The Jan. 6 investigation can sometimes appear complex and extensive, with individuals such as “Caveman rioter” and “QAnon Shaman,” as well as figures like SIDNEY POWELL and JOHN EASTMAN, alongside groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Within these peculiar groups, there are individuals with unconventional beliefs and lawyers inclined towards conspiracy theories, all contributing to the intricate narrative of that particular day.
Donald Trump: It’s really about one person. It’s a lot simpler than all of that. The big message from the first public hearing of the January 6th committee.
Within the first few minutes of his presentation, Chair of the Committee BENNIE Thompson made a point. He began with some history, putting January 6th in a unique perspective of awfulness. He said, “As I hear the voices today trying to justify the actions of the insurrectionists, I am reminded of the dark history that I’m from, a part of this country where people tried to justify the actions of lynching, the Ku Klux Klan, and slavery.”
He stated, “Jan. 6 was an extensive multistep plot aimed at reversing the presidential election.” He promptly arrived at the central idea. In which “the aggression was no coincidence,” it was also “the culmination of an attempted overthrow.”
“According to Thompson, the statement “Spurred a mob of domestic adversaries of the Constitution to march down the Capitol and undermine American democracy” was made. He emphasized that “Donald Trump, the president of the United States,” was the only person who truly mattered. He advised not to be diverted by the tumultuous events of that day. No one else. “Donald Trump was the focal point of this plot,” And.
Many criticized Barr, the former Attorney General, for going along with some of Trump’s unusual election conspiracy schemes — both Republicans and Democrats. Barr’s recent testimony incensed Thompson, as it reinforced the idea that Trump peddled the fraud that was made up and played out early on.
“In the video, there is specific evidence that supports the claim of election fraud in Barr. The incumbent administration, which holds power based on its own perspective, resides in a world where you cannot live unsupported.”
According to Kyle Cheney and Jordain Carney’s article titled “Jan. 6 panel allows Trump associates to recount the evidence against him,” there were comparable statements from IVANKA TRUMP, JASON MILLER, the individual responsible for data in the Trump campaign, and two of the campaign’s attorneys to emphasize that Trump was aware that the fraud was fabricated.
When Vice Chair LIZ CHENEY (R-Wyo.) Of the Committee spoke, the point was emphasized even further.
The legitimate President was stolen, the election that informed them: Trump was motivated by what President had told them. Its source about this unequivocally provided evidence of what motivated this violence, she promised in the coming days.
To recapitulate: “President Trump called upon the crowd, gathered the crowd, and ignited the spark of this assault.” Cheney’s initial declaration.
This singular significant aspect may divert attention from all of those aspects, however, the committee established on January 6th made it evident that there were certain fresh particulars regarding the events that transpired on-site. There was captivating recent footage depicting the intensity of the aggression.
Cheney stated, “To prevent the transfer of presidential power and overturn the presidential election, Donald Trump oversaw a sophisticated seven-part plan that spanned multiple months.” “Despite the lawful outcome of the 2020 election, President Donald Trump intended to remain as the President of the United States, violating his Constitutional obligation to relinquish power.”
WATCH: “Barr, Miller, Ivanka: Committee utilizes Trump’s associates to narrate the Jan. 6 account”.
Chair Thompson provided an intriguing piece of information during an interview with CNN’s JAKE TAPPER, hinting at additional news to be revealed in the future.
Tapper: Will there be witnesses who describe real conversations between these radical factions and anyone associated with Trump?
Thompson: Yes.
Tapper: Will there be anything else?
Thompson: Yes.
(Although there is much uncertainty surrounding the word “orbit,” as highlighted by Blake Hounshell from The New York Times.)
CNN: “Key takeaways from the initial public hearing on January 6th revealed by various news outlets: CBS highlights 6 new discoveries, The New York Times emphasizes Trump’s central role, Politico describes the chaos and links it to Trump, The Washington Post holds Trump accountable for the violence, The Associated Press labels it an ‘attempted coup’ and places blame on Trump, The Wall Street Journal presents the Jan. 6 Committee’s case against Donald Trump, and Fox News provides an overview of the yearlong investigation into the events of January 6th.”
