The rioter who gloated as he sat at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk — and a West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself storming the US Capitol — were among those arrested Friday, authorities said.
Richard Barnett — who was caught in a now-infamous viral photo lounging back in Pelosi’s chair in her private congressional office with his feet up on her desk after he and the pro-Trump mob infiltrated the building — turned himself into a local sheriff’s office in Arkansas in the morning, said Fox affiliate KNWA.
Barnett, 60, was charged with federal counts including violent entry, theft of public property, disorderly conduct and entering and remaining on restricted grounds, CNN said.
In addition to illegally entering the building and speaker’s office, Barnett allegedly stole a letter from Pelosi meant for US Rep. Bill Long (R-Mo.). . .
Meanwhile, West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans — who recorded himself inside the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday shouting, “We’re in, baby!’’ — was federally charged with entering a restricted area, the Justice Department said.
(Read more from “Protester Who Lounged at Pelosi’s Desk, GOP Lawmaker Charged Over Capitol Siege” HERE)
By Townhall. Footage from Wednesday’s infamous pro-Trump rally, which turned into a riot, shows that not every Trump supporter was on board with the decision to trespass into the Capitol and ransack congressional offices.
“No Antifa, no Antifa,” a woman is heard shouting as protesters break their way into the Capitol. Another Trump supporter can be seen attempting to physically restrain an individual damaging the doorway leading into the building.
“Don’t break that window,” a person yells.
Stop listening to MSM lies. I was there in DC. Antifa started to break windows but stops by Trump supporters. pic.twitter.com/4KN2EueEJ9
Violence by Antifa on the south side where Trump supporters were told to March to. Supporters stopped the breakage but he started again later. MSM keeps saying it’s Trump https://t.co/0EIewoCwxb’s not. pic.twitter.com/eYLD3FlKiG
New Footage Yields More Questions Regarding the Woman Shot and Killed Inside the Capitol
By Townhall. Why was it so easy for demonstrators to storm the Capitol? Was the city prepared? Regardless, the fact is that while Congress was debating certifying the 2020 Electoral College results, senators and representatives had to recess and flee to safety as Trump supporters broke into the building. Guns were drawn inside the House chamber as police barricaded the door to prevent protesters from coming inside. The Senate floor was breached. Inside the building, tear gas was deployed and a rumble between police and protesters broke out in the Rotunda. Also, a woman was shot and killed. The footage is not pleasant. You can watch it here [WARNING: Graphic content].
It clearly shows a police officer shoot the woman who is trying to bust down the door, but as Ben Domenech of The Federalist noted, “This is crazy. There were other cops right behind her.
Was there an attempt at an arrest? I also understand that this is one of those situations where you could potentially be shot by police. We’ll let the investigation begin as there always is with an officer-involved shooting, but I’m sure more questions will be raised before we get any answers. Also, Twitter is not the place to debate or argue this event at all. Dan Cohen of Behind the Headlines had the clip, by the way.
I believe at that point they had already evacuated, but it's clear he shot an unarmed trespasser who literally had other cops at her back without even trying to make an arrest.
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President Donald Trump condemned supporters who stormed Capitol Hill in stronger terms on Thursday, calling for renewed bonds of patriotism during the transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden.
“This moment calls for healing and reconciliation,” Trump said. “2020 has been a challenging time for our people.” . . .
“The demonstrators who infiltrated the capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy,” Trump said. “To those who engage in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country, and to those who broke the law, you will pay.”
“America is and must always be a nation of law and order,” Trump said, adding that although “emotions are high” after the election, “tempers must be cooled.” . . .
“To all of my wonderful supporters, I know that you are disappointed, but I also want you to know that our incredible journey is only just beginning,” he concluded.
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By WND. One woman died as a result of a shooting Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol as Vice President Mike Pence was evacuated along with lawmakers meeting for the joint session of Congress to certify the election when protesters stormed the building, breaching multiple layers of security and barricades. . .
Later reports confirmed one woman had died, but no details were available immediately. Editor’s note: more on her tragic death, below.
President Trump tweeted: “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”
BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun
This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Thousands, police can’t stop them pic.twitter.com/VVdTUwV5YN
By CNN. The US Capitol is once again secured but four people are dead — including one woman who was shot — after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings[.] . . .
A woman, who is yet to be identified, died after being shot in the chest on the Capitol grounds, DC police confirmed to CNN. More information on the shooting was not immediately available and a police spokesperson said additional details will come later. DC Police Chief Robert Contee said three other people died from medical emergencies during the riot.
“One adult female and two adult males appear to have suffered from separate medical emergencies, which resulted in their deaths. Any loss of life in the District is tragic and our thoughts are with anyone impacted by their loss,” Contee said at a news conference Wednesday night. (Read more from “U.S. Capitol Secured, 4 Dead” HERE)
Woman Killed at Capitol Identified as Air Force Veteran From San Diego
By Forbes. The woman who died after being shot as a mob of Trump supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has been identified as Ashli Babbitt, an Air Force veteran from San Diego, according to multiple reports.
Babbitt died at a hospital after being rushed out of the Capitol on a stretcher Wednesday afternoon (some media are spelling her last name as Babbit).
