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Trump-Enabler Graham Suggests Impeachment, Above All, Will Be Cause Of ‘Great Damage’
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01.13.21 | 1:41 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters on November 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Ocasio-Cortez and others called on the incoming Joe Biden administration to take bold action on issues of climate change and economic inequalities. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters on November 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Ocasio-Cortez and others called on the incoming Joe Biden administration to take bold action on issues of climate change and economic inequalities. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
AOC Recalls ‘Traumatizing’ Experience Of Being ‘Nearly Assassinated’ During Capitol Riots
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01.13.21 | 1:11 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Storm cloads fill the sky over the U.S. Capitol Building, June 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. Potentially damaging storms are forecasted to hit parts of the east coast with potential for causing power wide spread outages. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 13: Storm cloads fill the sky over the U.S. Capitol Building, June 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. Potentially damaging storms are forecasted to hit parts of the east coast with potential for causing power wide spread outages. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Where Things Stand: The Chilling Of Democracy Prime Badge
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
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01.13.21 | 12:52 pm

The spectre of violence is already chilling democracy in a handful of ways.

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DC Police: 20k Nat Guard To Deploy Amid ‘Major Security Threat’
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01.13.21 | 12:18 pm
Pro-Trump Insurrectionist Who Wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ Sweatshirt Arrested
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01.13.21 | 12:12 pm
NYC Is Cutting Ties With Trump Org, Citing POTUS’ ‘Criminal Activity’ In Capitol Attack
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01.13.21 | 11:01 am
Report: Trump Told Pence He Could Go Down In History As ‘A Patriot’ Or ‘A Pussy’
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01.13.21 | 9:03 am
WASHINGTON, D C , UNITED STATES - 2019/07/10: U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) speaking in favor of inclusion of House Amendment # 270 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at preventing war with Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) WASHINGTON, D C , UNITED STATES - 2019/07/10: U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) speaking in favor of inclusion of House Amendment # 270 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at preventing war with Iran, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Dem Rep Makes Startling But Unproven Claim About GOP Aid For Siege Plotters
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01.13.21 | 8:09 am
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 26: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., arrives for the House Republican Conference meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 26: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., arrives for the House Republican Conference meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
GOP Reps. Herrera Beutler And Upton Back Impeachment
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01.13.21 | 8:02 am
GOP Seeks Absolution For Trump — And For Themselves — With Laughable Calls For Unity
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01.12.21 | 5:34 pm