is currently available online for pre-order and expected to ship in May.
The Latest: Pelosi ties rioters' actions to 'whiteness'
Read full article: The Latest: Pelosi ties rioters' actions to 'whiteness'Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference on the day after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. “It has been an epiphany for the world to see that there are people in our country led by this president, for the moment, who have chosen their whiteness over democracy,” Pelosi said. Pelosi says, “The complicity, not only the complicity, the instigation of the president of United States, must and will be addressed.”___1:25 p.m. Flight attendants have expressed concern that their flights could be carrying supporters of President Donald Trump who took part in Wednesday’s violent protest and siege of the U.S. Capitol. ___2:25 a.m.Democrats in Congress are laying the groundwork to impeach President Donald Trump.
‘Both of us felt disturbed’: Local couple attending Trump’s rally recalls protest at US Capitol
Read full article: ‘Both of us felt disturbed’: Local couple attending Trump’s rally recalls protest at US CapitolIt did not reflect us, for sure, and it didn’t reflect all the people that we saw there,” said Don Al Middlebrook. “We were there to support America,” said Don Al Middlebrook. “We did not come to be a part of any violence or riots or anything like that,” said Karen Middlebrook. It wasn’t until Don and Karen got back to their hotel room, they saw the chaos and violence inside the US Capitol. That’s what we have to do,” said Don Al Middlebrook.
‘Un-American’: US Rep. Nehls recalls exchange he had with mob storming Capitol as he helped barricade House doors
Read full article: ‘Un-American’: US Rep. Nehls recalls exchange he had with mob storming Capitol as he helped barricade House doors“What’s taking place here right now is un-American,” Nehls said as the Capitol was being occupied by protesters. “This is a sacred house.”As house members were evacuated to safety, Nehls stayed behind. Through a broken window, Nehls said he tried to negotiate with the protesters, hoping to convince them to stand down. ‘Something close to sedition’: Green talks about Capitol being stormedU.S. Rep Al Green (D-Dist. He said that while he believes in peaceful protests, the chaos that engulfed the Capitol was indicative of an uprising against the government.
‘Stop this bull**** now’: What Texas’ congressional delegation is saying about US Capitol protests
Read full article: ‘Stop this bull**** now’: What Texas’ congressional delegation is saying about US Capitol protests— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) January 6, 2021I like many people voted for President Trump in the 2020 election and hoped for a different result. We are safe, thank GOD for the Capitol Police. My staff and I are safe and we thank the Capitol Police for their efforts to protect us. — Rep. Colin Allred (@RepColinAllred) January 6, 2021President Trump’s assault on our democracy has caused the violence that is happening outside the US Capitol right now. My staff and I are safe and we thank the Capitol Police for protecting us.
After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
Read full article: After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transitionAuthorities said four people died during the violence, including one woman who was shot by an officer outside the House chamber. Trump only reluctantly issued the tweets and taped a video encouraging an end to the violence. Stephanie Grisham, first lady Melania Trump's chief of staff and a former White House press secretary, submitted her resignation. Deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger, White House social secretary Rickie Niceta and deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews also resigned, according to officials. At one point, he even suggested he might join them — a prospect that was discussed by the White House but eventually abandoned.
Trump pressures Pence on electoral count
Read full article: Trump pressures Pence on electoral countPence acknowledged that reality in a lengthy statement Wednesday laying out his conclusion that a vice president cannot claim “unilateral authority” to reject states' electoral votes. Pence's move was an expected outcome, but one that carved a dramatic fissure between Trump and Pence, his once most loyal lieutenant. “If Mike Pence does the right thing we win the election,” Trump wrongly told supporters, who later marched through Washington and stormed the Capitol. He repeatedly returned to Pence throughout his speech, voicing frustration as he tried to pressure the vice president to fall in line. Neither Trump nor any of the lawmakers who objected to the count have presented credible evidence that would change the outcome.