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HEARING:
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One especially savage advertisement, expending approximately $300,000, was utilized by supporters of his rival, TAFFY HOWARD, a legislator in the state, to denounce Rep. DUSTY JOHNSON for his decision in the commission vote and other acts deemed as offenses. In Mississippi, Rep. MICHAEL GUEST was compelled to participate in a second round of voting. All of them managed to survive, and on Tuesday, five of them confronted primary elections, resulting in them incurring the anger of Trump. Thirty-five House Republicans cast their votes in favor of the Jan. 6 select committee in THE PLAYBOOK INTERVIEW: DUSTY JOHNSON.
Dusty Swamper Johnson denies that the communists stole the election from President Trump, saying, “Beware.” Dusty Johnson, on the other hand, claims that Biden won the election and attended his inauguration. He also voted to investigate President Trump, along with patriotic Americans who attended the January 6th rally.
On this week’s episode of “Playbook Deep Dive,” we had a conversation with Johnson to discover how he navigates the era of Trumpism. The congressman explained how he managed to secure victory in his primary with a significant lead of nearly 20 points.
Don’t miss Johnson’s gripping account of what he witnessed on January 6th, including his conversation with Pence and how they were forced to defend themselves in a shelter, using flagpoles fashioned as weapons, on this Apple Podcasts Subscribe here.
BIDEN’S FRIDAY (all times Eastern):.
– 1:45 p.M.: The president will give a speech on the topic of inflation.
– 4:05 p.M.: Biden will participate with the leaders of delegation at the Summit of the Americas to endorse a migration declaration.
– 4:30 p.M.: Biden will join a family picture with leaders of delegation.
– 4:45 p.M.: Biden will organize a leaders retreat and working luncheon with heads of state and government.
Afterwards, Biden will join two DNC gatherings, one at 8 p.M. And another at 10:10 p.M.
José Andrés is scheduled to testify before an Oversight subcommittee at 9 a.M. Regarding the humanitarian response in Ukraine. The House is adjourned.
The Senate is no longer in session.
PICTURE OF THE DAY.
MEDIAWATCH.
Felicia Sonmez, a reporter for The Washington Post, was fired on Thursday afternoon. The termination came after a week of both private and public drama surrounding Sonmez. The New York Times viewed the termination as a question of undermining journalists’ motives and an attempt to silence Sonmez’s reports. The Post’s chief human resources officer, Wayne Connell, stated in an email that Sonmez was terminated for violating the Post’s standards of workplace inclusivity and collegiality. The email also mentioned Sonmez’s online misconduct, which included maligning her co-workers and engaging in insubordination. The termination was deemed effective immediately.
“According to sources, during dinners and interviews, Sanchez and Bezos expressed their personal frustrations on social media, particularly on Twitter, regarding the coverage of their relationship, which was questioned by the news industry due to the tabloid-like nature of The Washington Post’s coverage and its impact on social media.”
Some news organizations are re-evaluating their commitment to paying for news, prompting Facebook to prepare for a potential revenue shortfall in the tens of millions of dollars.
ALL POLITICS.
At the heart of his campaign, it is clear that Mastriano is a political style of evangelicalism that is very comfortable to much of the Republican electorate. However, he has dismissed the label of himself as a ‘restoring freedom’ torchbearer and instead, he speaks to his supporters and listens to them. Mastriano’s worldview has been shaped by a fusion of Christian and American identity, and this messaging is evident not only in Pennsylvania but also elsewhere.
Experts say that the arrest of Ryan Kelley, a GOP hopeful in the primary race for governor, could provide a boost for Mauger Craig News Detroit.
San Francisco voters dealt a decisive rejection this week, throwing out liberal district attorney Boudin, who was seen as embodying the criminal justice reform movement. While Boudin’s defeat was interpreted as a rebuke to his nuanced view on mass incarceration and harsh sentences, some specific grievances about him were the reason for this outcome, according to an article written by Lara Korte and Jeremy White from Oakland, Calif. They also stated that this defeat spells doom for Boudin’s nationwide criminal justice reform efforts.
ZINKE PREVAILS — “Ryan Zinke, Trump’s former Interior secretary, will win GOP primary in Montana’s 1st District, CNN projects,” by Paul LeBlanc.
