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D.C.'s acting U.S. attorney calls scope of Capitol investigation 'unprecedented'

D.C.'s acting U.S. attorney calls scope of Capitol investigation 'unprecedented'

The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia tells NPR that "hundreds" of people may ultimately face charges related to the storming of the Capitol. He says there's likely to be a wide array of criminal charges, ranging from destruction of federal property to murder.
by Martin Kaste

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Republican senator says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Republican senator says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Democrats' momentum for a fresh drive to quickly impeach outgoing President Donald Trump gained support Saturday, and a Republican senator said the president's role in the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters was worthy of rebuke.
by The Associated Press

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As inauguration nears, concerns grow of more violence

As inauguration nears, concerns grow of more violence

Wednesday's violent insurrection at the Capitol led to the deaths of five people. Some lawmakers and others worry that it was just the beginning.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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3 more charged in Capitol attack, including men identified in viral photos

3 more charged in Capitol attack, including men identified in viral photos

Jacob Anthony Chansley, known as the "QAnon shaman," was charged alongside Adam Johnson and Derek Evans in a federal court Saturday. Johnson is said to be the man seen carrying the speaker's lectern.
by Jason Slotkin

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'Brian did his job': Family remembers fallen Capitol police officer

'Brian did his job': Family remembers fallen Capitol police officer

From his early days growing up in New Jersey, Brian Sicknick wanted to be a police officer. After enlisting in the National Guard, he joined the U.S. Capitol Police in 2008, serving until his death Thursday as rioters seething over President Donald Trump’s election loss stormed the building.
by The Associated Press

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Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police

Deadly siege focuses attention on Capitol Police

The Capitol rampage shocked the world and left the country on edge, forcing the resignations of three top security officials over the failure to stop the breach. Lawmakers have demanded a review of operations and an FBI briefing over what they called a “terrorist attack.”
by The Associated Press

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Can Trump pardon himself? Most scholars say no

Can Trump pardon himself? Most scholars say no

While some constitutional scholars argue that the pardon power is absolute, most believe a president cannot pardon himself. But Trump has openly enjoyed violating long-established norms — and pardons have been no exception.
by Nina Totenberg

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'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

President Donald Trump's steadfast grip on Republicans in Washington is beginning to crumble, leaving him more politically isolated than at any other point in his turbulent administration.
by The Associated Press

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Robbinsdale police officers fatally shoot man with knife

Robbinsdale police officers fatally shoot man with knife

Robbinsdale police say their officers fatally shot a man with a knife Friday morning after a brief vehicle chase in a residential neighborhood.
by MPR News Staff

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