Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards asks Senators Josh Hawley R-Mo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to return campaign contributions after they voted against certification of Joe Biden’s victory. washingtonpost.com/business/2021/…
Hallmark statement on Senators Hawley and Marshall:
“Hallmark believes the peaceful transition of power is part of the bedrock of our democratic system…. The recent actions of Senators Josh Hawley and Roger Marshall do not reflect our company’s values.” kansascity.com/news/politics-…
Former Senator John Danforth spent years promoting Josh Hawley as the future of the GOP. Now he calls it, "the biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my life.” kansascity.com/news/politics-…
*Business leadership group in Phoenix says "Arizona Republicans who lie about the election won't get our businesses’ support.”
*This is clearly aimed at Reps. Paul Gosar, Debbie Lesko and Andy Biggs, who voted against Biden’s certification. azcentral.com/story/opinion/…
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CAPITOL RIOTS ARREST UPDATE:
*Sanford, Fla., firefighter Andrew James Williams arrested for his role in siege.
*His lawyer blames Trump and the police and says "Mr. Williams took part in none of it.”
*Pictures make it clear that he was inside the Capitol. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…
*Kevin Daniel Loftus is arrested in Eau Claire, Wisconsin., for his role in Capitol siege.
*Prosecutors asked Federal Judge to prevent him from traveling to DC, saying they were concerned about the Biden inauguration. The Judge agreed. wqow.com/2021/01/12/man…
CAPITOL RIOTS ARREST UPDATE:
*William Watson of Auburn, Ala., was taken into federal custody on Monday.
*Authorities say Watson, 23, violated his bond on a July 2 drug case when he traveled to DC to join mob that stormed the Capitol. wate.com/news/auburn-ma…
BREAKING:
*Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin say the FBI has opened investigations on 170 people for potential crimes at the Capitol.
*70 people have been charged.
*He expects “hundreds of criminal cases” to arise from Capitol siege. wfaa.com/article/news/n…
*Acting US Atty Sherwin acknowledges that some people have been charged with minor counts, but major charges will likely follow.
*He mentions possible seditious and conspiracy charges with prison terms up to 20 years.
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CAPITOL RIOT ARREST UPDATE:
*Larry Rendell Brock, a Texas man who was photographed in tactical gear on the Senate floor, surrenders to the FBI.
*His ex-wife turned him in after seeing photos of riot. nbcdfw.com/news/local/fbi…
Leonard Guthrie Jr., a New Jersey man who was arrested in the Capitol riot, says he went there "to be heard," not for insurrection or violence. nj.com/politics/2021/…
*(@NewYorker interviewed Larry Brock before his arrest for joining the Capitol mob.
*He claims he found the zip-tie handcuffs on the floor.
*He’s been charged with violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. newyorker.com/news/news-desk…
Police in Arkansas arrest the guy who occupied House Spealker Nancy Pelosi’s office. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/m…
FBI confirms arrest of Richard “Bigo” Barnett for his part in Capitol riot. He’s charged with entering a restricted building, violent entry & disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and stealing public property (presumably stuff from Nancy Pelosi’s office). katv.com/news/local/pro…
After his arrest in Arkansas, the guy who made himself at home in Speaker Pelosi’s office will be extradited to Washington to face federal charges. katv.com/news/local/pro…