David Pryor laying-in-state at Arkansas State Capitol
Former Arkansas Senator and Governor David Pryor will be laying-in-state on April 26 at the Arkansas State Capitol today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Camden native died Saturday at age 89. Governor Sanders and First Gentleman Bryan Sanders paid their respects in the Capitol rotunda. The public will be able to pay their […]
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OPINION: Failed veto override on education funding put politics over kids | #alaska | #politics
A board in the House Chamber shows the results of the failed override vote. The Alaska Legislature met in a joint session at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on March 18, 2024, to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an education funding bill. Lawmakers were one vote short of overriding the veto. (Marc […]
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The case of Eric R. Staples: Read what typical charges look like against Jan. 6 election protesters | #alaska | #politics
The criminal complaint against a man currently living in Girdwood, Alaska is an example of the Department of Justice’s efforts to round up and bring to justice anyone who entered the U.S. Capitol during the election protests of Jan. 6, 2021. Over 1,000 arrests have been made associated with the breach of the Capitol after […]
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U.S. Supreme Court to decide if Trump is immune from prosecution for acts as president
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear former President Donald Trump’s argument that he should be immune from criminal charges related to the 2020 election. In a one-page order, the court set an expedited briefing schedule, with oral arguments to be held the week of April 22. Proceedings in the federal trial court […]
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Arkansas man who raided U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 convicted
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KAIT) – A jury Monday convicted a northwest Arkansas man photographed during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol on all charges. NBC News reports that Richard Barnett was found guilty on eight counts in his indictment including felony charges of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding. In one memorable […]
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Govt. calls Arkansas man’s delay requests ‘unwarranted’
WASHINGTON (KNWA/KFTA) — A Gravette, Arkansas, man charged for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has asked for more time to prepare for his upcoming trial, and the prosecution responded by deeming that request “unwarranted.” Richard Barnett, 61, has a trial date set for Jan. 9, 2023, and the […]
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January 6 panel urges ethics review for Republican leader Kevin McCarthy | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy and three other Republican politicians should face ethics investigations for their refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas, the House January 6 committee said on Monday in the culmination of a months-long standoff over their testimony. The committee had issued subpoenas in May for the testimony of Mr McCarthy — who is […]
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‘It’s guilty by association,’ says City Council candidate who was in Washington on Jan. 6 | #citycouncil
By now, most anyone who follows Tulsa politics closely has seen the picture: It’s a close-up of Ken Reddick standing in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. He’s wearing a hooded jacket and ballistic safety glasses. Behind him is a throng of people, some carrying American flags, others wearing […]
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Attorneys of Arkansas man charged in Capitol attack file motions
The attorneys for an Arkansas man charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 capitol attack have filed several motions in the case.Richard Barnett’s attorneys filed for a motion asking for the courts to dismiss the case, saying the jury pool is taintedIf the judge won’t dismiss the case against 60-year-old Richard Barnett of Gravette, […]
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Arkansas man gets probation, $510 in fines for actions in Jan 6. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KARK/KAIT) – An Arkansas man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was sentenced on Thursday, July 7. According to content partner KARK, a judge ruled Robert Thomas “Bob” Snow, of Heber Springs, was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $510 […]
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