The US attorney general had earlier vowed to also hold accountable anyone who was involved in the attack. At least, 725 people have been charged these are crimes ranging from disorderly conduct to assaulting the police a year ago. US president Joe Biden to address the nation on the fateful day pf January 6 2021.

'Democracy was attacked on January 6,' says Joe Biden, marks an year since Capitol Riots

The former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election he's done so because he values power over principle, because he sees his own interest is more important than America's interest and because his bruised ego matters more to him than our democracy.

Capitol Riots: 'Trump has always valued his own interest over America's,' says Prez Joe Biden

How will January 6 come to be remembered in the years ahead- will it be remembered as a moment that accelerated the unraveling of the oldest greatest democracy in the world or a moment when we decided to secure and strengthen our democracy for generations to come?

Capitol Riots Anniversary: 'How will January 6 be remembered?' Asks Kamala Harris

January the 6th 2021, it's a significantly infamous day in the United States of America. Just one year ago today an angry mob broke into the capital as the world witnessed the insurrection live on television. One year on the Americans have woken up to commemorate the painful events in a few minutes from now a ceremony will take place at Capitol hill.

US: One year anniversary of Capitol Riots, a sombre ceremony at Capitol hill

US President Joe Biden will call out former President Donald Trump for 'singular responsibility' in provoking the rioters on the 6th of January last year in Capitol riots.

President Biden will call out former President Trump for 'singular responsibility' in Capitol Riots

United states former US president Donald Trump has abruptly decided to ditch his planned press conference in Florida which was billed as an address on the first anniversary of the January 6th Capitol hill riots. The former president was expected to defend the actions of his supporters one year ago but he's now cancelled his appearance.

Donald Trump cancels talk on Capitol Riots, Joe Biden to address alone

Hundreds of people are still awaiting trial for their alleged role in the Capitol riots of January 6th last year, while over 150 others have pleaded guilty.

United States: Hundreds await trial for their role in Capitol insurrection

Last year today, the former American president Donald Trump supporters breached the American capital. They attacked the officers and also vandalized the seat of American power. A year later the former American president Donald Trump has abruptly decided to ditch his press briefing in Florida which was billed as a press conference on the first anniversary of the 6th of January capital rights leaving the 46th American president Joe Biden to address the divided nation all by himself.

Former US president Donald Trump cancels Capitol Riot anniversary press conference

As per the results of two polls released on Sunday, one year after the violent assault on the US Capitol, Americans remain genuinely concerned about the health of their democracy, with approximately a third believing that violence against the government can occasionally be justifiable.

According to two-thirds of those polled for a CBS News poll, the attack on the House of Representatives on January 6 was "a precursor of growing political violence," and American democracy "is jeopardised."

Meanwhile, according to a Washington Post/University of Maryland poll, Americans' "pride" in their democracy has decreased dramatically, from 90 percent in 2002 to 54 percent currently.

With the anniversary of January 6 approaching, polls show that there are several reasons to be concerned:

According to CBS, 28% of respondents feel force can be used to defend an election result, while 34% told The Washington Post that a violent action against the government can be justified on rare occasions — the highest percentage in decades.

The findings highlight the seemingly incompatible viewpoints that divide American society, which President Joe Biden, who entered office 14 days after the Capitol riots, has sought to bridge.

Two-thirds of Trump supporters believe Trump's baseless claim that Biden is not the democratically elected president.

Shortly before the Capitol assault, Trump addressed thousands of supporters, urging them that the election was "rigged" and that they should "fight like hell."

Sixty per cent of those polled believe Trump is to blame for the Capitol invasion, which occurred just as lawmakers were about to recognise Biden's victory. 
 
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'Coordinated effort'

There again, opinion follows partisan lines: 83 percent of Trump voters placed his level of responsibility at only "some" or "none," the Post survey found.

And 26 percent of Americans want him to run again in 2024, according to CBS.

A select committee of the House of Representatives has spent months working to establish the roles and responsibility of those who incited or may have organised the protest.

Despite limited cooperation from Trump's inner circle, the panel has conducted more than 300 interviews and collected thousands of documents.

"We have uncovered some things that cause us real concern, things like people trying to ... undermine the integrity of our democracy," the panel's chairman, Representative Bennie Thompson, said Sunday on ABC.

"It appeared to be a coordinated effort on the part of a number of people to undermine the election," he said.

"It could be people in the executive branch. It could be people in the Department of Defence... and some very wealthy individuals."

He said he would not hesitate to refer any evidence of illegality to the Justice Department.

Liz Cheney, one of only two Republicans on the panel, on Sunday strongly condemned Trump for waiting hours before urging the Capitol rioters to stand down.

He could easily have issued such a call, she told ABC.

"He failed to do so. It's hard to imagine a more significant and more serious dereliction of duty." 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

As per the results of two polls released on Sunday, one year after the violent assault on the US Capitol, Americans remain genuinely concerned about the health of their democracy, with approximately a third believing that violence against the government can occasionally be justifiable.

As per the results of two polls released on Sunday, one year after the violent assault on the US Capitol, Americans remain genuinely concerned about the health of their democracy, with approximately a third believing that violence against the government can occasionally be justifiable. According to two-thirds of those polled for a CBS News poll, the attack on the House of Representatives on January 6 was "a precursor of growing political violence," and American democracy "is jeopardised." Meanwhile, according to a Washington Post/University of Maryland poll, Americans' "pride" in their democracy has decreased dramatically, from 90 percent in 2002 to 54 percent currently. With the anniversary of January 6 approaching, polls show that there are several reasons to be concerned: According to CBS, 28% of respondents feel force can be used to defend an election result, while 34% told The Washington Post that a violent action against the government can be justified on rare occasions — the highest percentage in decades. The findings highlight the seemingly incompatible viewpoints that divide American society, which President Joe Biden, who entered office 14 days after the Capitol riots, has sought to bridge. Two-thirds of Trump supporters believe Trump's baseless claim that Biden is not the democratically elected president. Shortly before the Capitol assault, Trump addressed thousands of supporters, urging them that the election was "rigged" and that they should "fight like hell." Sixty per cent of those polled believe Trump is to blame for the Capitol invasion, which occurred just as lawmakers were about to recognise Biden's victory. Watch | Gravitas: US Capitol: How the World reacted 'Coordinated effort' There again, opinion follows partisan lines: 83 percent of Trump voters placed his level of responsibility at only "some" or "none," the Post survey found. And 26 percent of Americans want him to run again in 2024, according to CBS. A select committee of the House of Representatives has spent months working to establish the roles and responsibility of those who incited or may have organised the protest. Despite limited cooperation from Trump's inner circle, the panel has conducted more than 300 interviews and collected thousands of documents. "We have uncovered some things that cause us real concern, things like people trying to ... undermine the integrity of our democracy," the panel's chairman, Representative Bennie Thompson, said Sunday on ABC. "It appeared to be a coordinated effort on the part of a number of people to undermine the election," he said. "It could be people in the executive branch. It could be people in the Department of Defence... and some very wealthy individuals." He said he would not hesitate to refer any evidence of illegality to the Justice Department. Liz Cheney, one of only two Republicans on the panel, on Sunday strongly condemned Trump for waiting hours before urging the Capitol rioters to stand down. He could easily have issued such a call, she told ABC. "He failed to do so. It's hard to imagine a more significant and more serious dereliction of duty." (With inputs from agencies)

Americans think violence against government can be justified, new polls find

January 6 capitol riots in 2021 shook the world. The world's biggest democracy was under threat. But it also unmasked how easily Americans waged violence against its own government. Washington Post and the Maryland University have launched a poll to understand if the violence against the govt can be justified.

Washington Post, University of Maryland conduct poll on capitol riots of 2021

Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to prevent the release of White House documents to a congressional committee reviewing the assault on the Capitol by his supporters on January 6.

The former president asked the nation's highest court to stay a decision this month by a federal appeals court that rejected his request for the documents and records to be kept secret.

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Trump, who has been accused of fomenting the assault on Congress, is attempting to maintain the secrecy of White House records related to the attack as a former president.

An appeals court this month agreed with a lower court that President Joe Biden could waive executive privilege on the records. This would enable them to be handed over to the panel investigating the violence committed by Trump supporters.

Lawyers for Donald Trump argued in a filing with the Supreme Court that, even after the term, former presidents have the right to invoke executive privilege.

