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America’s dangerous descent into violence

Commentary / World Jul 31, 2022

America’s dangerous descent into violence

by Richard K. Sherwin

As the history of fascist movements shows, the rise of private and cycles of bloodshed are instrumental in efforts to undermine the sovereign authority of the prevailing state.

U.S. Justice Department asking witnesses about Trump in its Jan. 6 investigation

World / Politics Jul 27, 2022

U.S. Justice Department asking witnesses about Trump in its Jan. 6 investigation

by Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush

Federal prosecutors sought information about the former president’s role in the efforts to overturn the election as the inquiry accelerates.

After gripping U.S. Capitol riot hearings, will Trump be indicted?

World / Politics Jul 23, 2022

After gripping U.S. Capitol riot hearings, will Trump be indicted?

by Chris Lefkow and Charlotte Plantive

The weighty decision to potentially bring charges against the former president rests essentially with one man: Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Trump watched U.S. Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignoring pleas to call for peace

World Jul 22, 2022

Trump watched U.S. Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignoring pleas to call for peace

by Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan

Trump's daughter Ivanka and son Don Jr. are said to have been among those who pleaded with the former president to act.

U.S. House panel subpoenas Secret Service records in Jan. 6 inquiry

World / Politics Jul 16, 2022

U.S. House panel subpoenas Secret Service records in Jan. 6 inquiry

The committee investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed the records after being told by a government inspector general that the agency wasn’t cooperating with the inquiry.

Trump incited Capitol attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting, panel told

World Jul 13, 2022

Trump incited Capitol attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting, panel told

by Patricia Zengerle, Richard Cowan and Doina Chiacu

The committee also produced evidence that aides and outside agitators knew before the riot that Trump would urge thousands of his supporters to march on the Capitol.

Explosive hearing on U.S. Capitol riot delivers blow to Trump as he eyes 2024 bid

World Jun 30, 2022

Explosive hearing on U.S. Capitol riot delivers blow to Trump as he eyes 2024 bid

by Mike Dorning, Steven T. Dennis and Billy House

The former president has so far maintained his hold on the Republican Party despite scandals and controversies that would have ended the careers of other politicians.

Trump’s Jan. 6 rage gets vivid retelling in ex-aide’s testimony

World Jun 29, 2022

Trump’s Jan. 6 rage gets vivid retelling in ex-aide’s testimony

by Mike Dorning, Steven T. Dennis and Billy House

Cassidy Hutchinson, then an assistant to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, gave the most gripping testimony yet in a House committee’s hearings on the Capitol riot.

To charge or not to charge: The Trump dilemma roiling America

World Jun 26, 2022

To charge or not to charge: The Trump dilemma roiling America

The burden of proof for conviction in a criminal prosecution is considerably higher than the bar for condemning someone in a congressional hearing.

Trump allies sought pardons after supporting his attempts to overturn election

World Jun 24, 2022

Trump allies sought pardons after supporting his attempts to overturn election

by Richard Cowan, Moira Warburton and Sarah N. Lynch

Their names emerged at the end of a fifth day of hearings that focused on how Trump pressured top Justice Department officials daily in his final weeks in office.

U.S. Capitol assault hearings take break as new evidence floods in

World Jun 23, 2022

U.S. Capitol assault hearings take break as new evidence floods in

The new evidence includes documents from the National Archive and multiple new leads given to a tip-line since the televised hearings began earlier in June.

Trump-inspired menacing of officials dominates Jan. 6 hearing

World Jun 22, 2022

Trump-inspired menacing of officials dominates Jan. 6 hearing

by Mike Dorning, Billy House and Chris Strohm

The proceedings offered a portrait of public officials who said they drew deeply on reservoirs of faith and fidelity to their oaths of office as a fragile barrier to Trump.

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