The Maine Republican senator’s minor objections should not outweigh the danger of doing nothing in response to the insurrection.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s combative behavior could spark ethics review
The incidents add to a portrait of the activist-turned-lawmaker who has shown little interest in governing.
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House to vote soon on bills to protect Capitol in wake of Jan. 6 attack
The leaders of the Homeland Security Committee have reached an agreement on a bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly insurrection.
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Marine Corps officer arrested, charged with assault in Jan. 6 riot
Maj. Christopher Warnagiris, 40, of Virginia is the first active-duty service member to be charged in the insurrection.
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Growing number of Republican lawmakers downplay Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
At a congressional hearing Wednesday, one called the rioters a ‘mob of misfits,’ and another compared them to tourists.
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Leonard Pitts: Accused Capitol rioter has a novel defense – Fox News made him do it
The framing of Anthony Antonio’s lawyer minimizes the most serious threat to the U.S. Capitol since 1865.
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Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions
After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
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Proud Boys’ Canadian chapter, designated a terrorist group, says it has ‘dissolved’
Canada is believed to have been the first country is the first to have declared the group a terrorist entity.
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Charged in Jan. 6 riot? Yes, but prison may be another story
Some members of the mob who weren’t caught joining in the violence or destruction could see little to no time behind bars.
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Extremists who tried to kidnap Michigan governor also tried to buy explosives to blow up bridge
Two members of an extremist anti-government group allegedly looked for the optimal spot to blow a bridge up to stall police trying to reach the governor’s home.