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They condemned the congressional records request as "strikingly broad" and accused the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives committee of looking into a "political foe."

"Congress may not rifle through the confidential, presidential papers of a former President to meet political objectives," Trump's lawyers said.

"In an increasingly partisan political climate, such records requests will become the norm regardless of what party is in power," they said.

Arguing in defence of executive privilege, Trump's lawyers say it affects "the ability of presidents and their advisers to reliably make and receive full and frank advice, without concern that communications will be publicly released to meet a political objective."

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It was decided by the US Court of Appeals to delay the release of the White House records until the lawyers of the former Republican president could file their appeal with the Supreme Court.

Trump's lawyers requested that the conservative majority Supreme Court schedule a hearing about whether the probe request is constitutional and to block the release of the documents in the meantime.

In its ruling, the appeals court noted that the right of a former president carries no more weight than the right of an incumbent.

"In this case, President Biden, as the head of the Executive Branch, has specifically found that Congress has demonstrated a compelling need for these very documents and that disclosure is in the best interests of the nation," the court said.

Regarding the records, which are held by the National Archives, the court said that the public interest is greater than Trump's.

Emails, phone records, briefing materials, and other records are among the documents Trump hopes to block.

The Representatives of the House Select Committee investigate the attempt by hundreds of Trump supporters to block the certification of the victory of President Biden in November 2020 are seeking these records.

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It also includes records of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, his former senior advisor Stephen Miller, and his former deputy counsel Patrick Philbin.

In addition, Trump has opposed the release of the White House Daily Diary, -- records of his activities, trips, briefings, and phone calls.

Another pile of documents Trump refuses to share with Congress includes memos he wrote to his former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, a handwritten note about the events of January 6 and the text of his speech at the "Save America" rally, which preceded the attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to prevent the release of White House documents to a congressional committee reviewing the assault on the Capitol by his supporters on January 6.

Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to prevent the release of White House documents to a congressional committee reviewing the assault on the Capitol by his supporters on January 6. The former president asked the nation's highest court to stay a decision this month by a federal appeals court that rejected his request for the documents and records to be kept secret. Also read | Meadows and the band of loyalists: How they fought to keep Trump in power Trump, who has been accused of fomenting the assault on Congress, is attempting to maintain the secrecy of White House records related to the attack as a former president. An appeals court this month agreed with a lower court that President Joe Biden could waive executive privilege on the records. This would enable them to be handed over to the panel investigating the violence committed by Trump supporters. Lawyers for Donald Trump argued in a filing with the Supreme Court that, even after the term, former presidents have the right to invoke executive privilege. Also read | Judge sentences US Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' to over three years in prison They condemned the congressional records request as "strikingly broad" and accused the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives committee of looking into a "political foe." "Congress may not rifle through the confidential, presidential papers of a former President to meet political objectives," Trump's lawyers said. "In an increasingly partisan political climate, such records requests will become the norm regardless of what party is in power," they said. Arguing in defence of executive privilege, Trump's lawyers say it affects "the ability of presidents and their advisers to reliably make and receive full and frank advice, without concern that communications will be publicly released to meet a political objective." Also read | Trump's ex-adviser Steve Bannon surrenders to face Capitol riots probe It was decided by the US Court of Appeals to delay the release of the White House records until the lawyers of the former Republican president could file their appeal with the Supreme Court. Trump's lawyers requested that the conservative majority Supreme Court schedule a hearing about whether the probe request is constitutional and to block the release of the documents in the meantime. In its ruling, the appeals court noted that the right of a former president carries no more weight than the right of an incumbent. "In this case, President Biden, as the head of the Executive Branch, has specifically found that Congress has demonstrated a compelling need for these very documents and that disclosure is in the best interests of the nation," the court said. Regarding the records, which are held by the National Archives, the court said that the public interest is greater than Trump's. Emails, phone records, briefing materials, and other records are among the documents Trump hopes to block. The Representatives of the House Select Committee investigate the attempt by hundreds of Trump supporters to block the certification of the victory of President Biden in November 2020 are seeking these records. Watch | Gravitas: 'Pure Harassment', Trump slams Lawsuit against him It also includes records of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, his former senior advisor Stephen Miller, and his former deputy counsel Patrick Philbin. In addition, Trump has opposed the release of the White House Daily Diary, -- records of his activities, trips, briefings, and phone calls. Another pile of documents Trump refuses to share with Congress includes memos he wrote to his former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, a handwritten note about the events of January 6 and the text of his speech at the "Save America" rally, which preceded the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump asks SC to block release of documents relating to Capitol riot probe

A big setback for former President Donald Trump as US Federal court rejected his appeal to withhold the White House's records related to the Capitol riots incident.

Capitol Riots: US Federal court rejects former President Donald Trump's appeal to withhold records

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A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack by followers of then-President Donald Trump.

Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to impose a longer 51-month sentence on Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding when he and thousands of others stormed the building to try to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election.

The sentence matches one Lamberth imposed on a former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during violence, who was sentenced&nbsp;last week&nbsp;to 41 months in prison. The two are the stiffest sentences handed down in any of the roughly 675 riot prosecutions.

Lamberth said he believed Chansley, 34, had done a lot to convince the court he is "on the right track."

Chansley's attorney asked the judge for a sentence of time served for his client, who has been detained since his January arrest. Chansley appeared in court in a dark green prison jumpsuit, with a beard and shaved head.

"The hardest part of this is that I know I am to blame," Chansley said in a lengthy statement before he was sentenced, describing a difficult childhood and saying he had taken responsibility for his behavior.

"I thought I was going to get 20 years solitary confinement," he said, adding: "This trauma has done something to me ... I have the white hairs to prove it ... on my chest ... on my arms... I should not have white hairs your honor."

While in detention, Chansley was diagnosed by prison officials with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. When he entered his guilty plea, Chansley said he was disappointed Trump had not pardoned him.

Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 riot for a fiery speech that preceded it in which he told his followers to "fight like hell."

Four people died in the violence. A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the day after the riot and four police officers who took part in the defense of the Capitol later took their own lives. About 140 police officers were injured.

Most of the guilty pleas in Jan. 6 prosecutions so far have been in cases involving non-violent misdemeanors, but government lawyers are seeking prison sentences for some defendants facing more serious felony charges.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the U.S. Capitol rioter known as the "QAnon Shaman" for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack by followers of then-President Donald Trump. Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to impose a longer 51-month sentence on Jacob Chansley, who pleaded guilty in September to obstructing an official proceeding when he and thousands of others stormed the building to try to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's election. The sentence matches one Lamberth imposed on a former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during violence, who was sentenced last week to 41 months in prison. The two are the stiffest sentences handed down in any of the roughly 675 riot prosecutions. Lamberth said he believed Chansley, 34, had done a lot to convince the court he is "on the right track." Chansley's attorney asked the judge for a sentence of time served for his client, who has been detained since his January arrest. Chansley appeared in court in a dark green prison jumpsuit, with a beard and shaved head. "The hardest part of this is that I know I am to blame," Chansley said in a lengthy statement before he was sentenced, describing a difficult childhood and saying he had taken responsibility for his behavior. "I thought I was going to get 20 years solitary confinement," he said, adding: "This trauma has done something to me ... I have the white hairs to prove it ... on my chest ... on my arms... I should not have white hairs your honor." While in detention, Chansley was diagnosed by prison officials with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. When he entered his guilty plea, Chansley said he was disappointed Trump had not pardoned him. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives and acquitted by the Senate on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 riot for a fiery speech that preceded it in which he told his followers to "fight like hell." Four people died in the violence. A Capitol Police officer who had been attacked by protesters died the day after the riot and four police officers who took part in the defense of the Capitol later took their own lives. About 140 police officers were injured. Most of the guilty pleas in Jan. 6 prosecutions so far have been in cases involving non-violent misdemeanors, but government lawyers are seeking prison sentences for some defendants facing more serious felony charges.

Judge sentences US Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' to over three years in prison

Former US president Donald Trump’s advisor Steve Bannon has been indicted after he refused to testify before a congressional committee investigating Capitol riot that took place in January 6 this year.

On Friday, the Justice Department said the 67-year-old had been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts: refusing to appear for a deposition and refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena.

Each count carries a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one year in jail, the Justice Department said.

