Claudia Grisales
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Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson says the U.S. came close to losing democracy
Fighting for civil rights and three decades in the House have primed Mississippi's Bennie Thompson for the most high-profile moment of his career — leading this month's hearings on Jan. 6.
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National
Uvalde's history is marred with struggle. Now it tries to heal again
Uvalde, Texas, a town with a rich history marked by struggle, now faces the daunting task of trying to heal after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
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Politics
Democratic senators call on Republicans to do something about gun safety
Another mass shooting and lawmakers talk tough about gun safety — yet possibly getting nothing done. As some in Congress try to find common ground on background checks, can this time be different?
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Politics
Jan. 6 panel wants answers from lawmaker it says led a Capitol tour before the attack
Republican Barry Loudermilk denies he showed people around the complex before the insurrectionists laid siege. The committee says it has evidence contradicting that denial.
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House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas McCarthy and other Republicans
The Democratic-led House select panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed five House Republicans — including top GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
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Politics
In an unprecedented move, Jan. 6 panel subpoenas McCarthy and other Republicans
There is little history of a congressional committee issuing subpoenas for members of Congress. The move now escalates the war between House Republicans opposed to the investigation and the panel.
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Politics
Audio reveals Kevin McCarthy planned to urge Trump to resign after Capitol riot
In the recorded conversation, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he didn't believe Donald Trump would voluntarily step down.
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Politics
U.S. Capitol Police say an 'extremely unusual' oversight triggered Capitol evacuation
The evacuation was prompted after a plane tied to a planned flyover of nearby Nationals Park entered restricted airspace. The Capitol Police had not been given advance notice of the approved flight.
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National
House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack
The House voted to hold former Trump White House advisers Dan Scavino Jr. and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress and refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution
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Politics
Jared Kushner provided 'helpful' details to the Jan. 6 committee, a panel member says
Donald Trump's son-in-law and a former senior White House adviser substantiated information and provided his own take on different reports on the Jan. 6 attack, Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria said.