Opinion: Don’t let Republicans play the ‘whatabout’ game with a Jan. 6 probe
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion: Don’t let Republicans play the ‘whatabout’ game with a Jan. 6 probe

LA Times  

In February House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol by crazed Trump bitter-enders. Pelosi has acceded to one Republican request — that the two parties have an equal say in appointing members of the panel — but now some prominent Republicans are making an additional, absurd demand: that the commission also be tasked with investigating previous incidents outside of the halls of Congress, including violence conservatives attribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. On Fox News Sunday Chris Wallace asked House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy about a “special committee” to investigate the Jan. 6 riot. And it was a pretty weak video.” It’s obscene to suggest a symmetry between the Jan. 6 riots, which sought to overturn the results of a presidential election, and other acts of violence, however deplorable. Although she said she was concerned by ”the BLM, the antifa violence last summer,” Cheney said that “it’s very important that the Jan. 6 commission stays focused on what happened on Jan. 6, and what led to that day.” Precisely.

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'Ridiculous and a little scary': Dem sounds alarm on GOP's 'cherry-picked' report
6 days, 12 hours ago

'Ridiculous and a little scary': Dem sounds alarm on GOP's 'cherry-picked' report

Raw Story  

A Democratic insider who previously served as the January 6 Committee spokesperson fought back against a “cherry-picked” report by House Republicans that attempted to discredit the committee’s investigation – and targeted former Rep. Liz Cheney for retribution. Tim Mulvey, a former Democratic communications director, said singling out Cheney – and the GOP's threats to prosecute perceived political enemies – offer …

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING New footage of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath follows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she’s evacuated from the building and grappling with how to respond. The clips, obtained by CNN, show Pelosi fully understood the gravity of the moment as they evacuated, telling her staffers and security detail to “consider …

With Kevin McCarthy out, Nancy Pelosi once again outlasts her foes
1 year ago

With Kevin McCarthy out, Nancy Pelosi once again outlasts her foes

LA Times  

Since Kevin McCarthy‘s ouster as House Speaker, I have wondered whether the Bakersfield Republican would try to hang on to his seat as a backbencher or cash in on K Street, like so many of his predecessors. Within three days of that floor vote, eight far-right GOP rebels leveraged the Democratic conference to remove McCarthy from the speaker’s chair, throwing …

Kevin McCarthy pushed Nancy Pelosi out of her office as revenge: report
1 year, 2 months ago

Kevin McCarthy pushed Nancy Pelosi out of her office as revenge: report

Raw Story  

Just hours after Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first House Speaker in U.S. history to be voted out of his position by Congress, interim speaker Patrick McHenry evicted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer from their "hideaway" offices on Capitol Hill. "Kevin McCarthy was behind interim Speaker Patrick McHenry’s move to kick former House …

McCarthy facing revolt from 'fed up' moderates for letting extremists hold the party 'hostage'
1 year, 3 months ago

McCarthy facing revolt from 'fed up' moderates for letting extremists hold the party 'hostage'

Raw Story  

With budget negotiations heating up and the far-right Republican Party House members clamoring for impeachment hearings on President Joe Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is entering the most fraught period of his already tenuous speakership. Now, according to a new report from Politico, the threat to his leadership is coming from GOP moderates who are furious with the California Republican …

McCarthy gives Carlson access to Jan. 6 footage, raising alarms
1 year, 10 months ago

McCarthy gives Carlson access to Jan. 6 footage, raising alarms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are being made available to Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson, a stunning level of access granted by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that Democrats swiftly condemned as a “grave” breach of security with potentially far-reaching consequences. The House committee investigating the Jan. …

Column: McCarthy and the GOP have only themselves to blame for their humiliation
1 year, 11 months ago

Column: McCarthy and the GOP have only themselves to blame for their humiliation

LA Times  

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, left, walks off after speaking with Rep. Andrew Clyde after the seventh vote for speaker. Fitting bookends framed the House Republicans’ first week of majority control/not control in a new Congress. Republican “leader” Kevin McCarthy, who’s dreamed of becoming speaker since he arrived in Washington from Bakersfield 16 years ago, sat with a game grin through his …