A federal grand jury returned the indictment in a significant victory for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack, which is battling efforts by Trump and top aides to use presidential privilege to block testimony and documents necessary for the probe.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland had been under tremendous political pressure to indict Bannon since the House referred the Trump ally to the Justice Department for contempt on October 21.

“Since my first day in office, I have promised Justice Department employees that together we would show the American people by word and deed that the Department adheres to the rule of law, follows the facts and the law, and pursues equal justice under the law,” Garland said in a statement Friday.

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“Today's charges reflect the Department's steadfast commitment to these principles,” he added.

The indictment came hours after Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, declined to show up for a committee deposition after being subpoenaed, which could lead to similar charges of contempt.

The US House Committee subpoenaed Bannon on September 23. He was among the first of dozens of people who were called to testify on the violent attack when thousands of Trump’s supporters marched onto the Capitol in protest after the former president claimed that Biden rigged the election.

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The committee said Bannon has relevant information on how the attack, in which five people were killed, came about.

It pointed to his presence on January 5 in activities focused on blocking the certification, when he said, “All hell is going to break loose tomorrow.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump’s advisor Steve Bannon has been indicted after he refused to testify before a congressional committee investigating Capitol riot that took place in January 6 this year.

Former US president Donald Trump’s advisor Steve Bannon has been indicted after he refused to testify before a congressional committee investigating Capitol riot that took place in January 6 this year. On Friday, the Justice Department said the 67-year-old had been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts: refusing to appear for a deposition and refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one year in jail, the Justice Department said. A federal grand jury returned the indictment in a significant victory for the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack, which is battling efforts by Trump and top aides to use presidential privilege to block testimony and documents necessary for the probe. Also read | US judge orders release of White House records that could implicate Donald Trump in Capitol riot Attorney General Merrick Garland had been under tremendous political pressure to indict Bannon since the House referred the Trump ally to the Justice Department for contempt on October 21. “Since my first day in office, I have promised Justice Department employees that together we would show the American people by word and deed that the Department adheres to the rule of law, follows the facts and the law, and pursues equal justice under the law,” Garland said in a statement Friday. Also read | Temporary victory? US court blocks National Archives from sharing Trump records with riots panel “Today's charges reflect the Department's steadfast commitment to these principles,” he added. The indictment came hours after Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, declined to show up for a committee deposition after being subpoenaed, which could lead to similar charges of contempt. The US House Committee subpoenaed Bannon on September 23. He was among the first of dozens of people who were called to testify on the violent attack when thousands of Trump’s supporters marched onto the Capitol in protest after the former president claimed that Biden rigged the election. Also read | 'Trump is US president and Hunter Biden possesses child porn': Teacher fired for wrong lessons The committee said Bannon has relevant information on how the attack, in which five people were killed, came about. It pointed to his presence on January 5 in activities focused on blocking the certification, when he said, “All hell is going to break loose tomorrow.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon indicted for refusing to testify for Capitol riot probe

Prince Harry has said that he had warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey about the staging of a coup a day before the US Capitol riot.

He revealed that he had written an email to Dorsey saying "his platform was allowing a coup to be staged."&nbsp;

Harry took part in Wired magazine's RE:WIRED virtual summit in New York City, joining the 'Internet Lie Machine' panel discussion alongside Renée DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory and Rashad Robinson of Color of Change.

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Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;10 months ago in an effort to overturn President Joe Biden's election victory in a&nbsp;riot&nbsp;that is blamed in part for the deaths of five people and injuries to dozens of police officers.

Trump had&nbsp;urged them to march on the&nbsp;Capitol&nbsp;and "fight like hell" in a fiery speech that was the culmination of months of baseless claims about a contest he had lost fairly to Biden.

US Capitol riot was the worst attack on the seat of the US&nbsp;government since the War of 1812 and the only time power in the United States has not been transferred peacefully.

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Formally known as the Duke of Sussex, Harry also said that the term "Megxit," a phrase used by the British press to describe the decision by him and his wife Meghan to quit their royal duties, was a misogynistic term.

Meghan, a former star of the American TV legal drama “Suits,” married Harry, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

Meghan and Harry announced in early 2020 that they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.

A study released in October by social media analytics service Bot Sentinel identified 83 accounts on Twitter that it said were responsible for 70% of the hateful content and misinformation aimed at Meghan and Harry.

Harry and Meghan have since campaigned against social media negativity that they say is affecting people's mental health.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry has said that he had warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey about the staging of a coup a day before the US Capitol riot. He revealed that he had written an email to Dorsey saying "his platform was allowing a coup to be staged.

Prince Harry has said that he had warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey about the staging of a coup a day before the US Capitol riot. He revealed that he had written an email to Dorsey saying "his platform was allowing a coup to be staged." Harry took part in Wired magazine's RE:WIRED virtual summit in New York City, joining the 'Internet Lie Machine' panel discussion alongside Renée DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory and Rashad Robinson of Color of Change. Also read | 'Megxit' is a misogynistic term created by a troll: Prince Harry Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol 10 months ago in an effort to overturn President Joe Biden's election victory in a riot that is blamed in part for the deaths of five people and injuries to dozens of police officers. Trump had urged them to march on the Capitol and "fight like hell" in a fiery speech that was the culmination of months of baseless claims about a contest he had lost fairly to Biden. US Capitol riot was the worst attack on the seat of the US government since the War of 1812 and the only time power in the United States has not been transferred peacefully. Also read | US judge orders release of White House records that could implicate Donald Trump in Capitol riot Formally known as the Duke of Sussex, Harry also said that the term "Megxit," a phrase used by the British press to describe the decision by him and his wife Meghan to quit their royal duties, was a misogynistic term. Meghan, a former star of the American TV legal drama “Suits,” married Harry, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Meghan and Harry announced in early 2020 that they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media. A study released in October by social media analytics service Bot Sentinel identified 83 accounts on Twitter that it said were responsible for 70% of the hateful content and misinformation aimed at Meghan and Harry. Harry and Meghan have since campaigned against social media negativity that they say is affecting people's mental health. (With inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey of 'coup' before Capitol riot

Former US President Donald Trump's effort to keep White House records, regarding the January 6 capitol riot has suffered a setback.

Trying to halt the&nbsp;release of the documents, Trump had said he had&nbsp;executive privilege to keep the communications and visitor logs related to that day under seal as a&nbsp;a former president.

The congressional committee probing the deadly assault on the Capitol said it had issued subpoenas seeking documents and testimony from more associates of Trump, including senior adviser Stephen Miller, former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and other White House aides.

On January 6, hundreds of Trump supporters forced the shutdown of Congress after they forcefully entered the Capitol.

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''We need to know precisely what role the former President and his aides played in efforts to stop the counting of the electoral votes and if they were in touch with anyone outside the White House attempting to overturn the outcome of the election,'' said US &nbsp;Representative Bennie Thompson, chairman of the select committee.

Documents that&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;hoped to block include records from his top aides and memos to his press secretary, according to a court document published in October.

The more than 770 pages include records of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, his former senior advisor Stephen Miller and his former deputy counsel Patrick Philbin.

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Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich wrote on Twitter that "Pres. Trump remains committed to defending the Constitution &amp; the Office of the Presidency, &amp; will be seeing this process through," while asserting that the matter of executive privilege "was destined to be decided by the Appellate Courts."

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According to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, ''Trump's position that he may override the express will of the executive branch appears to be premised on the notion that his executive power 'exists in perpetuity. But Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not President.''

The Capitol riot was the worst attack on the seat of the US government since the War of 1812 and the only time power in the United States has not been transferred peacefully.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President Donald Trump's effort to keep White House records, regarding the January 6 capitol riot has suffered a setback. Trying to halt the release of the documents, Trump had said he had executive privilege to keep the communications and visitor logs related to that day under seal as a a former president.

