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latest news & developmentsCapitol assault probe wants testimony from top Republican lawmaker McCarthy
The congressional committee is examining if former president Donald Trump and his advisers encouraged or even plotted the violence.
From the land of the free to the country of the unhinged
Democracies are fragile entities that are often captured and exploited by populists, to the detriment of all concerned
‘No one took us seriously’: Black cops warned about racist Capitol police for years
Allegations of racism against the Capitol Police are nothing new: Over 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Some of those former officers now say it’s no surprise…
Trump impeached for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot
In historic vote, Trump becomes first US president to be impeached a second time for inciting mob that attacked the Capitol
The last Trump?
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
Insurrectionist mob storms US Capitol as Trump is accused of ‘coup’
Egged on in an extraordinary rally across town by an aggrieved Trump, a flag-waving mob broke down barricades outside the Capitol and swarmed inside, rampaging through offices…
Mueller criticised Barr’s depiction of Russia probe: reports
Mueller reportedly complained that Barr’s letter did not capture ‘context’ of Trump probe