Against McCarthy: Hard-right members stage GOP rebellion
1 year, 11 months ago

Against McCarthy: Hard-right members stage GOP rebellion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republicans opposing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become the next House speaker generally have made their mark as part of the GOP’s ultra-conservative wing, eager to pick a fight with leaders from both parties and rarely finding major bipartisan bills to be a good thing. “Everyone supporting Kevin McCarthy, or at least voicing their support for Kevin …

Jan. 6 panel urges ethics review for McCarthy, GOP lawmakers
2 years ago

Jan. 6 panel urges ethics review for McCarthy, GOP lawmakers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and three other GOP lawmakers should face ethics investigations for their refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas, the House Jan. 6 committee said Monday in the culmination of a monthslong standoff over their testimony. The committee had issued subpoenas in May for the testimony of McCarthy — who is vying to become House speaker …

Column: The GOP just keeps stoking the ‘clear and present danger’ of Jan. 6
2 years ago

Column: The GOP just keeps stoking the ‘clear and present danger’ of Jan. 6

LA Times  

Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, is sworn in for a hearing of the House Jan. 6 committee in June. In fact, you could say they’ve legitimated what the House Republican leader, Rep. “My Kevin” McCarthy, once tried to label the “least legitimate committee in American history.” At the committee’s …

McCarthy’s pursuit of speaker’s gavel comes at a high cost
2 years ago

McCarthy’s pursuit of speaker’s gavel comes at a high cost

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is in the fight of his political life, grinding through the promises and proposals, cajoling and deal-making necessary to win over reluctant colleagues whose support he needs to become House speaker. When the new Congress convenes in January, the whole House, Republicans and Democrats, will vote on speaker and McCarthy’s party will need to …

McCarthy’s quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures
2 years, 1 month ago

McCarthy’s quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The promise of a red wave receding, Republicans on Wednesday faced the stark reality that any return to power would mean presiding over a narrowly split Congress, and the party’s dismal performance weakened House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy as he reaches for the speaker’s gavel. If Republicans pick up the remaining seats needed to break the Democrats’ one-party …

No reruns: Committee tries new approach to break through
2 years, 5 months ago

No reruns: Committee tries new approach to break through

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As television programming goes, expectations were widespread that the Jan. 6 committee hearings would essentially be reruns. “It’s just focused on the witnesses and the evidence,” said Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California, a member of the panel who also led the second Trump impeachment hearings. “And if people were grandstanding, it wouldn’t work.” As a result, …

‘Historic and strategic blunder’: Schiff gloats as Trump decries McCarthy’s handling of Jan. 6 committee
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Historic and strategic blunder’: Schiff gloats as Trump decries McCarthy’s handling of Jan. 6 committee

LA Times  

House Republicans are sticking beside Kevin McCarthy despite former President Trump’s attacks on the minority leader’s decision to pull GOP members from the Jan. 6 committee. Last week, he told the far-right podcast host Wayne Allyn Root that “the Republicans should be ashamed of themselves” and called McCarthy’s decision to pull GOP members “bad” and “very, very foolish.” Trump’s repeated …

McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel
2 years, 6 months ago

McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is making it clear that he will likely defy a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, escalating a standoff with the panel over his and other GOP lawmakers’ testimony. Attorney Elliot Berke requested a list of “topics that the Select Committee would like to discuss with the Leader, …

McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel
2 years, 6 months ago

McCarthy, GOP lawmakers escalate standoff with Jan. 6 panel

LA Times  

Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is making it clear that he will likely defy a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, escalating a standoff with the panel over his and other GOP lawmakers’ testimony. Attorney Elliot Berke requested a list of “topics that the Select Committee would like to discuss with the Leader, and the …

Kevin McCarthy argues against subpoenas in amicus brief filed in support of Jan. 6 committee target Steve Bannon
2 years, 7 months ago

Kevin McCarthy argues against subpoenas in amicus brief filed in support of Jan. 6 committee target Steve Bannon