Former US President Donald Trump's effort to keep White House records, regarding the January 6 capitol riot has suffered a setback. Trying to halt the release of the documents, Trump had said he had executive privilege to keep the communications and visitor logs related to that day under seal as a a former president. The congressional committee probing the deadly assault on the Capitol said it had issued subpoenas seeking documents and testimony from more associates of Trump, including senior adviser Stephen Miller, former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and other White House aides. On January 6, hundreds of Trump supporters forced the shutdown of Congress after they forcefully entered the Capitol. Also read | 'Son of a...': Donald Trump slams Republican leaders during dinner at Mar-a-Lago Club ''We need to know precisely what role the former President and his aides played in efforts to stop the counting of the electoral votes and if they were in touch with anyone outside the White House attempting to overturn the outcome of the election,'' said US Representative Bennie Thompson, chairman of the select committee. Documents that Trump hoped to block include records from his top aides and memos to his press secretary, according to a court document published in October. The more than 770 pages include records of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, his former senior advisor Stephen Miller and his former deputy counsel Patrick Philbin. Also read | Casino formerly owned by Donald Trump demolished Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich wrote on Twitter that "Pres. Trump remains committed to defending the Constitution & the Office of the Presidency, & will be seeing this process through," while asserting that the matter of executive privilege "was destined to be decided by the Appellate Courts." The battle to defend Executive Privilege for Presidents past, present & future—from its outset—was destined to be decided by the Appellate Courts. Pres. Trump remains committed to defending the Constitution & the Office of the Presidency, & will be seeing this process through. — Taylor Budowich (@TayFromCA) November 10, 2021 × According to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan, ''Trump's position that he may override the express will of the executive branch appears to be premised on the notion that his executive power 'exists in perpetuity. But Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not President.'' The Capitol riot was the worst attack on the seat of the US government since the War of 1812 and the only time power in the United States has not been transferred peacefully. (With inputs from agencies)

US judge orders release of White House records that could implicate Donald Trump in Capitol riot

Legislators investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 have now slapped subpoenas on top Donald Trump aides charged with plotting to overturn the defeat in a 'war room' at a luxury Washington hotel.&nbsp;

One of the advisors summoned is lawyer John Eastman. His role in the talks at the Willard InterContinental during the storming of Congress to stop certification of Democratic Candidate Joe Biden's election victory has been questioned

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Eastman is alleged to have written a memo advising Trump that his vice president Mike Pence has the authority to reject the election results in certain states and thereby deny Biden's victory.

On January 2, he also reportedly spoke to around 300 state lawmakers about fixing "this egregious conduct" and ensuring that "we're not putting in the White House some guy that didn't get elected."

"Your documents and testimony are directly relevant to the select committee's investigation, as you appear to have been instrumental in advising President Trump that Vice President Pence could determine which electors were recognized on January 6, a view that many of those who attacked the Capitol apparently also shared," the committee told Eastman in its subpoena.&nbsp;

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During the days leading up to the attack, Eastman is reported to have attended a January 5 "war room" meeting at the Willard and spoken at a rally near the White House.&nbsp;

He reportedly emailed Pence's lawyer during the siege, saying that it had taken place "because YOU and your boss did not do what was necessary to allow this to be aired in a public way."

The other subpoenas target mostly Trump's reelection campaign staff, officials or aides.&nbsp;

They include former NYPD chief Bernard Kerik and former campaign advisor Jason Miller, who were both reportedly present at the "war room" on January 5.

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According to the panel, these individuals promoted his false claim that the presidential election was rigged.&nbsp;

Re-election campaign manager William Stepien and executive assistant Angela McCallum were also summoned along with disgraced former national security advisor Mike Flynn.

"The select committee needs to know every detail about their efforts to overturn the election, including who they were talking to in the White House and in Congress, what connections they had with rallies that escalated into a riot, and who paid for it all," panel chairman Bennie Thompson said in a statement.&nbsp;

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This is the first time the committee has issued subpoenas since it asked the Justice Department to file criminal contempt charges against Trump ally Steve Bannon after he defied a congressional order to appear.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Legislators investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 have now slapped subpoenas on top Donald Trump aides charged with plotting to overturn the defeat in a 'war room' at a luxury Washington hotel.

Legislators investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 have now slapped subpoenas on top Donald Trump aides charged with plotting to overturn the defeat in a 'war room' at a luxury Washington hotel. One of the advisors summoned is lawyer John Eastman. His role in the talks at the Willard InterContinental during the storming of Congress to stop certification of Democratic Candidate Joe Biden's election victory has been questioned Also read | Trump sues US committee investigating Jan 6 Capitol Hill riots to block release of White House records Eastman is alleged to have written a memo advising Trump that his vice president Mike Pence has the authority to reject the election results in certain states and thereby deny Biden's victory. On January 2, he also reportedly spoke to around 300 state lawmakers about fixing "this egregious conduct" and ensuring that "we're not putting in the White House some guy that didn't get elected." "Your documents and testimony are directly relevant to the select committee's investigation, as you appear to have been instrumental in advising President Trump that Vice President Pence could determine which electors were recognized on January 6, a view that many of those who attacked the Capitol apparently also shared," the committee told Eastman in its subpoena. Also read | Melania Trump refused to condemn Capitol Hill attack despite a chance During the days leading up to the attack, Eastman is reported to have attended a January 5 "war room" meeting at the Willard and spoken at a rally near the White House. He reportedly emailed Pence's lawyer during the siege, saying that it had taken place "because YOU and your boss did not do what was necessary to allow this to be aired in a public way." The other subpoenas target mostly Trump's reelection campaign staff, officials or aides. They include former NYPD chief Bernard Kerik and former campaign advisor Jason Miller, who were both reportedly present at the "war room" on January 5. Watch | Capitol riots: US panel holds Steve Bannon in contempt According to the panel, these individuals promoted his false claim that the presidential election was rigged. Re-election campaign manager William Stepien and executive assistant Angela McCallum were also summoned along with disgraced former national security advisor Mike Flynn. "The select committee needs to know every detail about their efforts to overturn the election, including who they were talking to in the White House and in Congress, what connections they had with rallies that escalated into a riot, and who paid for it all," panel chairman Bennie Thompson said in a statement. Also read | Capitol riot: US committee votes to hold criminal contempt charge against Trump’s ex-aide Steve Bannon This is the first time the committee has issued subpoenas since it asked the Justice Department to file criminal contempt charges against Trump ally Steve Bannon after he defied a congressional order to appear. (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol Hill violence: Investigation committee issues subpoenas to top Trump lieutenants

According to reports, the FBI and other key law enforcement agencies failed to act on a host of tips and other information ahead of January 6 that signaled a potentially violent event might unfold that day at the US Capitol.

Reports: FBI did not pay heed to mounting warnings of Jan 6 Capitol Riots

At least five former What House staffers of the Trump administration have spoken with the US Congress committee that is investigating the January 6 riot on the Capital, according to a report by the CNN.

The report claims that all five people spoke voluntarily after lawyers working with the select House committee reached out to them through email or text.&nbsp;

The committee has reportedly contacted a number of former staffers, ranging from those on the junior level to individuals who were more senior.

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While several people voluntarily spoke with the committee, others have declined the committee's request or not responded at all.

“I've got good reason to believe a number of them are horrified and scandalized by what took place on January 6 and they want to do their legal duty and their civic duty by coming forward to explain exactly what happened," Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of the committee, told CNN.

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According to five former Trump aides, counsel for the committee has emailed or texted them directly to ask whether they are interested in coming in to talk to the congressional investigators, often looking for context on what happened inside the West Wing before the insurrection on January 6.

The latest development comes as former President Donald Trump has sued the National Archives, the custodian of his administration's White House records, to prevent from giving documents to Congress that he believes are privileged.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least five former What House staffers of the Trump administration have spoken with the US Congress committee that is investigating the January 6 riot on the Capital, according to a report by the CNN.

At least five former What House staffers of the Trump administration have spoken with the US Congress committee that is investigating the January 6 riot on the Capital, according to a report by the CNN. The report claims that all five people spoke voluntarily after lawyers working with the select House committee reached out to them through email or text. The committee has reportedly contacted a number of former staffers, ranging from those on the junior level to individuals who were more senior. Also read | Capitol riot: US House votes to hold Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon in criminal contempt While several people voluntarily spoke with the committee, others have declined the committee's request or not responded at all. “I've got good reason to believe a number of them are horrified and scandalized by what took place on January 6 and they want to do their legal duty and their civic duty by coming forward to explain exactly what happened," Jamie Raskin, a Democratic member of the committee, told CNN. Also read | Trump’s claim of executive privilege in the Jan. 6. inquiry, explained According to five former Trump aides, counsel for the committee has emailed or texted them directly to ask whether they are interested in coming in to talk to the congressional investigators, often looking for context on what happened inside the West Wing before the insurrection on January 6. The latest development comes as former President Donald Trump has sued the National Archives, the custodian of his administration's White House records, to prevent from giving documents to Congress that he believes are privileged. (With inputs from agencies)

At least five former Trump administration staffers talking to Capitol riot probe committee

The US committee investigating the Capitol riot&nbsp;has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection.

