Wisconsin Democrat Activists filed suit earlier this month in an attempt to disqualify Republican Senator Ron Johnson and two GOP congressional colleagues — Representatives Tom Tiffany and Scott Fitzgerald — off the midterm ballot this November. The Democrats claim that the three pro-Trump Republicans should be disqualified to serve based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was adopted in the aftermath of the Civil War to (in part) keep former Confederates from serving in Congress.
Gov't assessment points to "sociopolitical developments such as narratives of fraud in the recent general election, the emboldening impact of the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol" and "conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Former national security adviser Lt. Gen. (Ret) Michael Flynn appeared before the Jan. 6 committee but only exercised his Fifth Amendment rights in response to the panel's questions.
NYT reporter seen on camera admitting his January 6 reporting was incorrect and that there were FBI informants amongst those who invaded the Capitol Building.
Former Attorney General William Barr is taking fire from the left and the right over his upcoming book about his turbulent tenure in the Trump administration.
Law enforcement was seen putting up high fencing around the capitol building following an announcement on Feb. 27 about the barriers from officials, calling it a security measure in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots.
