The action marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of former President Donald Trump.
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Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General said the messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased ‘as part of a device-replacement program.’
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Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next
After the hearings, the House committee says its investigation will continue. And panel members will ultimately have to make a decision about whether they have found criminal activity.
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Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
The made-for-TV hearings — including video of police officers being brutally beaten and right-wing extremists leading the crowds into the Capitol — come as some have tried to downplay the violence.
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Trump sells Washington hotel to Miami-based investor group
The new owners plan to remove the Trump name from the facade and rebrand the hotel to a Waldorf Astoria.
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New book: Gov. Mills thought President Trump was ‘having a nervous breakdown’ during one call with governors
The anecdote appears in a new book by two New York Times journalists that will be released next week.
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Commentary: Ukrainian patriots are fighting for what we believe in
The U.S. and its European partners, meanwhile, are applying sanctions carefully calibrated not to disrupt their economies.
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Commentary: The Jan. 6 committee scores a big victory over Trump
The Supreme Court’s ruling granting Congress access to some of the former president’s records is also a victory for the rule of law.
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Trump ex-aide Mark Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
The former White House chief of staff is seen by Democratic lawmakers as a pivotal player in their investigation.
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Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon asks to enter not-guilty plea to Jan. 6 contempt charges
He asks to waive his arraignment, set for Thursday, on charges of contempt of Congress.