The US House of Representatives committee approved the contempt of Congress unanimously on Monday, sending the report to the Democratic-controlled House, which is expected on Thursday to authorize the panel to go to court to punish Bannon for his non-compliance.

If the full chamber approves the matter, it would be referred to the justice department, which has the final say on bringing charges.

If convicted, Bannon could face a fine and up to one year in prison.

“It is essential that we get Mr Bannon’s factual and complete testimony in order to get a full accounting of the violence of January 6th and its causes,” Guardian quoted Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, as saying.

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“Bannon will comply with our investigation or he will face the consequences. We cannot allow anyone to stand in the way of the select committee as we work to get to the facts. The stakes are too high,” he said.

According to experts, this process is rarely invoked and rarely leads to jail time. However, the House's pursuit of criminal charges may be more about making an example out of Bannon and sending a message to other potential witnesses.

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Former US president Trump had urged former aides to reject the House committee's requests, claiming the right to withhold information because of executive privilege —a legal provision that protects many White House communications.

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He filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block the House inquiry from obtaining records from the US National Archives.

President Joe Biden's administration says Trump has no legitimate privilege claim.

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In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House’s records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot.

The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US committee investigating the Capitol riot has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection.

The US committee investigating the Capitol riot has voted to recommend criminal prosecution against Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon after he refused to testify before the committee relating to their inquiry into the January 6 insurrection. The US House of Representatives committee approved the contempt of Congress unanimously on Monday, sending the report to the Democratic-controlled House, which is expected on Thursday to authorize the panel to go to court to punish Bannon for his non-compliance. If the full chamber approves the matter, it would be referred to the justice department, which has the final say on bringing charges. If convicted, Bannon could face a fine and up to one year in prison. “It is essential that we get Mr Bannon’s factual and complete testimony in order to get a full accounting of the violence of January 6th and its causes,” Guardian quoted Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, as saying. Also read | Trump sues US committee investigating Jan 6 Capitol Hill riots to block release of White House records “Bannon will comply with our investigation or he will face the consequences. We cannot allow anyone to stand in the way of the select committee as we work to get to the facts. The stakes are too high,” he said. According to experts, this process is rarely invoked and rarely leads to jail time. However, the House's pursuit of criminal charges may be more about making an example out of Bannon and sending a message to other potential witnesses. Also read | US lawmakers grill tech CEOs on Capitol riot, getting few direct answers Former US president Trump had urged former aides to reject the House committee's requests, claiming the right to withhold information because of executive privilege —a legal provision that protects many White House communications. Watch He filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block the House inquiry from obtaining records from the US National Archives. President Joe Biden's administration says Trump has no legitimate privilege claim. Also read | Donald Trump rejects invite to testify at impeachment trial after Capitol riots In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House’s records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot. The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result. (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol riot: US committee votes to hold criminal contempt charge against Trump’s ex-aide Steve Bannon

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the National Archives and a House special committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot in a bid to block Congress from obtaining certain documents related to the insurrection. 
 
"The Committee's request amounts to nothing less than a vexatious, illegal fishing expedition openly endorsed by Biden and designed to unconstitutionally investigate President Trump and his administration," the lawsuit, filed on Monday, read.

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"Our laws do not permit such an impulsive, egregious action against a former President and his close advisors." 
 
In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House's records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot, reports Xinhua news agency. 
 
The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result. 
 
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Trump has said he would assert executive privilege to shield the documents requested by the committee, but Biden, who legal experts said has the ultimate say over whether the information sought by the panel is covered by the executive privilege, determined that Trump's effort to conceal the documents was neither in the best interest of the US nor justified.

In an October 8 letter to Archivist of the US David Ferriero, White House Counsel Dana Remus demanded that he turn over a subset of the required documents that Trump identified as privileged to Congress. 
 
Remus added that those documents should be submitted 30 days after Ferriero notified the former president. 
 
Trump, however, claimed in the lawsuit filed in the DC District Court that Biden has an interest in preserving his executive privilege, saying it amounted to "a political ploy to accommodate his partisan allies".

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"As it relates to any materials being sought in situations like this, where fundamental privileges and constitutional issues are at stake and where a committee has declined to grant sufficient time to conduct a full review, there is a longstanding bipartisan tradition of protective assertions of executive privilege designed to ensure the ability to make a final assertion, if necessary, over some or all of the requested material," the lawsuit read.

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In addition to seeking documents from the Trump White House, the special committee also sent subpoenas to and asked depositions from several former senior officials in the Trump administration, including Steve Bannon, Trump's former chief strategist who defied the subpoena and did not show up at the scheduled hearing last week. 
 
Bannon's no-show infuriated the Democrat-led panel, prompting it to set up a vote Tuesday to recommend criminal contempt charges against him. 
 
In what could potentially be another blow to the former President, Democrat Bennie Thompson, who chairs the special committee, did not rule out subpoenaing Trump.

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the National Archives and a House special committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot in a bid to block Congress from obtaining certain documents related to the insurrection.

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the National Archives and a House special committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot in a bid to block Congress from obtaining certain documents related to the insurrection. "The Committee's request amounts to nothing less than a vexatious, illegal fishing expedition openly endorsed by Biden and designed to unconstitutionally investigate President Trump and his administration," the lawsuit, filed on Monday, read. Also read | US election 2024: Former US President Donald Trump favourite candidate, Biden lagging behind "Our laws do not permit such an impulsive, egregious action against a former President and his close advisors." In August, the committee had requested that the National Archives, which is the custodian of the Trump White House's records, submit a long list of records from the former President`s time in office and the aftermath of the Capitol riot, reports Xinhua news agency. The request is part of the panel's ongoing and intensifying investigation into how a mob of Trump's supporters breached the Capitol on January 6 trying to stop a Congressional joint session from certifying the 2020 presidential election result. Also read | 'How's Biden doing? 'Do you miss me yet?': Trump pokes fun at US President Trump has said he would assert executive privilege to shield the documents requested by the committee, but Biden, who legal experts said has the ultimate say over whether the information sought by the panel is covered by the executive privilege, determined that Trump's effort to conceal the documents was neither in the best interest of the US nor justified. In an October 8 letter to Archivist of the US David Ferriero, White House Counsel Dana Remus demanded that he turn over a subset of the required documents that Trump identified as privileged to Congress. Remus added that those documents should be submitted 30 days after Ferriero notified the former president. Trump, however, claimed in the lawsuit filed in the DC District Court that Biden has an interest in preserving his executive privilege, saying it amounted to "a political ploy to accommodate his partisan allies". Also read | 56% in US feel cheating affected 2020 presidential election outcome, says poll "As it relates to any materials being sought in situations like this, where fundamental privileges and constitutional issues are at stake and where a committee has declined to grant sufficient time to conduct a full review, there is a longstanding bipartisan tradition of protective assertions of executive privilege designed to ensure the ability to make a final assertion, if necessary, over some or all of the requested material," the lawsuit read. Watch | United States: Donald Trump sued Congress and National Archives In addition to seeking documents from the Trump White House, the special committee also sent subpoenas to and asked depositions from several former senior officials in the Trump administration, including Steve Bannon, Trump's former chief strategist who defied the subpoena and did not show up at the scheduled hearing last week. Bannon's no-show infuriated the Democrat-led panel, prompting it to set up a vote Tuesday to recommend criminal contempt charges against him. In what could potentially be another blow to the former President, Democrat Bennie Thompson, who chairs the special committee, did not rule out subpoenaing Trump.

Trump sues to block Congress from obtaining documents related to Capitol riot

Former President Donald Trump’s power to keep information from his White House secret became a central issue this week in the congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters, raising untested legal issues about executive privilege.

On Monday, Trump sued the chairman of the House’s Jan. 6 committee and the head of the National Archives, in an attempt to block Congress from accessing White House papers that could reveal his actions and communications leading up to and during the riot. The select committee voted Tuesday to recommend holding Steve Bannon, an outside adviser to Trump, in contempt for defying a subpoena.

