soviet republic has been engulfed in protests this whole week, protests that began as a backlash against high gas prices, but quickly evolved into a revolt against the autocratic regime that has ruled kazakhstan for other 30 years. protesters also stormed the presidential palace and set it on fire. they pulled down a statue of the former dictator who by all accounts still basically runs the country through his hand picked successor. for decades it s been ruled by this one guy, the longest serving ruler of any ex-soviet state. things feel like they will never change, until they suddenly do. you may not have been following this story this week, we ve had quite a bit on our minds here at home, but chances are you recognize this, you recognize this sort of narrative. we ve been observing it in that part of the world for decades now. the people of a former soviet republic rising up against the repressive regime that still governs them. to be clear, the protests in kazakhstan this
happened a year and a day ago behind us, we still need to reckon with the events of that day and hold those responsible accountable. attorney general merrick garland vowed to take as long as it takes and whatever it takes. he is delivering. the department of justice charged more than 700 members of the trump mob and so far 75 sentenced and 36 receiving jail time including a north carolina woman who brought her 14-year-old son into the capitol on january 6. today virginia spencer was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 36 months probation. the judge said she did not believe spencer understood the significance of her participation and what it means for our democracy. the january 6 select committee is beginning to hold those responsible accountable making it clear that it is interested in speaking with former vice president mike pence but has yet to formally request his voluntary cooperation. the republican vice chair liz cheney acknowledged the committee is examining donald trump
of kazakhstan. this was the main government building in kazakhstan s largest silly, on wednesday. has been involved in protests, this all week. protests that began as a backlash against high gas prices. but quickly evolved into a revolt against the autocratic regime that is ruled kazakhstan for over 30 years. protesters also stormed the presidential palace, setting it on fire. they pulled down a statue of kazakhstan s former dictator who, by all accounts still basically runs the country, through his handpicked successor. for decades, kazakhstan has been ruled by this one guy. he was the longest serving ruler of any ex soviet state. things feel like they will never change, until they suddenly do. you may not have been following the story this week, we ve had quite a bit on our minds at home, but chances, are you recognize this. you recognize this sort of narrative. we ve been observing it in that part of the world for decades. the people of a former soviet republic rising the
happened a year ago behind us, we still need to reckon with the events of that day, and hold those responsible accountable. attorney general, merrick garland, has vowed to take, quote, as long as it takes and whatever it takes for justice to be done. he s delivering. the department of justice has charged more than 700 members of the trump mob, so far 75 have been sentenced. 36 receive in jail time. that includes a north carolina woman who brought her 14 year old son into the capital on january 6th. today, virginia spencer was sent tons to 90 days in jail and, 36 months probation. during the sentence hearing, the judge stated, she did not believe that spencer understood the significance of her participation, and what it means for our democracy. the january six select committee is beginning to hold those responsible, accountable. the committee is made clear, it s interested in talking to former vice president, mike pence. it has yet to formally request is voluntary cooperation.
good morning to viewers here in the united states and around the world. it is friday, january 7th. i m brianna keilar with john berman. the great american experiment known as democracy is at a crossroads. president biden calling it an inflection point in history. he delivered what could be one of the most important and deeply personal speeches of his presidency. his scathing and fiery remarks laying out the stakes for democracy while strongly condemning the violence and donald trump s lies that have weighed on biden s first year in office. the former president of the united states of america has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election. he s done so because he values power over principle, because he sees his own interest as more important than his country s interest. you can t love your country only when you win. i will stand in this breach. i will defend this nation. i will allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of democracy. president biden never a