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How a group of online sleuths are helping the FBI track down Jan. 6 rioters

1:46pm December 23, 2021

by Terry Gross

HuffPost journalist Ryan J. Reilly says "sedition hunters" have used videos, social media posts and facial recognition software to identify individuals who participated in the storming of the Capitol.

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A Christmas tree is filled with ornaments of Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado. Many ornaments end up in other office displays.

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Lies, betrayal and competition on the Hill as lawmakers deck the halls of Congress

11:44am December 23, 2021

by Elena Moore

The second floor of the Longworth congressional office building is taking holiday decorations to a whole new level.

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News brief: antiviral pill for COVID, Jan. 6 probe, Putin's news conference

6:25am December 23, 2021

The FDA authorizes the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jordan. Russian President Putin holds his annual year-end new conference.

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The House panel probing the Jan. 6 attack wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jordan

6:25am December 23, 2021

The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol has requested that Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a longtime ally of ex-President Trump, voluntarily provide information to the panel.

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President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday during a meeting with his task force on supply chain issues.

Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump. 'Why would I not?'

9:15pm December 22, 2021

by Alana Wise

In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump swarm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Proud Boys member pleads guilty for role in Capitol riot

7:24pm December 22, 2021

by Carrie Johnson

Matthew Greene, 34, has pleaded guilty in federal court to two criminal charges: conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an infrastructure announcement at AFL-CIO on Dec. 16, 2021.

Kamala Harris tests negative after a COVID-19 exposure

7:01pm December 22, 2021

by Alana Wise

A staffer who worked in close proximity to the vice president has tested positive for the coronavirus. Harris tested negative via a PCR test on Wednesday and will be tested again in the coming days.

The House select committee sent a letter to Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, requesting information and an interview about his discussions with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 and with other Trump administration officials in the weeks leading up to the attack o

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The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan

5:56pm December 22, 2021

by Deirdre Walsh

Chairman Bennie Thompson's letter to Jordan asks for information and an interview to discuss his conversations with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has faced a barrage of conservative criticism and violent threats over the handling of the highly politicized coronavirus pandemic.

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Fauci calls on Fox News to fire host who urged 'kill shot' in 'ambush' interviews

5:23pm December 22, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Fox News host Jesse Watters is facing blowback for using violent rhetoric to explain how citizen journalists should confront Dr. Anthony Fauci in the hopes of going viral.

Why elections in Libya have been delayed

5:07pm December 22, 2021

by Ruth Sherlock

Libya's plans to hold national elections are in doubt as the country breaks down into regions controlled by local faction leaders — including the son of the former dictator.

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