Raw Story  

On Tuesday, the right-wing Daily Caller reported that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy filed an amicus brief in favor of former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon in his trial for contempt of Congress. "In a motion to dismiss filed in April, Bannon and his attorneys argue that his contempt charges are unlawful because the Select Committee violates the rules of …

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Kevin McCarthy, Other Republicans
2 years, 7 months ago

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Kevin McCarthy, Other Republicans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The bipartisan House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has taken the unprecedented step of issuing subpoenas for five GOP lawmakers, including House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy. “Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and we’re forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning January 6th,” committee …

Republicans face a new reckoning over what GOP House leader McCarthy said about Trump
2 years, 8 months ago

Republicans face a new reckoning over what GOP House leader McCarthy said about Trump

NPR  

Republicans face a new reckoning over what GOP House leader McCarthy said about Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images file photo Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images file photo The Republican Party is facing a new moment of reckoning tied to its top leaders and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. It follows the release of two private audio …

GOP leader McCarthy says he won’t cooperate with 1/6 panel
2 years, 11 months ago

GOP leader McCarthy says he won’t cooperate with 1/6 panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, as it continues to seek first-hand details from members of Congress on former President Donald Trump’s actions on the day hundreds of his supporters brutally beat police, stormed the building and interrupted the certification of the 2020 …

Pelosi has 'run circles' around Kevin McCarthy and his attempts to fight House Select Committee: CNN's Bakari Sellers
2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi has 'run circles' around Kevin McCarthy and his attempts to fight House Select Committee: CNN's Bakari Sellers

Raw Story  

On CNN Monday, former South Carolina state representative and civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers broke down how House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy put himself in an unnecessarily bad position by boycotting the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots. "We had reporting from Jamie Gangel a few minutes ago saying that there are Republicans on Capitol Hill who …

Jan. 6 Probe’s Move Into Courtrooms Could Let Trump Run Out The Clock
3 years, 2 months ago

Jan. 6 Probe’s Move Into Courtrooms Could Let Trump Run Out The Clock

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Donald Trump bankrupted casinos and become the biggest presidential loser since Herbert Hoover, but the Jan. 6 investigation’s move into the courts lets him operate in his one area of proven expertise: using them to stall and delay. Trump supporters listen as then-President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the Electoral College certification of …

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise
3 years, 4 months ago

Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as speaker after the 2022 midterm elections. McCarthy last week blamed Pelosi …

Pelosi outmaneuvers McCarthy on Jan. 6 commission as Capitol police undercut GOP stunt
3 years, 4 months ago

Pelosi outmaneuvers McCarthy on Jan. 6 commission as Capitol police undercut GOP stunt

Raw Story  

Earlier this month, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., made the entirely sensible decision that the select committee to investigate the insurrection of January 6 should not include pro-insurrectionists. So she declined two nominations made by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., of Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana, two Republicans who did not …

Five takeaways from gripping officer testimony at the first January 6 hearing
3 years, 4 months ago

Five takeaways from gripping officer testimony at the first January 6 hearing

CNN  

CNN — The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack at the Capitol held its first hearing on Tuesday with harrowing testimony from four officers who shared their stories of being attacked by the rioters. Here are five takeaways from the committee’s first hearing: Gripping, gut-wrenching testimony illustrates the violence of January 6 One by one, the four officers …

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee
3 years, 4 months ago

Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.” Kinzinger said he “humbly accepted” the appointment even as his party’s leadership is boycotting the inquiry. That mission, she said, must be …

Pelosi Has Chosen A 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, To Serve On Jan. 6 Panel
3 years, 5 months ago

Pelosi Has Chosen A 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, To Serve On Jan. 6 Panel

NPR  

Pelosi Has Chosen A 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, To Serve On Jan. 6 Panel Enlarge this image toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, one of the rare vocal critics inside the Republican Party of former President Donald Trump, to serve on the special committee charged with investigating the …

Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP
3 years, 5 months ago

Pelosi says ‘deadly serious’ Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will take on its “deadly serious” work whether Republicans participate or not. The Republicans’ House leader, Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a “sham process” and suggested that GOP lawmakers who take part could face consequences. McCarthy …

