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**Insurrection** at U.S. Capitol Unleashed in Biden’s Fiery State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a spirited State of the Union address, challenging his potential opponent, Donald Trump, without mentioning him by name. Biden emphasized core American values such as honesty, decency, and equality, contrasting his vision with what he described as a narrative of “resentment, revenge, and retribution.” During the 68-minute speech, Biden took aim at Republicans on issues ranging from immigration to taxes, engaging in a lively back-and-forth with fellow Democrats. …

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Capitol Attack Sentences Overturned in Landmark Ruling by Appeals Court

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Washington, D.C. – A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. made a significant decision regarding the sentencing of a defendant related to the 2021 attack on the Capitol. The court overturned a portion of the defendant’s sentence, which has implications for over a hundred other cases linked to the January 6th insurrection. The ruling by a three-judge panel focused on the lower court’s sentencing of the defendant for interfering with the administration of justice during …

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Capitol Riot Tree Cutter Gets 3.5 Years in Prison for Marijuana Smokeout in Senator’s Office

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Washington D.C. – A man who smoked marijuana in a senator’s office during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was handed a 3½-year prison sentence after a series of disruptive actions in court. Brandon Fellows, 29, from Upstate New York, was convicted of obstructing an official proceeding, entering a restricted building, and disorderly conduct following his involvement in the Capitol riot. Representing himself for most of his legal proceedings, Fellows faced contempt …

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Trump’s Immunity Claim Rejected: Lawsuits Over Capitol Attack Move Forward After Former President’s Supreme Court Decision

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WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump’s legal battles related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol are moving forward after he chose not to take his immunity claim to the Supreme Court. Trump had until Thursday to file a petition at the Supreme Court challenging an appeals court decision from December that rejected his immunity arguments, but he did not do so. This means that lawsuits seeking to hold Trump personally accountable for his …

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McMorris Rodgers Retirement Announcement Shocks Capitol Hill – GOP Committee Chair to Step Down

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SPOKANE, Wash. – U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a leading House Republican and the most senior woman in her party’s leadership, announced Friday she would not run for re-election in 2022. Rep. McMorris Rodgers, who represents the eastern third of Washington, said she wants to spend more time with her family and listed a series of accomplishments during her 17 years in Congress. She never mentioned her future political plans and did not take questions. …

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Supreme Court Decision: Donald Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Likely to be Restored – Capitol Riot Efforts Rejected

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision regarding whether or not former President Donald Trump will be eligible to appear on future ballots. This decision comes after multiple lower courts have ruled on the matter and is likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape leading up to the next election. The case revolves around the events of the Capitol riot, with efforts being made to remove Trump …

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Supreme Court to Hear Donald Trump’s Appeal to Stay on 2024 Ballot Amid Concerns Over Capitol Attack

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court is set to hear a critical case involving former President Donald Trump’s appeal to remain on the 2024 ballot. This case is considered the most significant election-related dispute since the 2000 Bush v. Gore ruling. The central issue at hand is whether Trump’s actions following his 2020 election loss, culminating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, disqualify him from seeking the presidency again. This case …

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Republican Man Charged with Felony for Beheading Satanic Temple Display at Iowa Capitol

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Des Moines, Iowa – A former Mississippi house candidate has been charged with a felony for destroying a display put up by the Satanic Temple at Iowa’s Capitol in December. Michael Cassidy, who also ran for Mississippi’s state House of Representatives, is accused of attacking and beheading the permitted statue, leading to the enhanced charge of third-degree criminal mischief in violation of individual rights. The Polk County Attorney’s Office stated that evidence showed Cassidy destroyed …

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