Capitol insurrection
Where Things Stand: An Obvious Rejection
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07.21.21 | 2:00 pm
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision this morning to boot the two Jims from her January 6 select committee was quite the power play.
Where Things Stand: McCarthy Kisses The Ring Ahead Of Jan 6 Committee’s First Hearing
07.16.21 | 1:52 pm
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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07.15.21 | 1:32 pm
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.