On the day the Capitol was attacked, 139 Republicans in the House voted to dispute the Electoral College count. This is how they got there.
Tag: Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021)
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Trump Argues for Executive Privilege in Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago Inquiries
In both cases, former President Donald J. Trump is claiming a novel power to keep White House information from his time in office secret from the Justice Department.
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Ginni Thomas Repeats False 2020 Election Claim in Jan. 6 Interview
In a closed-door interview with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, Ms. Thomas reiterated her false assertion that the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald J. Trump.
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McConnell Endorses Electoral Count Overhaul, Lifting Chances of Enactment
The Republican leader’s backing enhanced prospects for legislation drafted to prevent a repeat of the Jan. 6 assault, when rioters tried to pressure the vice president to overturn the election.