On Thursday, incumbent GOP Representative Neal Dunn announced that he will be running to take over the seat of Florida Veteran Democrat Gary Fineout in the Sunshine State. Lawson’s challenge comes after his district, which includes his hometown of Tallahassee and a heavily Democratic area of Florida, was redrawn by the state legislature. Lawson’s current seat was torn apart due to recent Supreme Court rulings, with Governor Ron DeSantis urging the administration to argue that the current configuration is now illegal due to its “racial gerrymander” status.
CONGRESS.
Steve Dettelbach, the nominee for the position of leading the ATF, received crucial backing on Thursday that is expected to guarantee his confirmation. Marianne LeVine reports that Senators JON TESTER (D-Mont.) And JOE MANCHIN (D-W.Va.) Expressed their approval of the nominee. The support received by the ATF nominee is significant.
Cornyn, the Texas Senator, stated that he cannot allow the enemy to have unrestricted access to guns and is therefore asking Uvalde witnesses to restrict access to firearms. Additionally, he mentioned that although it seems unlikely, the senators will virtually meet tomorrow. However, he previously predicted that there would not be a deal this week regarding gun control.
The Biden administration, which had previously worked with Republicans, is now hesitant to push for a major package to boost America’s competitiveness and manufacturing against the dangers posed by China. Instead, their aim is to write their own China bill after gaining control of the House or Senate in the upcoming November election.
JUDICIARY SQUARE.
Barrett received a book deal as part of the last year’s report, with an initial advance payment of $250,000. The book, which is being written by Gorsuch, is potentially set to be released in 2024 and is about regulatory and judicial policy. HarperCollins will be publishing the book. Our colleague Daniel Lippman reports that Barrett, Brown, Marimow, and WaPo’s Ann received a total of $425,000. Justices Barrett, Coney Amy, and Gorsuch Neil are cashing in on big book deals, making them part of the SCOTUS Book Club.
The arrest of NICHOLAS ROSKE, the individual who arrived at BRETT KAVANAUGH’s residence with the intention of harming the justice, resulted in the initiation of a 9-1-1 call. As per an FBI affidavit presented in federal court, Roske observed two deputy U.S. Marshals, who were part of Kavanaugh’s security team, stationed near a vehicle upon his arrival at the house early on Wednesday. He turned a corner, walked away, and subsequently dialed 911 to surrender himself. The Montgomery County Police Department released a copy of the 911 call on Thursday, in which Roske stated, “I am currently standing, but I can also sit if required. I am willing to fully cooperate, so I will comply with whatever they ask of me.” Dan Morse from WaPo has provided additional information regarding the specifics of the 9-1-1 call.
Michael Schaffer, in CAPITAL CITY COLUMN, writes about the justice herself, an unexpected subject, experiencing a period of dissatisfaction among Ginsburg’s longstanding colleagues and supporters, advocates for women’s rights, and a few admirers of women’s rights. Anger and remorse contend with RBG’s supporters when it comes to her.
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Several representatives from Latin American nations stated that they appreciated the president’s ambitions, but they feared the short and grim reality of the region. Some of his counterparts from other countries viewed constructive and strong diplomacy with less optimism. However, Mr. Biden called for leaders to join together and demonstrate our enduring investment and concrete commitments in our shared future. In his opening message delivered on Thursday at the Americas Summit in Los Angeles, Mr. Biden emphasized that his administration was ready to back up these commitments.
The aftermath of January 6.
HOW TO GAIN COMPANIONS — “FBI: Navarro referred to apprehending agents as ‘Nazis,'” written by Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein, and Nicholas Wu.
Rep. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio) has until Saturday to meet the deadline for responding to the subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee, requesting his testimony. However, he continues to disregard it. In a letter of 11 pages addressed to the committee, Jordan once again insists that the committee disclose the majority of the information they have gathered on him, as he is one of the five GOP lawmakers currently facing compulsory demands for testimony. This information is reported by Rebecca Beitsch from The Hill.
OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL.
In Michigan, Officer John Flesher and Ed White were charged with murder in the shooting of AP’s Lyoya in Grand Rapids, highlighting the ongoing issues with policing in America.
