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Garland Promises an Independent Department of Justice If Confirmed as Attorney General
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Video: Facts Matter (Jan. 7): US Capitol Breached; Clash with Police; Videos Are Censored
In Washington D.C., a giant protest (maybe over half a million strong) rallied in support of President Donald Trump. Unfortunately, at the end of the parade, at the U.S. Capitol, 4 people died after some protesters breached the Capitol Building and had skirmishes with the police. We were there live on-site and have the footage…
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Trump Calls for ‘Healing and Reconciliation’ Following Unrest at US Capitol
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US Capitol Police Chief to Resign After Breach of Capitol Building
The head of the U.S. Capitol police is resigning after a breach of the Capitol building on Wednesday by a group of rioters. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund’s resignation will be in effect on Jan. 6, a police spokeswoman told news outlets. Sund said that police planned for a free speech demonstration and was…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Said Those Who Breached Capitol Security Should Be in Jail
January 7, 2021
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon to address his concerns about security at the U.S. Capitol being breached by what he called “domestic terrorist” during the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress to count Electoral College votes. “The first thing that stands out to me is how embarrassed and disgusted…
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