Capitol

Prominent Judge Warns of GOP’s Dangerous Distortions about Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol

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Washington, D.C. – A judge appointed by former President Ronald Reagan has expressed concern about the attempts by Republicans to distort the events of the January 6 Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, who presided over a recent resentencing hearing, criticized prominent political figures for their questionable remarks regarding the convicted individuals involved in the insurrection. Lamberth warned that such rhetoric could pose a further risk to the country, describing it as “preposterous.” While he did not mention specific politicians by name, he referenced radical rhetoric from several Republican members of Congress, including … Read more

Gun-Rights Supporters Rally at Virginia Capitol, Urging Democrats to Preserve Firearm Rights

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RICHMOND, Va. – Gun-rights supporters gathered at the Virginia Capitol on Monday to protest against the Democratic legislative majority’s push for stricter firearm regulations. The rally called for the state lawmakers to abandon their efforts to enact new gun laws under Governor Glenn Youngkin. Democratic legislators have introduced several measures aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing gun violence, including proposals to ban assault-style weapons and enforce stricter regulations on concealed handguns in restaurants and clubs. Despite the speakers at the event arguing that these measures would infringe on civil liberties, it is unlikely that … Read more

Students Rally at Iowa State Capitol, Demanding Stronger Gun Laws After Fatal School Shooting

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The halls of the Iowa State Capitol Building echoed with chants on Monday as hundreds of high school students from across the state gathered in the rotunda to demand stronger gun laws. This protest came just days after a fatal shooting that took place in Perry, Iowa, on January 4th, resulting in the death of sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and the injury of five others, including Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. The students, representing approximately 12 to 15 high schools in Des Moines, held signs with messages such as “Are we … Read more

Former DC National Guard Lawyer Accuses Army Officials of Retaliation for Exposing Pro-Trump Generals’ Role in Capitol Attack

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Washington, D.C. – The former top lawyer for the D.C. National Guard, Colonel Earl Matthews, has accused Army officials of retaliation for uncovering the involvement of pro-Trump generals in the stand down of National Guard troops during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Matthews made these accusations in an interview published in the New York Times on January 3. The colonel filed a 37-page whistleblower reprisal complaint with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General on October 20, 2023, which was publicly released last week. In the complaint, Matthews alleges that … Read more