Looking at are what is standing in the way of a full investigation of the attack on our nations capitol. It is the latest evidence that the former party of Lincoln And Reagan is now the party of insurrection, solely focused on party over country, terrified at what the commission might find and that the conclusions would be politically damaging and hurt them in the 2020 midterms. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed this during remarks on the Senate Floor following the vote. This vote has made it official. Donald trumps Big Lie has now fully enveloped the republican party. Trumps Big Lie is now the defining principle of what was once the party of lincoln. We all know what is going on here. Senate republicans chose to defend the Big Lie because they believe anything that might upset Donald Trump could hurt them politically. Weve all lived through the horrors of January 6th. Shame on the republican party for trying to sweep the horrors of that day under the rug because theyre afraid of
Other adversaies they must face consequences for this and other cyberactivity. The Republican Party made it clear theyre the party of insurrection. Senate Republicans Yesterday blocked the bill to create a nonpartisan commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection, a bill that was negotiated in good faith by members of its own party. Here they are. 35 Senate Republicans who voted to block a vote on a January 6th commission. Modeled on the famed 9 11 commission. Why dont these people want an investigation into the violence that put their own lives at risk . Are they worried about what might be unearthed by such an investigation . About what we all might learn about the former president and the protrump extremists that took part in and aided and abetted in the attack on the united States Capitol . Those 35 republicans voted against the commission even after the family of brian sicknick, who died after defending the united States Capitol on January 6th, paid personal visits to sen
This is cnn newsroom. A key u. S. Senate vote that would establish a commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol Insurrection appears to be just hours away. The vote was expected to be held Thursday Night, but has been delayed until sometime later today. Senate republicans are expected to block the measure underscoring the deep partisan divide that has emerged sips the riot. Just a few months ago some republicans were adamant that a 9 11style Commission into the Capitol Security was needed, now they argue that it wouldnt bring any new information about the insurrection and could turn into a partisan dispute. The democrats say american people need to know the truth about what happened. Five people were killed and about 140 Police Officers were injured during the attack. For many of the Police Officers who defended the capitol that day the memories and emotions are still very raw. Now theyre pushing for the January 6th commission, along with the mother of the late Capitol Officer B
The documents detail an intelligence-gathering effort by the United States and Mexican authorities, targeting more than 50 people including journalists, an.