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Ethan Nordean, pictured on Jan. 6 with backward baseball hat and bullhorn, leads members of the far-right group Proud Boys in marching before the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Nordean, 30, of Auburn, Washington, has described himself as the sergeant-of-arms o

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Proud Boy 'Sergeant Of Arms' To Remain In Custody Pending Appeal

9:54pm February 08, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

A Seattle judge on Monday ruled that Ethan Nordean could be released on bond but halted the decision, so the Justice Department could appeal. Nordean will stay in custody by order of another judge.

A vast majority of self-identified Republicans do not consider President Trump to blame for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric

2:27pm January 16, 2021

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the upcoming presidential inauguration of Joe Biden in the wake of last week's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.

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Pro-Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Politics & Government

When White Extremism Seeps Into The Mainstream

6:04pm January 15, 2021

by Gene Demby

Professor Kathleen Belew explains how people on the mainstream right become radicalized, and why white nationalism grew so influential after the Vietnam War.

Chart showing poll results, split among Democrats, Republicans and Independents.

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Poll: Majority Of Americans Blame Trump For Violence At Capitol

1:48pm January 15, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 58% say Trump is responsible for the riot at the Capitol, but most Republicans don't — and most of them don't accept the accuracy of the election either.

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

What Does It Mean To Call The Capitol Rioters 'Terrorists'?

4:27pm January 14, 2021

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

Some say it's the precise word to describe the actions of the pro-Trump extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. But others warn its use will do more harm than good.

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump on Wednesday.

Politics & Government

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump

1:22pm January 14, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

It was the most members of a president's party to vote for his impeachment in history. Many Republicans faced safety threats ahead of the vote, but Trump had gone too far for this group.

Jennifer Lopez, as well as Lady Gaga, will perform at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next week.

Lady Gaga, J-Lo To Headline Biden Inauguration

12:50pm January 14, 2021

by Brian Naylor

The entertainers will be joined by a Georgia firefighter and a Jesuit priest at the Capitol ceremony.

A number of GOP members — including the No. 3 House Republican — have already said they will vote for impeachment. A Democrat from a Trump-voting district sees several more Republicans joining the vote to impeach.

Up To 12 House Republicans May Vote For Trump Impeachment, Democratic Lawmaker Says

11:24am January 13, 2021

by Tonya Mosley

Several GOP members, including the No. 3 House Republican, have said they will vote for impeachment. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from a Trump-voting district, sees several more Republicans joining.

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President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in is set to continue as scheduled with several security modifications in place. Public access to the U.S. Capitol and to the Washington Monument is so far banned until after Inauguration Day.

How Inauguration Day Is Shaping Up: Beefed Up Security, Limited Public Access

3:42pm January 12, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Law enforcement and elected officials have implemented several security changes ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in on Jan. 20.