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Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a "Stop the Steal" rally on January 06, 2021

DOJ Will Not Defend Republican Rep. Mo Brooks in Jan 6 Lawsuit Because “Inciting a Violent Attack” Is Not Part of His Official Job Description

As an added bonus, this potentially sets a precedent for the DOJ to also decline to defend others in the case, including Donald Trump himself.

Pro-Trump rioters try to break into the U.S. Capitol as police hold them off with plastic shields.

Paul Hodgkins Is the First Capitol Rioter To Receive a Prison Sentence

His lawyer tried to argue that a light sentence with no prison time would help "heal" the country. The judge did not agree.

Pro-Trump supporters look on from a crowd in front of the US Capitol building during the Jan 6 insurrection.

Front Line Rioter & Obvious Genius Arrested With a List of How To Do Crimes and Fully Constructed Capitol Lego Set

In addition to multiple weapons and a handwritten list titled "Step by Step To Create Hometown Militia," Robert Morss had a fully constructed Lego model of the US Capitol in his home.

Pro-Trump rioters try to break into the U.S. Capitol as police hold them off with plastic shields.

A Lawyer Representing Capitol Riot Defendants Is Giving Her Clients the Basic U.S. History Lessons They Never Got in School

H. Heather Shaner is assigning her clients reading lists and viewing material designed to teach them about things like slavery, the Holocaust, and Native American genocide–basic parts of our collective history.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol

Toyota Has a Garbage Explanation for Being #1 Donor to Republicans Who Helped Incite the Capitol Riot

When asked what they had to say for themselves, Toyota really outdid itself and issued a statement that might actually be even worse than the donations themselves. (Maybe.)

Rep. Eric Swalwell speaks from his desk in the House.

Eric Swalwell Sues Republican Rep. Mo Brooks, Brooks Responds by Accidentally Posting His Gmail Password Online

Pro security tip: Don't keep your passwords taped to your computer!

Tim Ryan shouting at Republicans on the House floor.

Tim Ryan Roasts Republicans Opposing the January 6 Capitol Riot Commission

Ryan's passionate rant could bolster his political aspirations, as the former presidential candidate has announced he's running for the Senate.

Josh Hawley looks perplexed.

Josh Hawley Thinks “Rioter” Is a Slur

Despite repeatedly declaring that he is being "muzzled" and censored by the mainstream media, Josh Hawley has been hitting the press circuit hard for his new book.

Pro-Trump rioters try to break into the U.S. Capitol as police hold them off with plastic shields.

Capitol Police Were Reportedly Instructed To Take It Easy on January 6 Rioters

A new report lays out the clearest picture we've gotten yet as to what went so wrong on January 6. And folks, it's not great.

Trump supporters wave a Trump 2020 flag during the Capitol riot.

Another Capitol Riot Suspect Does FBI’s Job for Them, Was Arrested Wearing a Shirt Reading “I Was There”

I'm guessing that doesn't count as an official confession, but it has to be close.