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott
3 years, 5 months ago

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.” McCarthy said the GOP won’t participate in the investigation if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed. Pelosi cited the “integrity” of …

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott
3 years, 5 months ago

Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.” McCarthy said the GOP won’t participate in the investigation if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed. Pelosi cited the …

Republicans on Capitol riot committee will question why PELOSI didn't have enough security on 1/6
3 years, 5 months ago

Republicans on Capitol riot committee will question why PELOSI didn't have enough security on 1/6

Daily Mail  

Republicans on the newly formed January 6 investigative committee plan to focus on why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn't more prepared for the attack as they will blame Democrats for normalizing 'anarchy' and 'rioting'. Republicans on the committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot plan to focus their side of the probe on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's actions surrounding the …

Republicans boycott January 6 probe after Trump allies rejected
3 years, 5 months ago

Republicans boycott January 6 probe after Trump allies rejected

Al Jazeera  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says no to two Republican candidates for a committee investigating the Capitol riot. Politics continues to impede efforts in the United States Congress to probe the cause and events of the January 6 US Capitol riot as House Republicans announced a boycott on Wednesday of a special investigatory committee set to meet next week. House …

McCarthy threatens to boycott House Jan. 6 committee after Pelosi rejects two of his GOP picks
3 years, 5 months ago

McCarthy threatens to boycott House Jan. 6 committee after Pelosi rejects two of his GOP picks

LA Times  

Pelosi rejects two Republicans for Jan. 6 committee. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected two Republicans picked by GOP leadership to serve on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in response that none of his choices would participate in the inquiry unless Pelosi reversed her decision. has made …

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel
3 years, 5 months ago

McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has picked five Republicans to sit on the new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, signaling that Republicans will participate in the investigation that they have staunchly opposed. McCarthy said Monday that he has selected Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, who recently visited former President Donald Trump on trips …

Pelosi names GOP’s Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
3 years, 5 months ago

Pelosi names GOP’s Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday named Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to a new select committee on the violent Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, elevating the most unyielding GOP critic of former President Donald Trump to work alongside seven Democrats on the high-profile investigation. Standing with other members of the committee after a meeting together in Pelosi’s …

Liz Cheney signs up to be lone Republican on Jan. 6 commission despite warning from Kevin McCarthy
3 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cheney signs up to be lone Republican on Jan. 6 commission despite warning from Kevin McCarthy

Salon  

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., appeared to suggest to members of his caucus on Thursday that he will not assign them committee assignments if they join the select commission set up by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to investigate the Capitol riot. Despite McCarthy's threat, broken by both CNN and Punchbowl News, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., one of just …

Rep. Liz Cheney Will Serve On The Select Committee Investigating The Capitol Riot
3 years, 5 months ago

Rep. Liz Cheney Will Serve On The Select Committee Investigating The Capitol Riot

NPR  

Rep. Liz Cheney Will Serve On The Select Committee Investigating The Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Thursday named members to a select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. The …

Marjorie Taylor Greene now wants to serve on 1/6 Capitol riot committee despite voting AGAINST it
3 years, 5 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene now wants to serve on 1/6 Capitol riot committee despite voting AGAINST it

Daily Mail  

Marjorie Taylor Greene said Saturday that she wants a seat on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 9/11-style commission probing the January 6 Capitol attack. Pelosi formally announced that the Democrats would form a select committee to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said Saturday that she wants a seat on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 9/11-style commission investigating …

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Launches Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Insurrection
3 years, 6 months ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Launches Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Insurrection

NPR  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Launches Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Insurrection Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Nearly a month after Senate Republicans blocked a move to vote on an outside commission to probe the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she'll move forward with plans to launch a …

Democrats Prepare To Investigate Capitol Riot After GOP Blocked Bipartisan Commission
3 years, 6 months ago

Democrats Prepare To Investigate Capitol Riot After GOP Blocked Bipartisan Commission

