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New evidence shows Trump toned down his condemnation of the deadly Capitol attack

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New evidence shows Trump toned down his condemnation of the deadly Capitol attack

New evidence shared by the Jan. 6 committee shows then-President Donald Trump edited a speech that was aimed at strongly condemning the deadly attack on the Capitol last year.

The Jan. 6 committee isn't done. Expect more hearings, revelations and reports

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House Jan. 6 committee hearings

The Jan. 6 committee isn't done. Expect more hearings, revelations and reports

With Republicans set to take control of the House of Representatives in November, the Democrat-led committee has a lot to pack into the next five months.

NPR Politics Special: What We Learned From The Jan. 6 Hearings

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NPR Politics Special: What We Learned From The Jan. 6 Hearings

How did the attack on the U.S. Capitol come together? What did President Trump know and why did he take so long to respond? And who will be held accountable?

NPR Politics Special: What We Learned From The Jan. 6 Hearings

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Tonight's Jan. 6 hearing to focus on what Trump was doing for 3 hours during the riot

The House Jan. 6 committee will hold its eighth hearing Thursday night, focused on former President Trump's activities when he was out of public view for three hours during the attack on the Capitol.

Tonight's Jan. 6 hearing to focus on what Trump was doing for 3 hours during the riot

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The next steps for the Jan. 6 committee as hearings come to a close

With the Jan. 6 committee wrapping up its summer hearings this week, here's a look at the next steps in its investigation.

The next steps for the Jan. 6 committee as hearings come to a close

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Secret Service erased texts from two-day period spanning Jan. 6 attack, watchdog says

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Secret Service erased texts from two-day period spanning Jan. 6 attack, watchdog says

A Secret Service spokesman disputes the Department of Homeland Security inspector general's account, saying its request came after a mobile phone migration had started, but no messages were lost.

Secret Service erased texts from two-day period spanning Jan. 6 attack, watchdog says

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Secret Service erased Jan. 6 texts after officials requested them, watchdog says

The U.S. Secret Service deleted many text messages sent over two days about the Jan. 6 attack after they were requested, according to the inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security.

Secret Service erased Jan. 6 texts after officials requested them, watchdog says

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Jan. 6 hearing: A Trump supporter testifies about why he and others stormed Capitol

The Jan. 6 committee revealed how Trump supporters' anger built into the violence during the riot, and showed how Trump and some of his closest allies used conspiracy theories to stoke their rage.

Jan. 6 hearing: A Trump supporter testifies about why he and others stormed Capitol

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Elections

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is one Democrat who opposes abortion rights

Democratic leaders are hoping Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas holds onto his seat in November's midterm elections, even though he opposes abortion rights, a position at odds with his party brethren.

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is one Democrat who opposes abortion rights

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In Uvalde, he lost 11 students and was badly wounded. Now he looks for a path forward

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In Uvalde, he lost 11 students and was badly wounded. Now he looks for a path forward

Teacher Arnulfo "Arnie" Reyes was inside a Robb Elementary classroom when the Uvalde shooting began. He was repeatedly shot and spent a month in the hospital. Now, he's trying to heal.

In Uvalde, he lost 11 students and was badly wounded. Now he looks for a path forward

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Cassidy Hutchinson provides explosive testimony during the Jan. 6 hearing

The House panel heard bombshell testimony from the former Trump White House aide who detailed the former president's knowledge of the potential for violence on Jan. 6, and his outbursts of anger.

Cassidy Hutchinson provides explosive testimony during the Jan. 6 hearing

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Trump said he knew Jan. 6 crowd members had weapons, ex-White House aide testified

A former White House aide told the House Jan. 6 committee that President Trump knew the crowd was armed and tried overpowering a secret service agent to go to the Capitol.

Trump said he knew Jan. 6 crowd members had weapons, ex-White House aide testified

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Jan. 6 committee alleges that 6 Congressional Republicans sought pardons from Trump

The House Jan. 6 committee released testimony alleging that some Republican members of Congress sought pardons from then-President Donald Trump for their roles in trying to subvert the 2020 elections.

Jan. 6 committee alleges that 6 Congressional Republicans sought pardons from Trump

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The Jan. 6 hearings will now extend into July

Members of the Jan. 6 committee are pursuing additional witnesses and say they are receiving a lot of new evidence. Their public hearings are now going to extend into July.

The Jan. 6 hearings will now extend into July

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Elections

State officials and election workers say they faced pressure to overturn 2020 results

The House Jan. 6 committee heard testimony from state officials and election workers testifying about pressure from President Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

State officials and election workers say they faced pressure to overturn 2020 results

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