Babbitt was among a group of Trump supporters inside the Capitol when police opened fire, but it is unclear at this point what caused the lethal use of force.
According to WTTG-TV, Babbitt lived in San Diego, and was a 14-year Air Force veteran. (Read more from “Woman Killed at Capitol Identified as Air Force Veteran From San Diego” HERE)
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Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy has raised over $18 million for struggling small businesses that have continued paying employees despite financial devastation caused by crippling government lockdowns.
Nearly 80 businesses have already been supported by the Barstool Fund after Portnoy became fed up with unjust lockdowns and no relief. “I can’t believe in this country that what I consider the most basic right of them all, the right to earn a living, the right to earn a livelihood, is now being stolen,” Portnoy said. “And they’re saying that they protect us. Let us protect ourselves. You’re not protecting a family that you just destroyed.” . . .
Unlike when citizens blindly hand over tax dollars to the government monolith, Barstool Fund donors know their money will really be helping people. The countless testimonies posted on Portnoy’s Instagram are a perfect example of why private-sector support is more effective, efficient, and trustworthy than big government.
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Former Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard torched House Democrats on Fox News Monday for prioritizing rule changes to eliminate gender references from the lower chamber while branding themselves the party of women.
“It’s the height of hypocrisy for people who claim to be the champions of rights for women to deny the very biological existence of women,” said Gabbard, who retired from the lower chamber this year after deciding not to run for re-election, on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” “Removing references to, you know, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters from congressional rules and administration, it’s mind-blowing because it shows just how out of touch with reality and the struggles of everyday Americans people in Congress are.”
.@TulsiGabbard on Congress replacing gendered terms with gender-neutral ones:
"It’s the height of hypocrisy for people who claim to be the champions of rights for women to deny the very biological existence of women … It shows how out of touch with reality" they are. pic.twitter.com/6ohd2Zcj7O
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Protesters clashed with police in Washington, D.C. Tuesday night as tensions flared on the eve of planned rallies by supporters of President Trump to contest the scheduled certification of the president’s election loss.
Videos posted on Twitter show police holding back crowds of pro-Trump protesters and using pepper spray during one of the more violent clashes posted on social media.
Another clip shows a line of cops seemingly taking a woman into custody while at least two other Trump supporters seem to scuffle with officers — but back up when the cops use pepper spray.
In another video, the Twitter poster said a woman at that site was left bloodied.
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. . .Because the Supreme Court refused to hear the various cases that came to them, [Ted] Cruz said it’s why he believes Congress has a responsibility to address the issue.
The problem, in the senator’s eyes, is that members of Congress face two “lousy choices” when they vote to certify the election results on Wednesday.
“Look, we got to vote on January 6th on certification and every member of Congress faces a dilemma. Frankly, two pretty lousy choices: one, we can vote to certify by not considering any objection. If we do that that will be heard by a lot of Americans as saying, ‘We don’t think voter fraud is a real concern. We don’t think these claims should be investigated thoroughly,'” Cruz explained. “I know that’s not what most of us believe. And, secondly, almost all of us don’t want to be in a position where we’re suggesting setting aside the results of an election just because the candidate we supported didn’t happen to prevail. That’s not a principled constitutional position.”
When the Texas senator established the coalition with his Republican colleagues in the Senate, his goal was to create a third option rooted in the law.
(Read more from “WATCH: Ted Cruz Says There’s a ‘Third Option’ When It Comes to Certifying the Election” HERE)
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A small and personal New Year’s Eve celebration rapidly descended into a turbulent and perilous situation. A distressing video shows police raid a home in Canada after neighbors informed authorities about the NYE party with only six people.
In Gatineau, Quebec’s fourth-largest city, indoor and outdoor private gatherings are currently prohibited until Jan. 10.
Some residents in Gatineau held a private New Year’s Eve party. Neighbors snitched on the partygoers, and police arrived at the home around 11:30 p.m., according to CTV News. There were six adults inside the home preparing to ring in the new year.
There is an unsettling video showing several police officers physically remove a man from the home. The man resists but is eventually forcefully plucked from the house by police officers, one of the cops is not wearing a face mask.
The video shows a group of police bring the man to the ground outside the residence. There is also a female being detained outside. In the viral video that has been viewed more than 4 million times, the sound of a female shrieking can be heard.
NEW – Canadian police stormed an "illegal gathering of six people" in a Gatineau home after a neighbor ratted them out. The residents resisted.pic.twitter.com/Bl5tJmMOIN
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New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif.: Time for a parade, right?
Some Trump supporters thought so Friday after the Tournament of Roses Parade – a long-standing Southern California tradition to kick off each year — was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
At least 600 vehicles participated in the event along the usual Rose Parade route. Many vehicles sported American flags from their windows or from the beds of pickup trucks – and drivers honked their horns as they traveled down Colorado Boulevard.
“Trump 2020” flags and patriotic “Don’t Tread on Me” banners also were seen in videos posted on social media.
Trump Supporter Parade through at Colorado in Pasadena on New Year Day https://t.co/6OfZhr7OlC