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a call Tuesday with her fellow House Democrats in their first meeting since the Senate vote. She said Democrats can give the Senate another chance to vote on an independent commission, create a select committee in the House, allow existing House committees to continue investigating the attack, or assign a specific committee, …

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
3 years, 6 months ago

GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, dashing hopes for a bipartisan panel amid a GOP push to put the violent insurrection by Donald Trump’s supporters behind them. McConnell, who once said Trump was responsible for “provoking” the mob attack on the Capitol, …

Senate Republicans Block A Plan For An Independent Commission On Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate Republicans Block A Plan For An Independent Commission On Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

NPR  

Senate Republicans Block A Plan For An Independent Commission On Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images Bipartisan legislation to establish an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has failed in the Senate, as Republicans staged their first filibuster since President Biden took office to block …

GOP Opposition To Jan. 6 Commission Bolsters Case For Filibuster Reform, Democrats Say
3 years, 7 months ago

GOP Opposition To Jan. 6 Commission Bolsters Case For Filibuster Reform, Democrats Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans’ refusal to accept a bill establishing an independent commission to investigate the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 demonstrates how difficult it is to deal in good faith with the GOP and further bolsters the case for filibuster reform, Democrats argued on Thursday. But the bill’s prospect for passage looks extremely dim in …

How would Congress’ Jan. 6 commission work? An explainer
3 years, 7 months ago

How would Congress’ Jan. 6 commission work? An explainer

LA Times  

An independent commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection would be modeled after a similar panel that studied the 9/11 terrorist attacks and has long been hailed as a bipartisan success. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday that given the violent attack, “we should understand what mistakes were made and how we could prevent them from happening again.” Louisiana …

House Votes To Establish Capitol Riot Commission Over Republican Opposition
3 years, 7 months ago

House Votes To Establish Capitol Riot Commission Over Republican Opposition

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to set up an expert commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. The bill would establish a “National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex,” with five members appointed by Republicans, five by Democrats, and a final report due to the White …

Top House Republican Opposes Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot
3 years, 7 months ago

Top House Republican Opposes Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot

NPR  

Top House Republican Opposes Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy came out Tuesday against a bipartisan proposal to establish a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. McCarthy tasked the top-ranking Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. John Katko …

Editorial: Kevin McCarthy’s opposition to a Jan. 6 commission is a new low
3 years, 7 months ago

Editorial: Kevin McCarthy’s opposition to a Jan. 6 commission is a new low

LA Times  

After acknowledging that then-President Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol by his supporters, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy soon reverted to the apparently more comfortable role of Trump acolyte and apologist. For example, Rep. Andrew S. Clyde made the ridiculous assertions at a hearing last week that the siege of the Capitol “was not an …

GOP Still Blocking An Inquiry Into The Jan. 6 Pro-Trump Attack On Democracy
3 years, 7 months ago

GOP Still Blocking An Inquiry Into The Jan. 6 Pro-Trump Attack On Democracy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The United States came closer to losing its democracy on Jan. 6 than ever before in its 234-year history, but Republican opposition may prevent Americans from ever seeing an independent investigation of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that was incited by then-President Donald Trump in his last-ditch attempt to remain in power. Both …

House Republicans oust Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership post
3 years, 7 months ago

House Republicans oust Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership post

LA Times  

Rep. Liz Cheney has criticized former President Trump for lying about the election and for encouraging the Capitol insurrection in his effort to keep Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory. Three months ago, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy helped quell a small protest against Rep. Liz Cheney, one of the Republican Party’s most vocal critics of former President Trump, declaring …

Nancy Pelosi Posts Sarcastic Help-Wanted Ad To Skewer GOP Pressure On Liz Cheney
3 years, 7 months ago

Nancy Pelosi Posts Sarcastic Help-Wanted Ad To Skewer GOP Pressure On Liz Cheney

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ridiculed the GOP’s growing wrath at Rep. Liz Cheney but she did it with a sense of humor on Tuesday. Conservative leaders in the House reportedly want Cheney ousted from her position as House Republican Conference chair after her repeated criticism of Donald Trump and his lies about the 2020 election. House Minority …

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