The former director of the Miami Young Republicans, who was allegedly captured on surveillance video breaching the Crypt of the U.S. Capitol, was arrested last week on charges in connection to the Jan. 6 riot, according to newly unsealed court documents Monday. Barbara Balmaseda, 23, of Miami Lakes, Florida, is …
Read More »Supreme Court takes challenge to Jan. 6 charge that could have implications for Trump
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to weigh in on a Jan. 6 rioters’ case disputing an obstruction charge that could have implications for one of former President Donald Trump’s criminal cases. The justices agreed to review a lower court’s ruling that revived a charge against three defendants accused ofobstructing …
Read More »Dem rep defends DOJ obtaining GOP senator call records in 2023: 'You weren't surveilled'
A House Democrat defended the Department of Justice allegedly tracking the private communications and phone calls of nearly a dozen Republican senators in 2023, writing on X that, “you weren’t surveilled.” Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., made the remark after Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said he was briefed on the matter …
Read More »Pardoned Jan 6 rioter accused of threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries after Trump clemency
A participant in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot who received a pardon from President Donald Trump is now accused of threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan, 34, allegedly sent threatening text messages about an appearance by Jeffries, according to a felony complaint filed in New York …
Read More »FBI releases new surveillance video of suspect who placed pipe bombs near DNC, RNC offices in DC
The FBI posted new surveillance video on X showing previously unseen footage of the suspect who planted pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on Jan. 5, 2021, as officials renewed a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. “The FBI is still offering a $500,000 …
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