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Texas Judge to Lawyer: Your ‘White Mediocrity’ Can’t Handle ‘Black Excellence’

Rebranding - Medical Schools Playing Hide The DEI Ball (Our Report)

Midterms Manipulation — Legal Insurrection Podcast: Episode 39

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Following Riots, Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick Dies

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 08, 2021 73 Comments

Though prematurely reported Thursday, it has since been confirmed that Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away Thursday evening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBe8R3AlD1U

Education Secretary DeVos Resigns, Blames Trump’s Rhetoric for Capitol Hill Violence

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 82 Comments

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned Thursday evening.

https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1347336709420298242

TRUMP VIDEO: “I am outraged at the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem” at U.S. Capitol

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 07, 2021 71 Comments

Donald Trump just released a video statement regarding the riots at the Capitol yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqrBK9wmHl8

Michelle Obama Wants Big Tech to Permanently Ban Trump

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 52 Comments

Former First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged Big Tech to permanently ban President Donald Trump on their platforms. She also wants them to figure out a way "to prevent technology from being used by the nation's leaders to fuel insurrection."

University of San Francisco Ditching Mascot Over Student Complaints

Maine School Administrator Objects to Dogs in the Classroom, Citing Muslim Views

UT-San Antonio Student Apologizes for Gleefully Mocking Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Two U. Colorado Students Shot at Halloween House Party

Northeastern Faculty Give 98.5% of Political Donations to Left-Wing Candidates

UC Berkeley Student Govt. Pushes to Make Chemistry Building Bathroom Gender-Neutral

https://twitter.com/thejaydenxander/status/1347056697899163648

Video of Shooting Death of Ashli Babbitt Raises Questions About Use of Deadly Force

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 157 Comments

Video emerged on Twitter of Capitol Police allegedly shooting and killing Ashli Babbitt during the attack on Capitol Hill. Some people claim cold-blooded murder while others say the officer was justified in the shooting. It definitely raises questions about using deadly force.

https://twitter.com/Roberto62543651/status/1011694022417633281

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Submitted Resignation Letter

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 13 Comments

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao submitted her resignation letter a day after the chaos at Capitol Hill. She is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

LIVE UPDATES — Capitol Hill Protest Fallout

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 45 Comments

We will put updates here throughout the day on anything related to the violence on Capitol Hill yesterday.

Twitter Will Restore Trump’s Account After the 12-Hour Lock Since He Deleted Offending Tweets

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 14 Comments

Twitter locked President Donald Trump's account yesterday for policy violations during the mob attack by Trump supporters on Capitol Hill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R-PxLeKJmA

Trump Says ‘Orderly Transition’ of Power Will Happen After Congress Certified Biden’s Win

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 26 Comments

Congress certified president-elect Joe Biden's victory early Thursday morning after a horrific day on Capitol Hill. President Donald Trump promised an "orderly transition on January 20th."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdBt0Ta6028&t=37s

European Leaders, Media React to Capitol Hill Mayhem

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on January 07, 2021 31 Comments

European leaders and the mainstream media on the other side of the Atlantic came out in unison to condemn the violence in the Capitol Hill. The leaders of the three leading European powers, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, found the harshest words to criticize pro-Trump protesters responsible for the mayhem.

https://twitter.com/Candour99/status/1346912978868654082

The Trump Movement As We Knew It Ended Today

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 06, 2021 325 Comments

It's often hard to understand the impact an event will have in the future when you are going through it in real time or soon after. Today's storming of the Capitol, including rioting, is one of those real-time events about which I'm comfortable reaching some conclusions.

CBS News: Cabinet Members Discussing 25th Amendment To Remove Trump

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 06, 2021 49 Comments

A CBS News correspondent reports that cabinet members are discussing possibly invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump as president.

https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1346988112896008196

Pence Speaks at the Senate: ‘You Did Not Win’ and ‘This is Still the People’s House’

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 06, 2021 39 Comments

Vice President Mike Pence addressed the Senate as they made their way back to work after a horrible day at the U.S. Capitol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeI4lzNv8ks

Resignations Begin in the Trump Administration

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 06, 2021 12 Comments

First Lady Melania Trump's Chief of Staff Stephanie Grisham resigned tonight after the violence at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Grisham was the first person to resign. Reports indicate others have as well and higher-ranking members are thinking about it.

Twitter Removes Tweets, Locks Trumps Account, While Facebook Removes Trump Post

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 06, 2021 19 Comments

Hold on to your hats, kids. It's going to be a bumpy few weeks. Following the chaos on Capitol Hill which resulted in the death of a protester, Twitter and Facebook have taken steps to censor President Trump's account.