Here is a breakdown of the issues.

What is executive privilege?

It is a power claimed by presidents under the Constitution to prevent the other two branches of government from gaining access to certain internal executive branch information, especially confidential communications involving the president or among his top aides.

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While the Constitution does not mention this secrecy power, the Supreme Court has recognized it as implicit in the founding charter. The idea is that fear of future disclosure could impair presidents’ ability to perform their constitutional duties by chilling the candor of deliberations and the advice they receive.

A valid assertion of executive privilege can provide a lawful basis to defy a subpoena from Congress to provide documents or testimony.

Is Trump’s privilege claim valid?

We probably won’t know for a long time, if ever.

The constitutional line between a president’s secrecy powers and Congress’ investigative authority is hazy, with few Supreme Court guideposts. Historically, such disputes have usually been resolved through compromise, not judicial rulings.

But Trump has pursued a strategy of stonewalling and using the slow pace of litigation and appeals to run out the clock. If there is no Supreme Court ruling before the 2022 midterm and Republicans retake the House in that election, that new Republican majority would most likely drop any civil lawsuits before there is any definitive answer.

Even in that case, any criminal prosecutions brought by the Biden Justice Department would presumably continue. Separately, House Democrats have introduced legislation in response to the Trump presidency that would, among many other things, speed up lawsuits to enforce congressional subpoenas for executive branch information.

Is executive privilege an absolute power?

No. Even a legitimate claim of executive privilege may not always prevail in court if there are countervailing constitutional considerations.

For example, during the Watergate scandal in 1974, the Supreme Court upheld an order requiring President Richard Nixon to turn over tapes of his Oval Office conversations and rejected his claim to an “absolute, unqualified presidential privilege of immunity from judicial process under all circumstances.” In that case, the justices ruled, the judicial need for the tapes for use as evidence in a criminal trial outweighed Nixon’s general interest in confidentiality, especially since the matter did not involve military or diplomatic secrets.

May ex-presidents invoke executive privilege?

Yes, but courts may view their claims with less deference than those of current presidents.

In a 1977 case challenging a law related to the control of White House files from the then-former Nixon administration, the Supreme Court said Nixon could make a claim of executive privilege even though he was out of office.

“We reject the argument that only an incumbent president may assert such claims, and hold that appellant, as a former president, may also be heard to assert them,” the court wrote.

What if the current president disagrees?

Judges will take that disagreement into account in assessing the strength of the ex-president’s claim.

In the 1977 case challenging the law about control of Nixon-era White House files, the Supreme Court noted that his successors — Gerald Ford at an earlier stage in the case, and Jimmy Carter by the end — did not support his claim. And despite saying Nixon was permitted to assert executive privilege as an ex-president, the court ruled against him.

Still, the court also suggested that Nixon might be able to block the release of some of his papers in the future. Nixon never sought to do so, however, and there has not been a Supreme Court case over access to specific information that involves an executive privilege disagreement between a current president and a predecessor.

Does Biden support Trump’s invocation of the privilege?

No. President Joe Biden has declined to assert executive privilege to protect his predecessor’s Jan. 6-related materials from disclosure, instead instructing the National Archives to provide them to Congress 30 days after notifying Trump, absent any court order to the contrary.

Biden determined that under the circumstances — the need for a “full accounting” of an “unprecedented effort to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power” to “ensure nothing similar ever happens again” — keeping such documents secret from Congress and the public was not in the public interest, his White House counsel, Dana Remus, also told the head of the National Archives in a letter this month.

“The constitutional protections of executive privilege should not be used to shield, from Congress or the public, information that reflects a clear and apparent effort to subvert the Constitution itself,” she wrote.

Is Steve Bannon covered by executive privilege?

This is unclear. If any contempt finding against Bannon evolves into legal action, it would raise the novel legal question of whether or how far a claim of executive privilege may extend to communications between a president and an informal adviser outside of the government.

While Trump told former aides that they should not cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee because the information the lawmakers want was privileged, Bannon had resigned, or was ousted, from his former White House position in August 2017. Since Bannon was not part of the executive branch at the time of the interactions with Trump that Congress wants information about, his case raises a twist for which there is scant definitive precedent.

What is contempt of Congress or court?

It is a sanction imposed on people who defy congressional subpoenas or court orders to provide documents or testimony, and it can lead to their imprisonment.

When Congress subpoenas witnesses, lawmakers can enforce those demands by holding recipients who balk in contempt. To do so, the investigating committee that issued the subpoena must first vote to recommend holding such people in contempt of Congress, and the full chamber then votes on whether to do so.

Congress could also file its own lawsuits against people who defy its subpoenas, asking judges to order them to comply with subpoenas. If the witnesses defy court orders, judges can hold them in contempt of court.

How can a person held in contempt be punished?

Being held in contempt of Congress does not by itself carry penalties beyond reputational harm, but Congress can then refer such findings to the Justice Department and ask for criminal contempt charges. If the executive branch agrees to pursue a case and prosecutors win a conviction, the act of defying a congressional subpoena is a misdemeanor crime, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and a term of one to 12 months in jail.

(In theory, lawmakers could also direct the House sergeant-at-arms to arrest recalcitrant witnesses and detain them until the end of its session, but that “inherent contempt” authority is viewed as obsolete; the Capitol has no prison cell and lawmakers have not tried to use this power since 1935.)

And if Congress brings a lawsuit and persuades a judge to order a witness to obey its subpoena — and the witness fails to get that order overturned on appeal — a judicial holding of contempt of court could also lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both.

Can executive privilege protect someone from contempt?

Yes, it can relieve a recalcitrant witness of legal liability for declining to obey a subpoena.

If the courts were to uphold an assertion of executive privilege over the information Congress is seeking, that finding would negate the subpoena and any consequences for disobeying it. 
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Former President Donald Trump’s power to keep information from his White House secret became a central issue this week in the congressional investigation into the Jan.

