Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman Anthony Brown introduced legislation that would impose $1,000 fines on any member of Congress refusing to wear a mask on Capitol Grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman Anthony Brown introduced legislation that would impose $1,000 fines on any member of Congress refusing to wear a mask on Capitol Grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First two Capitol riot defendants indicted in Washington, including man alleged to have bombs
From CNnKatelyn Polantz
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed its first federal grand jury indictments against two defendants linked to the Capitol riot, including against an Alabama man alleged to have parked a truck filled with homemade bombs, guns and ammo two blocks from the Capitol.
Both men were arrested last week and their criminal allegations were made public shortly after the riot. The indictments formalize the charges the men, after they were arrested under criminal complaint.
Lonnie Leroy Coffman of Alabama appears to be the most serious defendant of more than 20 known federal defendants so far. He is currently detained and is set to appear before a judge this afternoon.
Trump advised to denounce violence to reduce legal liability, sources say
From CNN s Jim Acosta
Trump exits the White House on Tuesday, January 12. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Advisers and lawyers speaking with Trump over the last few days have encouraged the President to lower his rhetoric and denounce violence in order to reduce his legal liability for the deadly insurrection at the Capitol last week, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
“Lawyers have been recommending a deescalation of rhetoric, not just for the good of the country, but also to reduce the risk of legal jeopardy,” one source familiar with the discussions said.