WATCH: Raskin says ‘complete lack of evidence’ didn’t stop Trump and allies false voter fraud claims
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., spoke on July 12 as the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack presented its findings to the public. The focus of the hearing was on extremist far-right groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath…
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WATCH: Rep. Murphy says Trump ‘relentlessly pursued’ ways to remain in power after losing election
Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., gave an opening statement on July 12 as the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack presented its findings to the public. The focus of the hearing was on extremist far-right groups like the Proud Boys…
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Election workers continue to face threats after Trump’s false election claims
After former President Trump’s false claims about fraudulent 2020 election results, local and state elections officials continue to face unprecedented pressures ahead of this year’s midterms, including wide-scale threats. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Tolouse Oliver, a Democrat, and…
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What we learned on Day 4 of Jan. 6 committee hearings
The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday held its fourth public hearing on the U.S. Capitol insurrection, focusing on the pressure former President Trump exerted on state legislators and state and local election officials to throw out the 2020 election results.…
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WATCH: Rep. Thompson gives closing statement | Jan. 6 hearings
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. gave a closing statement on June 21 during a public hearing before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack. He said the election officials and workers who gave testimony on Tuesday’s hearing “represent the backbone…
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WATCH: All about the Trump campaign ‘plot’ to seat fake electors | Jan. 6 hearings
During a public hearing of the Jan. 6 select committee on June 21, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., explored how former President Donald Trump and his campaign were “directly involved in advancing and coordinating the plot to replace legitimate [Joe] Biden…
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WATCH: Rep. Liz Cheney’s full opening statement for Day 4 | Jan. 6 hearings
“Donald Trump had a direct and personal role” in attempting to overturn the 2020 election by exerting pressure on state officials and legislatures, said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., in her opening statement during a public hearing on June 21. Cheney,…
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WATCH: Trump advisers tell Jan. 6 committee they knew Pence had no right to change election results
In the days before Jan. 6, as former President Donald Trump pressured Vice President Mike Pence to intervene in Congress’ counting of Electoral College votes certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential win, those around him in the White House did not…
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