Former President Donald Trump has claimed that he is the target of a Washington-based grand jury investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. and is looking into Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the Biden administration of attempting to use the Justice Department to target him, but he is expecting an indictment. The investigation is ongoing and it is unclear when it will be concluded.
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Six Republican presidential candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, attended the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday. Moderated by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the event was attended by nearly 2,000 Christian conservative voters and featured discussions on a variety of topics. The candidates received a warm reception from the crowd, and the event was a key step in the road to the Iowa Republican caucuses.
Kevin Lyons, who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and stole a framed photo of Rep. John Lewis from Nancy Pelosi's office, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison on Friday. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell also ordered Lyons to pay restitution for the items he stole and a $100 special assessment.
Key takeaways: The Justice Department has filed court papers to appeal the 18-year prison sentence handed down to Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right…
Ray Epps, a Trump supporter who attended the protests in Washington on January 6th, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and former host Tucker Carlson. The suit alleges that Fox News and Carlson used Epps as a “scapegoat” after the Capitol assault, falsely claiming he was an undercover FBI agent responsible for the mob that broke into the Capitol. The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages and argues that Fox News and Carlson recklessly disregarded the truth in a “years-long campaign” of false claims.
Taylor Taranto was arrested last week after being spotted outside the home of former President Barack Obama with two guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. He is currently facing four misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and is being detained until trial due to the clear and convincing evidence that no conditions could ensure the safety of the community. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are still working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, and it is unclear what additional charges Taranto may face.
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with only Republican support. The bill includes narrow exceptions for rape and incest, and was passed despite vocal objections from Democratic lawmakers and abortion advocates. After the bill was approved, protesters in the gallery booed and yelled “shame” to state senators.
Iowa legislators passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy late Tuesday night, with vocal objections from Democratic lawmakers and abortion advocates. Governor Reynolds will sign the bill on Friday, and if it is not blocked by a court, it will go into effect immediately. The bill's passage marks a major victory for pro-life advocates in Iowa, and could have far-reaching implications for abortion access in the state.