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Capitol Suspect’s Ex Turns Him In After He Calls Her A ‘Moron’

Pennsylvania man Richard Michetti apparently sent his ex-girlfriend text messages and two videos from inside the Capitol.
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Democratic Lawmakers Give Emotional Testimony On Experiences Of Capitol Attack

Democrats in Congress spoke passionately on the House floor, some in tears, about January 6, the day of the armed insurrection by pro-Trump rioters.
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Twitter Bans 70,000+ Accounts That Spread QAnon Conspiracy Theories

“These accounts were engaged in sharing harmful QAnon-associated content at scale," the social media company said.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz Mocked For Caring More About Twitter Bans Than Insurrection

Many Twitter users questioned the Florida Republican's priorities — and also his understanding of the First Amendment.
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Another US Capitol Police Officer Has Died After Trump Supporters' Riot

Officer Howard Liebengood died on Saturday, the department announced. He is the second officer to die since Wednesday's violent siege of the Capitol.
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Ocasio-Cortez Rips Josh Hawley For 'Crying Over A Book Deal' After Fuelling A Riot

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the GOP senator, whose book deal was yanked over his role in the Capitol riot.
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The Project Host Calls Trump A 'Criminal' After Capitol Riots

She also said seeing the disturbing scenes of Trump supporters storming the US Capitol was like "watching a bad movie".
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