Tag: Capitol insurrection

In High-Volume Press Conference, McCarthy Musters Fury That Pelosi Blocked His Jan. 6 Picks

By | July 21, 2021 4:58 p.m.

Where Things Stand: An Obvious Rejection

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By | July 21, 2021 2:00 p.m.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision this morning to boot the two Jims from her January 6 select committee was quite the power play.

McCarthy Picks 5 GOP Men For Jan. 6 Select Committee

By | July 19, 2021 7:05 p.m.

Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty To Burning Church’s Black Lives Matter Banner

By | July 19, 2021 6:03 p.m.

‘Democracy Is In Trouble,’ Judge Says During First Felony Sentencing For Capitol Attack

By | July 19, 2021 1:21 p.m.

Where Things Stand: McCarthy Kisses The Ring Ahead Of Jan 6 Committee’s First Hearing

By | July 16, 2021 1:52 p.m.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with the former president in New Jersey yesterday to discuss the midterms — the second such meeting the two have held since McCarthy announced from the House floor that Trump deserved at least some blame for the insurrection.

Where Things Stand: Pence Knew He’d Be Whisked Away On Jan 6

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By | July 15, 2021 1:32 p.m.

Then-Vice President Mike Pence refused to get in a car to leave the Capitol building after being evacuated from his ceremonial office on Jan. 6, primarily because he knew it would prevent him from doing his job — certifying President Biden’s electoral college victory.