Former President Donald Trump’s power to keep information from his White House secret became a central issue this week in the congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters, raising untested legal issues about executive privilege. On Monday, Trump sued the chairman of the House’s Jan. 6 committee and the head of the National Archives, in an attempt to block Congress from accessing White House papers that could reveal his actions and communications leading up to and during the riot. The select committee voted Tuesday to recommend holding Steve Bannon, an outside adviser to Trump, in contempt for defying a subpoena. Here is a breakdown of the issues. What is executive privilege? It is a power claimed by presidents under the Constitution to prevent the other two branches of government from gaining access to certain internal executive branch information, especially confidential communications involving the president or among his top aides. Also read | US committee votes to hold criminal contempt charge against Steve Bannon While the Constitution does not mention this secrecy power, the Supreme Court has recognized it as implicit in the founding charter. The idea is that fear of future disclosure could impair presidents’ ability to perform their constitutional duties by chilling the candor of deliberations and the advice they receive. A valid assertion of executive privilege can provide a lawful basis to defy a subpoena from Congress to provide documents or testimony. Is Trump’s privilege claim valid? We probably won’t know for a long time, if ever. The constitutional line between a president’s secrecy powers and Congress’ investigative authority is hazy, with few Supreme Court guideposts. Historically, such disputes have usually been resolved through compromise, not judicial rulings. But Trump has pursued a strategy of stonewalling and using the slow pace of litigation and appeals to run out the clock. If there is no Supreme Court ruling before the 2022 midterm and Republicans retake the House in that election, that new Republican majority would most likely drop any civil lawsuits before there is any definitive answer. Even in that case, any criminal prosecutions brought by the Biden Justice Department would presumably continue. Separately, House Democrats have introduced legislation in response to the Trump presidency that would, among many other things, speed up lawsuits to enforce congressional subpoenas for executive branch information. Is executive privilege an absolute power? No. Even a legitimate claim of executive privilege may not always prevail in court if there are countervailing constitutional considerations. For example, during the Watergate scandal in 1974, the Supreme Court upheld an order requiring President Richard Nixon to turn over tapes of his Oval Office conversations and rejected his claim to an “absolute, unqualified presidential privilege of immunity from judicial process under all circumstances.” In that case, the justices ruled, the judicial need for the tapes for use as evidence in a criminal trial outweighed Nixon’s general interest in confidentiality, especially since the matter did not involve military or diplomatic secrets. May ex-presidents invoke executive privilege? Yes, but courts may view their claims with less deference than those of current presidents. In a 1977 case challenging a law related to the control of White House files from the then-former Nixon administration, the Supreme Court said Nixon could make a claim of executive privilege even though he was out of office. “We reject the argument that only an incumbent president may assert such claims, and hold that appellant, as a former president, may also be heard to assert them,” the court wrote. What if the current president disagrees? Judges will take that disagreement into account in assessing the strength of the ex-president’s claim. In the 1977 case challenging the law about control of Nixon-era White House files, the Supreme Court noted that his successors — Gerald Ford at an earlier stage in the case, and Jimmy Carter by the end — did not support his claim. And despite saying Nixon was permitted to assert executive privilege as an ex-president, the court ruled against him. Still, the court also suggested that Nixon might be able to block the release of some of his papers in the future. Nixon never sought to do so, however, and there has not been a Supreme Court case over access to specific information that involves an executive privilege disagreement between a current president and a predecessor. Does Biden support Trump’s invocation of the privilege? No. President Joe Biden has declined to assert executive privilege to protect his predecessor’s Jan. 6-related materials from disclosure, instead instructing the National Archives to provide them to Congress 30 days after notifying Trump, absent any court order to the contrary. Biden determined that under the circumstances — the need for a “full accounting” of an “unprecedented effort to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power” to “ensure nothing similar ever happens again” — keeping such documents secret from Congress and the public was not in the public interest, his White House counsel, Dana Remus, also told the head of the National Archives in a letter this month. “The constitutional protections of executive privilege should not be used to shield, from Congress or the public, information that reflects a clear and apparent effort to subvert the Constitution itself,” she wrote. Is Steve Bannon covered by executive privilege? This is unclear. If any contempt finding against Bannon evolves into legal action, it would raise the novel legal question of whether or how far a claim of executive privilege may extend to communications between a president and an informal adviser outside of the government. While Trump told former aides that they should not cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee because the information the lawmakers want was privileged, Bannon had resigned, or was ousted, from his former White House position in August 2017. Since Bannon was not part of the executive branch at the time of the interactions with Trump that Congress wants information about, his case raises a twist for which there is scant definitive precedent. What is contempt of Congress or court? It is a sanction imposed on people who defy congressional subpoenas or court orders to provide documents or testimony, and it can lead to their imprisonment. When Congress subpoenas witnesses, lawmakers can enforce those demands by holding recipients who balk in contempt. To do so, the investigating committee that issued the subpoena must first vote to recommend holding such people in contempt of Congress, and the full chamber then votes on whether to do so. Congress could also file its own lawsuits against people who defy its subpoenas, asking judges to order them to comply with subpoenas. If the witnesses defy court orders, judges can hold them in contempt of court. How can a person held in contempt be punished? Being held in contempt of Congress does not by itself carry penalties beyond reputational harm, but Congress can then refer such findings to the Justice Department and ask for criminal contempt charges. If the executive branch agrees to pursue a case and prosecutors win a conviction, the act of defying a congressional subpoena is a misdemeanor crime, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and a term of one to 12 months in jail. (In theory, lawmakers could also direct the House sergeant-at-arms to arrest recalcitrant witnesses and detain them until the end of its session, but that “inherent contempt” authority is viewed as obsolete; the Capitol has no prison cell and lawmakers have not tried to use this power since 1935.) And if Congress brings a lawsuit and persuades a judge to order a witness to obey its subpoena — and the witness fails to get that order overturned on appeal — a judicial holding of contempt of court could also lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both. Can executive privilege protect someone from contempt? Yes, it can relieve a recalcitrant witness of legal liability for declining to obey a subpoena. If the courts were to uphold an assertion of executive privilege over the information Congress is seeking, that finding would negate the subpoena and any consequences for disobeying it.

Trump’s claim of executive privilege in the Jan. 6. inquiry, explained

The House of Representatives committee investigating January 6 Capitol Hill riots case has initiated contempt charges against Steve Bannon, one of former President Donald Trump's longest-standing advisers, for refusing to cooperate with the inquiry.

Capitol riots: US panel holds Steve Bannon in contempt

The US House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has subpoenaed former Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon, the panel's chairman said on Thursday (September 23).

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and former Defense Department official Kash Patel were also subpoenaed and instructed to produce materials and appear for depositions in the weeks ahead, committee Chairman Bennie Thompson said in a statement.

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Meadows, a former congressman, served as former President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. Bannon was a White House adviser to Trump.

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A mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol as Congress was meeting to certify Democrat Joe Biden's election victory, delaying that process for several hours as then-Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress, staff and journalists fled from rioters.

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Nearly 600 people have been arrested in connection with the attack. It was the worst violence at the seat of the US&nbsp;government since the British invasion during the War of 1812.

The US House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has subpoenaed former Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon, the panel's chairman said on Thursday (September 23).

The US House of Representatives Select Committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol has subpoenaed former Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon, the panel's chairman said on Thursday (September 23). Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and former Defense Department official Kash Patel were also subpoenaed and instructed to produce materials and appear for depositions in the weeks ahead, committee Chairman Bennie Thompson said in a statement. Also Read | Risk of another 9/11-style attack on US very real: Former NSA John Bolton to WION Meadows, a former congressman, served as former President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. Bannon was a White House adviser to Trump. Also Read | Double standards? While Kamala Harris talks of Pak terror role, Blinken 'appreciates' it over Afghanistan A mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol as Congress was meeting to certify Democrat Joe Biden's election victory, delaying that process for several hours as then-Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress, staff and journalists fled from rioters. Also Read | CIA Vienna station chief removed amid 'Havana syndrome' criticism: Report Nearly 600 people have been arrested in connection with the attack. It was the worst violence at the seat of the US government since the British invasion during the War of 1812.

Trump allies Bannon, Meadows subpoenaed in US Congress' probe of Capitol riot

The January 06 riot on Capitol Building in the US were a big hit to the US and its democracy. While Trump posed a displeasure over it in the public eye, the reality may be different.<o:p></o:p>

Some reports have claimed that former US President Donald Trump was not only aware of such a riot but had also, to some extent, promoted it.<o:p></o:p>

The Capitol riot had the possibility of converting into a proper coup, if the authorities had not intervened at the right time, reports claim. However, many experts had also allegedly ignored several signs and warnings pointing towards a possible riot.

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In a new book being released by US journalist Bob Woodward, the writer has claimed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Trump</a> had blueprints that his followers of the Republican Party had used to disrupt the certification ceremony on January 06. In the book titled ‘Peril’, the author claims that the President and his followers had a plan laid out for then-Vice President Mile Pence to disrupt Joe Biden’s certifying ceremony. <o:p></o:p>

This is not the first time someone has claimed that Trump had motivated his followers to intervene the ceremony. Trump was openly against the US election 2020 result. The former reality TV star believed he won the elections to Joe Biden only due to voter fraud, and not because the people of American did not vote for him. However, he has been unable to support his allegations with any proper evidence till date.

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Talking about the voter fraud, reports by the western media house such as the New York Times also claim that Trump’s campaign officials were well aware that Trump was lying. The campaign staff knew that all allegations and claims of voter fraud were false and made-up by Trump himself. However, his staff decided to turn a blind eye and let their leader go on with the allegations.<o:p></o:p>

Trump’s personality and nature is also, once again, being dragged through the mud. Trump has once again emerged as a man who cares more about his portrayal in the public eye, rather than helping the citizens of his country as good leader. In his book, Bob Woodward claims that Trump was less concerned about people’s choice of leader and helping them, and more about coming out as a ‘loser’.<o:p></o:p>

The January 06 riot on Capitol Building in the US were a big hit to the US and its democracy. While Trump posed a displeasure over it in the public eye, the reality may be different.

