2 charged in Jan. 6 assault of Capitol cop, a military vet, to remain behind bars May 11 In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, violent rioters try to break through a police line on the West Front of the Capitol, in Washington. (John Minchillo/AP) Two men charged in the assault of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, must remain behind bars while they await trial, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Thomas Hogan denied pretrial release for George Tanios and Julian Khater, calling them threats to the community. The judge said the assault with chemical spray on Sicknick and two other officers contributed to the mob’s ability to breach the police line that had been guarding the Capitol.
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Biden calls for patience with economic agenda after weak jobs report fuels criticism Jeff Stein, Cleve Wootson
Replay Video UP NEXT The White House was put on the defensive Friday after April’s jobs report showed weaker-than-expected hiring, fueling criticisms of the administration’s economic agenda and teeing up new battles with Republican lawmakers. The United States added about 266,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate essentially flat at about 6 percent, the report said. Many economists had predicted the pace of vaccine distribution and stimulus programs would help fuel a more rapid recovery. The 266,000 jobs amount to a major slowdown in the pace of hiring after close to 800,000 jobs were added in March.
Live updates: Biden heading to Louisiana to highlight aging infrastructure as he presses Congress to act John Wagner © Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post President Biden speaks Wednesday from the State Dining Room of the White House about federal aid to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden is heading to Louisiana on Thursday to pitch his jobs and infrastructure plan, with stops planned in Lake Charles to highlight a nearly 70-year-old bridge and in New Orleans to put a spotlight on the city’s antiquated water system. Biden’s latest travel to promote spending plans pending in Congress comes as House Republicans prepare to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from leadership because of her confrontations with former president Donald Trump over last year’s election.
Biden open to compromise with GOP on spending plans but stands by call for corporate tax increases John Wagner, Eugene Scott, Felicia Sonmez, Colby Itkowitz © Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post President Biden answers a reporter s question in the State Dining Room of the White House after remarks Tuesday about coronavirus vaccinations. President Biden on Wednesday said he is open to compromise with Republicans on his $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan, but stands by his proposal to finance the spending with tax increases on corporations and the wealthy. The president made the comments in response to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who earlier in the day said 100 percent of his focus is on stopping the Biden administration.
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