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“I wish I never would have gone there. The consequences have been devastating on my life”: Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer shares statement following sentencing for US Capitol riot involvement

Schaffer has been sentenced following his involvement in the January 2021 US Capitol riots in Washington DC – and says he “profoundly” regrets his actions

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Johnny Cash statue to be unveiled at US Capitol to represent Arkansas

Country musician to be honored in statuary hall collection alongside memorial of civil rights leader Daisy Bates

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Retired US Capitol Police Officer Speaks At Democratic National Convention

Retired US Capitol police officer Aquilino Gonell recounts his harrowing experience during the Capitol riot and calls for accountability and justice.

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'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol

Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.

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‘Outrageous and disgusting’: Greens MP condemns comparison of Queensland climate protests to US capitol riots

Ethics committee clears Michael Berkman of inciting or encouraging Extinction Rebellion protest but labels his conduct ‘disgraceful’

The Guardian - AU

Man from southwest suburbs accused of spraying officers, breaking windows during Capitol riot

William Lewis is accused of spraying officers on three occasions during the riot. One officer reported that he was sprayed in the mouth, and that he experienced a burning sensation on his face and eyes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man, woman from Quincy plead guilty to Jan. 6 charges

Christina Gerding and Jason Gerding pleaded guilty to demonstrating and picketing inside the U.S. Capitol building.

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Maryland artist chosen to create U.S. Capitol statue of teen who fought segregation

Steven Weitzman will sculpt the bronze statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a 16-year-old who led protests against school segregation in Virginia. It will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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Biden to honour police who defended Capitol and election officials on January 6 anniversary

Mr Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to several police officers who defended the US Capitol from the pro-Trump mob that tried to stop certification of the 2020 election

The Independent UK

Five takeaways from congressional report calling for Trump charges

Washington (AFP) - Much of the detail on Donald Trump's alleged misconduct aired Monday by the panel probing the 2021 US Capitol insurrection had already been made public.

AFP

Capitol police officer injured in January 6 riot resigns so he can focus on ‘physically and mentally’ healing

Multiple officers suffered severe injuries during Capitol riot

The Independent UK

Skokie woman mourned after fatal crash with US Capitol rioter, Quinn skips mayor’s race and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he ‘bonked 2 cops,’ pleads guilty to Jan. 6 role

James Robert Elliott is the only known member of the Proud Boys from Illinois charged in connection with the Capitol riot. He admitted his membership in the group as part of his plea Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Architect of Capitol abused government car privileges, IG report finds - Roll Call

A report suggests J. Brett Blanton drove to Florida on the government’s dime and let his child use the office’s “free gas” for Walmart runs.

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AFP

The issues keeping US voters up at night as midterms loom

Washington (AFP) - Victory at the US ballot box hinges on offering the right answers to the questions that matter most to voters.But their shifting priorities have proved difficult to pin down in this year's midterm election.

AFP

The legal woes of former US president Donald Trump

Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump has launched a new White House run despite facing legal exposure, and potential criminal charges, on several fronts -- with some suggesting the prospect may even have pushed him towards another presidential bid.

Salon

Jan. 6 participant banned: Good or bad?

Pro-Trump "cowboy" is disqualified from politics – but the little-known law in question has pitfalls for democracy

Benzinga

The Full List Of Donald Trump's Legal Woes Ahead Of Possible 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Donald Trump is under siege in a number of legal jurisdictions that could harm his plans to run for the 2024 presidential election. The inquiries could not only affect his public image, but also his ability to run for office or even stay out of prison.

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Salon

Rioter called FBI to "clear his name"

“Samuel Fontanez" provided his birth date, phone number and address to the feds

Tribune News Service

Bannon was ‘thumbing his nose’ at Jan. 6 subpoena, prosecutor says

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon “refused to follow the rules” in defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee, a prosecutor said during opening statements in his contempt of Congress trial. But the defense alleged the referral for charges was political.

Tribune News Service

Melinda Henneberger: If Donald Trump walks while only Jan. 6 bit players are punished, our democracy is doomed

Jan. 6 rioter Stephen Ayres isn’t nearly as deserving of our sympathy as the U.S. Capitol police officers to whom he apologized this week.

The Independent UK

AOC asks ‘good men’ for their advice to men who want to stand up to ‘abusers and harassers’

‘The world needs more good men,’ congresswoman says after experience with sexual harassment on Capitol steps

ABC News

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone testifies behind closed doors to US Capitol riot committee

Pat Cipollone gives evidence behind closed doors before the congressional committee investigating the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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The January 6 Capitol riot committee has announced a surprise hearing due to new evidence — here's what we know

The committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol building announces its sixth hearing will take place this week, much sooner than first expected.

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