TV TONIGHT — PBS’ “Washington Week”: Alex Burns, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Nikole Killion, and Ryan Reilly.
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FOX’s “Fox News Sunday”: Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware). Panelists include Josh Kraushaar, Mara Liasson, Juan Williams, and Karl Rove.
CNN “Inside Politics”: Panel: Paul Kane, Gabby Orr, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, and Margaret Talev.
ABC “This Week”: Panel: Pierre Thomas, Mary Bruce, Rick Klein, and Marianna Sotomayor.
NBC’s “Meet the Press” features a panel consisting of Leigh Ann Caldwell, David French, Eddie Glaude Jr., And Amy Walter.
MSNBC “The Sunday Show”: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) … Robert Moore … Barbara Poma … Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.).
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez displayed the latest, attractive congressional badges.
Janet Yellen and Cardi B: the collaboration we didn’t realize was necessary.
A Meet the Press booker had an unfortunate mistake: Requesting an interview with the deceased Don Young.
Bill Gates and Tim Cook were seen on the Hill.
Jair Bolsonaro engaged in a Twitter altercation with Mark Ruffalo.
Rob Portman has lost his clock.
Seersucker Day came back to the Capitol.
The Clock Tower of the Old Post Office is once again accessible.
In September, the memorial for the Carter administration will be held in Washington, including the Department of Transportation and the National Democratic Conventions. Greg Andrews, who worked for decades in aviation, public affairs, politics, and lobbying, especially in presidential campaigns, passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. This is a tribute to him.
Tonight, the best thing on TV is the NHL playoff game @NHL. Despite the loss, she tweeted her support for the @NYRangers. Later, she is waiting to board a flight to Los Angeles, where she is scheduled to appear on Real Time with Bill Maher. Kellyanne Conway was spotted at Dulles on Thursday evening, January 6th, during the hearing.
Burton Kelly and Brown LaTosha, Martin Roland, Arwa Garrett, McTyre Amanda, Dierker Hayley, Bisognano John, Itkowitz Colby, Schultz Eric, Dovere Isaac, Daley David, Isenstadt Alex, Crowley Joe, Rice Susan, Malone Sharon, McAuliffe Terry, were seen at an afterparty on the rooftop of Riggs on Thursday night. The afterparty was emceed by Holder’s Eric at a party in honor of him.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayatova, Randi Thompson, Michael Arthur, and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) And Liev Schreiber, who both appeared remotely, were seen at the D.C. Kidsave Miracles Gala, a live bidding event to aid Kidsave’s efforts in the United States, Colombia, Sierra Leone, and Ukraine.
Masili “G” Gabriele has been appointed as the chief customer officer at Granicus. Prior to this role, he served as the chief digital and technology officer for customer experience and success at Microsoft. Ross David has taken on the position of manager of government affairs at the American Forest and Paper Association. Previously, he worked as a legislative assistant for Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.). O’Brien Dana has assumed the role of president at FocusMaine. Previously, he held the position of chief sustainability officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization and is also an Ike Skelton alum.
Eliot Spitzer, former Governor of New York, Bobby Jindal, former Governor of Louisiana, Thulasi Manavalan, former Senator John Edwards (D-N.C.), Former Representative Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.), J.D. Grom from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s office (4-0), Sasha Obama, POLITICO’s Javier Ruiz, Sadler Gensch, and William Shabazz-Smith, Ben DeMarzo, Paula Burris from the American Association for Justice, Kylie Bohman, Teryn Norris, Al Mottur, Thomas Showalter, Corinne Ramey from WSJ, David O’Brien from NAM, Matthew Streit from Edelman, Jennifer Donnelly from the Aspen Institute, Meredith Carden from Meta, Ayesha Rascoe from NPR, Kate Snow and Shannon Pettypiece from NBC, Michael Daniels from Kellogg Company, Stef Weiss, Jeff Greenfield, James Rockas from the American Center for Law and Justice, Joe Trippi, Ellie Kaufman, and Jeff Zeleny from CNN, Alex Goldman from GSA, Carlos Elizondo, White House Social Secretary.
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