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Former interim U.S. attorney Michael R. Sherwin, of Washington, reiterated Sunday that he thinks charges of seditious conspiracy could be brought against certain defendants in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, a rarely invoked charge for those who use violence to hinder the execution of federal law. In a “60 Minutes” interview aired on CBS two days after he stepped down from supervising the investigation, Sherwin said, “I personally believe the evidence is trending toward that, and probably meets those elements.” “I believe the facts do support those charges. And I think that, as we go forward, more facts will support...

Former President George W. Bush recounted his reaction to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in an interview released Thursday, saying that he was "disgusted" by what transpired. In an interview recorded Feb. 24 with The Texas Tribune that is part of the SXSW 2021 online festival, Bush said that the events of the day left him "disgusted." The former president participated in the event to promote his new book, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants." "I can't remember what I was doing, but ... I was sick to my stomach ... to see our nation's Capitol being stormed...

If the Capitol Hill "Insurrection" was truly an attempted coup, as the Democrats insist it was, then there should have been a significant and authoritative response that caused it to fail. There ought to have been a military response, or a major political leader ought to have come forward to condemn the coup and rally the country to his side. In fact, President Trump did tell the rioters to behave peacefully, and could be given credit for his steady and pacific leadership during a moment of crisis—though the opposite narrative has been promulgated. But there was otherwise no real response...

A survey by the University of Chicago finds that most Capitol Hill rioters had no ties to any fringe right-wing groups and were merely engaged people outraged by what they believed was a rigged election. While colorful weirdos with names such as QAnon Shaman and Baked Alaska stole the headlines, people who were arrested by federal officials during and after the riot were a “broader core of people” with a healthy skepticism about the veracity of the November 2020 election, according to the study. There was plenty of reason for the skepticism, considering the collusion between Big Tech, unions, lawfare,...

Dozens picnicked and protested the four mile fence placed around the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. after hundreds stormed the building on January 6. Whether it was their bike, dog, or kids, organizers of Saturday’s demonstration encouraged people to bring whatever was needed to show how they usually enjoy the part of the city that is currently blocked off.

According to the FBI: …”The FBI’s Washington Field Office has released new information and video regarding the pipe bombs placed in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, and is seeking additional information from the public. Identifying the person responsible for placing these pipe bombs is a priority for the FBI’s Washington Field Office and our partners at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Capitol Police; and D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.” Accept the statement at face value and then ask yourself: what is wrong with this picture? Seeking your help. Comments turned off....

How do corrupt politicians conduct investigations? Corruptly. Over the next couple months, it’s looking like we will see the inception of a new “9/11 style commission” to investigate the events of January 6, 2021. Per CNN reporting through a senior Democrat aide:A Commission of 7 Democrats and 4 Republicans. Or perhaps an evenly split commission if Senate Republicans get their way. An investigative scope dictated by Pelosi. A duration of nearly a year, if not longer, with a budget of millions. All to conclude at the end of 2021. Just in time for Congressional hearings before the 2022 election.Tools for...

In the last year Americans — and their president — lost their freedom of speech.In the last year Democrats stole a landslide election from the most popular candidate in modern history.And now, just like that, we’ve reached peak Marxism. Jacob Chansley, the horned shaman seen roaming around the hall of Congress on January 6th, has been locked up in Washington DC since his arrest — without bail.Jacob did not cause any violence, he listened to officers and he was let in the building by Capitol Hill police.Earlier this week Chansley’s attorney Al Watkins had a hearing in Washington DC in...

The last of the Capitol rioters had barely vacated the premises when Nancy Pelosi’s allies began slandering their Republican colleagues claiming that Republican members of Congress had taken an active role in permitting the demonstrators…indeed, if they were BLM demonstrators, we would be calling them “peaceful”…to enter the Capitol. Baseless allegations were made that some Republican members of Congress allowed rioters to enter the Capitol by having them issued visitor’s passes. This is Nancy Pelosi:In order to serve here together, we must trust that people have respect for their oath of office, respect for this institution. If in fact it...