The January 06 riot on Capitol Building in the US were a big hit to the US and its democracy. While Trump posed a displeasure over it in the public eye, the reality may be different. Some reports have claimed that former US President Donald Trump was not only aware of such a riot but had also, to some extent, promoted it. The Capitol riot had the possibility of converting into a proper coup, if the authorities had not intervened at the right time, reports claim. However, many experts had also allegedly ignored several signs and warnings pointing towards a possible riot. Also read | 'Too Much and Never Enough': Donald Trump sues Mary Trump and western media In a new book being released by US journalist Bob Woodward, the writer has claimed that Trump had blueprints that his followers of the Republican Party had used to disrupt the certification ceremony on January 06. In the book titled ‘Peril’, the author claims that the President and his followers had a plan laid out for then-Vice President Mile Pence to disrupt Joe Biden’s certifying ceremony. This is not the first time someone has claimed that Trump had motivated his followers to intervene the ceremony. Trump was openly against the US election 2020 result. The former reality TV star believed he won the elections to Joe Biden only due to voter fraud, and not because the people of American did not vote for him. However, he has been unable to support his allegations with any proper evidence till date. Also read | Trump 2016 campaign: Two charged by US Justice Deptt for funnelling $25,000 from Russian national Talking about the voter fraud, reports by the western media house such as the New York Times also claim that Trump’s campaign officials were well aware that Trump was lying. The campaign staff knew that all allegations and claims of voter fraud were false and made-up by Trump himself. However, his staff decided to turn a blind eye and let their leader go on with the allegations. Trump’s personality and nature is also, once again, being dragged through the mud. Trump has once again emerged as a man who cares more about his portrayal in the public eye, rather than helping the citizens of his country as good leader. In his book, Bob Woodward claims that Trump was less concerned about people’s choice of leader and helping them, and more about coming out as a ‘loser’.

Trump promoted false information, motivated Capitol rioters: Reports

As Washington gears for a right-right rally, the House speaker of the US Congress, Nancy Pelosi, has compared the January 06 Capitol riot to the heinous 9/11 terrorism attack.<o:p></o:p>

Pro-Trump supporters are readying to march outside the Capitol building to raise their voices in support of people who had attacked the high-security area on January 06. The far-right demonstrators will be taking to the streets to protest the arrest of the people who destroyed the Capitol building and the idea of democracy in the US in January 2021.<o:p></o:p>

To avoid repetition of the deadly attack, this time the US Capitol Police are better prepared to handle any form in violent or non-violent attacks.

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This time the Capitol Police has installed new security fencing all around the Capitol building to keep protestors away from the high-security area.&nbsp;In addition to this, new and improved surveillance cameras have also been set up in the area to keep an eye on every little detail during and around the protest.<o:p></o:p>

"What we're concerned about, I think more than anything, is the possibility of counter-demonstrators making it to this demonstration and there being violence between those two groups," Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters.<o:p></o:p>

Termed as 'Justice for J6', this rally is being organised by a non-profit organisation, Look Ahead America. The organisation is controlled by a former analyst of the Republican Party, Matt Braynard.<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, Pelosi, a strong Trump critic, has likened the January 06 riot to the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.

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Pelosi justified her statement by saying that while the 9/11 terrorism attack on the World Trade Center was an attack on US from outside, the January 06 attack (promoted by Donald Trump) was an assault on the US democracy from within the country.<o:p></o:p>

It "was an assault on Congress, constitution and our democracy. How we deal with it is really the measure of the strength of our democracy,"&nbsp;Pelosi said.<o:p></o:p>

She also urged Republicans to mend their ways and request their followers to stop violent attacks on the country. <o:p></o:p>

"I would say to my Republican friends – and I do have some – take back your party, the Republican party. The Grand Old Party has made tremendous contributions to our country founded by Lincoln. Don’t let your party be hijacked by a cult – essentially, that is what is happening," Pelosi said. "This is not conservative. This is radical rightwing, off the spectrum, anti-governance and if you are anti-governance it is very difficult to govern."<o:p></o:p>

As Washington gears for a right-right rally, the House speaker of the US Congress, Nancy Pelosi, has compared the January 06 Capitol riot to the heinous 9/11 terrorism attack.

As Washington gears for a right-right rally, the House speaker of the US Congress, Nancy Pelosi, has compared the January 06 Capitol riot to the heinous 9/11 terrorism attack. Pro-Trump supporters are readying to march outside the Capitol building to raise their voices in support of people who had attacked the high-security area on January 06. The far-right demonstrators will be taking to the streets to protest the arrest of the people who destroyed the Capitol building and the idea of democracy in the US in January 2021. To avoid repetition of the deadly attack, this time the US Capitol Police are better prepared to handle any form in violent or non-violent attacks. Also read | Fire breaks out in building near Capitol building before far-right rally This time the Capitol Police has installed new security fencing all around the Capitol building to keep protestors away from the high-security area. In addition to this, new and improved surveillance cameras have also been set up in the area to keep an eye on every little detail during and around the protest. "What we're concerned about, I think more than anything, is the possibility of counter-demonstrators making it to this demonstration and there being violence between those two groups," Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters. Termed as 'Justice for J6', this rally is being organised by a non-profit organisation, Look Ahead America. The organisation is controlled by a former analyst of the Republican Party, Matt Braynard. Meanwhile, Pelosi, a strong Trump critic, has likened the January 06 riot to the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. WATCH | Pelosi justified her statement by saying that while the 9/11 terrorism attack on the World Trade Center was an attack on US from outside, the January 06 attack (promoted by Donald Trump) was an assault on the US democracy from within the country. It "was an assault on Congress, constitution and our democracy. How we deal with it is really the measure of the strength of our democracy," Pelosi said. She also urged Republicans to mend their ways and request their followers to stop violent attacks on the country. "I would say to my Republican friends – and I do have some – take back your party, the Republican party. The Grand Old Party has made tremendous contributions to our country founded by Lincoln. Don’t let your party be hijacked by a cult – essentially, that is what is happening," Pelosi said. "This is not conservative. This is radical rightwing, off the spectrum, anti-governance and if you are anti-governance it is very difficult to govern."

Nancy Pelosi compares Capitol riot to 9/11 attack; US police ready for 'Justice for J6' rally

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC.<o:p></o:p>

A far-right rally named "Justice For J6" is scheduled to take place in Washington DC on September 16 in which hundreds of people will take to the roads to show solidarity with the people who were arrested for participating in the January 06 riot.

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Learning from the previous massacre-like situation, the Capitol Police re-installed security fencing all around the Capitol to keep protestors away from the high-security area. New and improved surveillance cameras were also set up in the area to closely monitor the protestors.<o:p></o:p>

While the initial reports suggested that smoke was seen rising from the Capitol building, DC Fire and EMS tweeted that fire had broken out in a building on 7th &amp; D Sts SW.

As per the emergency services, the fire broke out&nbsp;on the roof of a hi-rise building which is under construction. The fire is reportedly contained to the "roof and roofing materials on a building under construction". For now, 20 units and 100 personnel have been deployed to contain the fire.

No injuries have been reported yet.

The fire comes a few days after the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attack and a few hours before the pro-right rally in the same area.

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC.

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC. A far-right rally named "Justice For J6" is scheduled to take place in Washington DC on September 16 in which hundreds of people will take to the roads to show solidarity with the people who were arrested for participating in the January 06 riot. Update Working Fire 7th & D Sts SW. #DCsBravest have made access to roof. Fire appears confined to roof and roofing materials on a building under construction. pic.twitter.com/dHNxfgPRBc — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 16, 2021 × Learning from the previous massacre-like situation, the Capitol Police re-installed security fencing all around the Capitol to keep protestors away from the high-security area. New and improved surveillance cameras were also set up in the area to closely monitor the protestors. While the initial reports suggested that smoke was seen rising from the Capitol building, DC Fire and EMS tweeted that fire had broken out in a building on 7th & D Sts SW. As per the emergency services, the fire broke out on the roof of a hi-rise building which is under construction. The fire is reportedly contained to the "roof and roofing materials on a building under construction". For now, 20 units and 100 personnel have been deployed to contain the fire. No injuries have been reported yet. The fire comes a few days after the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attack and a few hours before the pro-right rally in the same area.

Fire breaks out in building near Capitol building before far-right rally

Seven US Capitol Police officers have filed lawsuits against their former President Donald Trump. The officers were assaulted during the January 6 Capitol riots.

Seven Capitol Police officers sue Donald Trump over riots

District of Columbia police officer Michael Fanone described being pulled into the crowd of rioters, beaten, "electrocuted again and again and again with a Taser," and robbed of his badge.

US police officers recount horrors from Capitol riots

Four policers who defended the US capitol during the insurrection delivered their testimony. The officers said they were punched and kicked. “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Police officers recall US capitol insurrection, says they were 'kicked and punched'

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