The proposal, which would create a day honoring democracy in light of the Jan. 6, 2021 riots, generated heated debate before passing 74-65 in a party-line vote.
Capitol riot
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump certified as 2024 election winner without challenge, a stark contrast to 2021 violence
No violence, protests or even procedural objections happened this time around, and Republicans who challenged the 2020 election results when Trump lost to Joe Biden have expressed no qualms this year after he defeated Kamala Harris.
advertisement
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Sen. King criticizes Trump for Jan. 6 comments
The independent says the Republican candidate’s characterization of the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol as ‘love and peace’ are inaccurate. Sen. Susan Collins recalls the chaos and tumult of that day nearly 4 years ago.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Peru man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Thomas Bordeau Sr. is charged with four crimes in connection to the siege.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Filing in Trump case details remarkable schism with Pence over rejecting 2020 election loss
Mike Pence is no longer standing beside Donald Trump and has refused to endorse the Republican nominee’s bid to return to the White House.
Posted inNation & World, News
‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, known for comedic roles in ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ has pleaded guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from the Jan. 6 riot.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of speedy Trump trial
The outcome means additional delay before Donald Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump ally Steve Bannon heads to prison to serve 4 months for contempt
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Connecticut to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
The justices ruled that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding – which Trump has also been charged with – must include proof that defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sanford man accused of assaulting Capitol officer with bear spray during Jan. 6 riot
Christopher Belliveau, 38, was arrested in Berwick on Wednesday in connection with the 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. He is charged with 5 felonies and 3 misdemeanors.