There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
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Some Republican politicians baselessly blame antifa for pro-Trump mob rioting in Capitol
Many of the Trump supporters who stormed into Capitol openly boasted about their participation, live-streaming along the way.
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Maine historians see unprecedented event in storming of U.S. Capitol
The breach of the Capitol building by pro-Trump extremists is more in line with coups that have occurred in other, less stable countries.
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Prosecutor didn’t recommend homicide charges to grand jury in Breonna Taylor’s killing
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron says he won’t block the release of grand jury recordings.
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Barr tells prosecutors to consider sedition charges against some protesters
A department memo argues that the rarely used sedition statute doesn’t require proof of a plot to overthrow the government.
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Whistleblower: Feds stockpiled ammunition, sought ‘heat ray’ before clearing protesters near White House
District of Columbia National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco told lawmakers that defense officials were searching for crowd control technology deemed too unpredictable to use in war zones.
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Edward Little players, parents rally to protest cancellation of tackle football season
A crowd of 50 athletes, parents and coaches demonstrated their dismay at the Longley Bridge on Saturday.
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Online bans fail to silence U.S. extremists drawn to protests
The nationwide protests against racial injustice and COVID-19 lockdown orders have attracted all kinds of extremists using online platforms to plan, coordinate and drum up support for their activities.
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Black Lives Matter supporters march to Waterville, demand change in law enforcement
A crowd of about 40 people marched from Fort Halifax Park in Winslow to bring greater awareness to the systematic racism they say exists in the Waterville area.
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Officials challenge Lafayette Square expulsion explanation
They disagree with the Trump administration’s claim that protesters were not moved to make way for his walk to the church for a photo op.