China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit. Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash along with three others. Plus, experts discuss Tuesday's primary results for … [Read more...]
First Jan. 6 Defendant To Stand Trial Found Guilty On All Charges
NBC News justice correspondent Pete Williams reports on the first January 6th Capitol attack defendant to go to trial, Guy Reffitt, being found guilty on all five charges. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. … [Read more...]
Capitol Riot ‘Lectern Guy’ pleads guilty after judge unloads
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Tampa-area resident and criminal defendant Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did." Prosecutors say Johnson walked away with House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern and gleefully posed with it during the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. MORE: … [Read more...]
Son of Jan. 6 suspect who turned him in testifies for about father’s growing extremism, threats
Guy Reffitt watched on tearfully as his 19-year-old son told jurors he "constantly" had a gun on him and said Jan. 6 was just the "preface." MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/crime/son-of-jan-6-suspect-who-turned-him-in-testifies-for-about-fathers-growing-extremism-threats/287-d0440ace-148a-4316-90c0-54b50d4778da guy reffitt,jan 6,guy reffitt trial,guy reffitt hearing,guy … [Read more...]
Texas man who brought gun to Capitol riot faces sentencing
Guy Reffitt, a 49-year old Texas man, is in court today for sentencing on charges stemming from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He could face up to 15y ears in prison. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on that and other Washington headlines. #news #january6 #texas CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news … [Read more...]
Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt sentenced to more than 7 years in prison
Guy Reffitt, the first person convicted for their role in the January 6 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to just over 7 years in prison. A member of the far-right militia known as the Texas Three Percenters, Reffitt was found guilty on five counts, including bringing a handgun into the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" with the … [Read more...]
UPDATE – Capitol riot suspect Guy Reffitt sentenced to 87 MONTHS in federal prison
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun helmet and body armor was sentenced on Monday to 87 months -- more than seven years -- in prison. It's the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. Prosecutors said Guy Reffitt told fellow members of the Texas Three Percenters militia group … [Read more...]
Guy Reffitt sentenced to over 7 years in prison for actions in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A federal judge sentenced Guy Reffitt, the Texas man convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol during the January 6 attack, to 87 months in prison, the longest sentence related to the riot so far. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details on the breaking news, followed by comments from Reffitt's daughters outside the courthouse. #news #january6 … [Read more...]
The Justice Department Investigates Trump & Instagram Faces Backlash | The Daily Show
The Justice Department investigates Trump’s involvement in January 6th, Nancy Pelosi makes a controversial visit to Taiwan, and the Kardashians are among those leading a “Make Instagram Instagram Again” movement. #DailyShow #Comedy #TrevorNoah Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily … [Read more...]
Ivana Trump, Businesswoman and Ex-Wife of Donald Trump, Dead at 73 | PEOPLE
Ivana Trump, businesswoman, fashion designer and first wife of Donald Trump, died on Thursday at the age of 73. New York City officials confirm to PEOPLE that authorities responded to a 911 call at Trump's Upper East Side home around 12:40 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where she was found alo Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople #IvanaTrump #DonaldTrump #PEOPLE … [Read more...]