“Like Pope Francis, after viewing the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, I was ‘astonished,’” Archbishop Coakley said, “a violent attack on a peaceful political process at the heart of our democracy, bombs placed at political party headquarters, the murder of a police officer and others dead and injured, symbols of racial hatred, calls to execute politicians, a gallows and a noose.” … [Read more...] about U.S. Catholic Bishops Appeal for Peace amid Threats of ‘Armed Protests’
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LIVE UPDATES: What to know as DC locks down for Biden’s inauguration
Road closures and transit disruptions D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city's Metro has closed 13 of its stations as well as four major bridges. Transit lines, including trains and buses, will be suspended and wide swaths of streets in and around the Capitol will be closed off. … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: What to know as DC locks down for Biden’s inauguration
FBI investigating if foreign actors funded Capitol rioters: report
The agency is investigating whether foreign governments, organizations or individuals provided funding to those that helped plan the riot, according to the news outlet. As part of the probe, the agency is reportedly examining payments of $500,000 in bitcoin by a French computer programmer before the riot. … [Read more...] about FBI investigating if foreign actors funded Capitol rioters: report
S.F. man, a self-proclaimed Proud Boy, charged by FBI in Capitol riot
The unruly mob — which stormed the Capitol at the encouragement of Trump to disrupt the congressional approval of Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race — led to the death of five people, including a Capitol police officer. The FBI has received more than 100,000 tips, including photos and videos, related to the insurrection. More arrests are probably imminent. … [Read more...] about S.F. man, a self-proclaimed Proud Boy, charged by FBI in Capitol riot
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov: Saying Election Rigged ‘Is Not Protected Speech’
Fetterman’s views on the First Amendment may carry further than his home state. Last week, he announced his consideration of a race for the Senate seat to be vacated in 2022. “Pennsylvania will be the most important Senate race in 2022,” his campaign site reads. “We think we can win if we go for it,” … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Lt. Gov: Saying Election Rigged ‘Is Not Protected Speech’
