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January 7, 2021
Good idea at this point.
Army Sec. Says A 'Non-Scalable' 7-Foot Fence Is Going Up Around U.S. Capitol
https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/07/954469642/army-sec-says-a-temporary-fence-is-going-up-around-u-s-capitol
January 7, 2021 2:14 PM ET
MARK KATKOV
Workers install a fence in front of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Updated at 3:24 p.m. ET
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that a "7-foot non-scalable fence" is being erected around the entirety of the U.S. Capitol, and it will be in place for at least the next 30 days.
McCarthy also said 6,200 members of the National Guard will deploy to the National Capital region by this weekend. He made his remarks at a press briefing with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Acting Police Chief Robert Contee.
McCarthy said the entire D.C. National Guard has been mobilized and is being supplemented by Guard troops from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York.
In revisiting what she called the "failure" of security at the Capitol on Wednesday, Bowser said responsibility for the assault lies with President Trump, whom she described as "unhinged."
"What happened yesterday is what he wanted to happen and we must not underestimate the damage he can do to our nation and our democracy over the next two weeks," Bowser said.
-/snip-
January 7, 2021 2:14 PM ET
MARK KATKOV
Workers install a fence in front of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Updated at 3:24 p.m. ET
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that a "7-foot non-scalable fence" is being erected around the entirety of the U.S. Capitol, and it will be in place for at least the next 30 days.
McCarthy also said 6,200 members of the National Guard will deploy to the National Capital region by this weekend. He made his remarks at a press briefing with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Acting Police Chief Robert Contee.
McCarthy said the entire D.C. National Guard has been mobilized and is being supplemented by Guard troops from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York.
In revisiting what she called the "failure" of security at the Capitol on Wednesday, Bowser said responsibility for the assault lies with President Trump, whom she described as "unhinged."
"What happened yesterday is what he wanted to happen and we must not underestimate the damage he can do to our nation and our democracy over the next two weeks," Bowser said.
-/snip-
Good idea at this point.
January 7, 2021
Trump Fur-Ever: Costumed Capitol Rioter Is Son Of Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-fur-ever-costumed-capitol-rioter-son-brooklyn-supreme-court-judge
BY JAKE OFFENHARTZ
JAN. 7, 2021 3:14 P.M. • 9 COMMENTS
Brooklyn resident Aaron Mostofsky inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK
The politically-connected son of a Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge was among the band of Trump-supporting marauders who ransacked the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.
Dressed in fur pelts and a bullet proof vest, Aaron Mostofsky joined an early wave of rioters who swarmed the halls of Congress, forcing lawmakers to evacuate before certifying Joe Biden's election victory. He can be seen in several photos outside the Senate chambers, holding a wooden stick and a police riot shield, alongside a man carrying a Confederate flag.
Brooklyn resident Aaron Mostofsky inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/SHUTTERSTOCK
The man's father is Schlomo Mostofsky, a prominent modern Orthodox figure in Brooklyn and former president of the National Council of Young Israel. He was elected to the Kings County Supreme Court last January with the backing of the Brooklyn Democratic Party.
Neither father nor son returned repeated inquiries from Gothamist. In an interview with the NY Post, Aaron, who declined to give his last name, said that he stormed the building because “the election was stolen," adding that he found the riot shield on the floor.
-/snip-
BY JAKE OFFENHARTZ
JAN. 7, 2021 3:14 P.M. • 9 COMMENTS
Brooklyn resident Aaron Mostofsky inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK
The politically-connected son of a Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge was among the band of Trump-supporting marauders who ransacked the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.
Dressed in fur pelts and a bullet proof vest, Aaron Mostofsky joined an early wave of rioters who swarmed the halls of Congress, forcing lawmakers to evacuate before certifying Joe Biden's election victory. He can be seen in several photos outside the Senate chambers, holding a wooden stick and a police riot shield, alongside a man carrying a Confederate flag.
Brooklyn resident Aaron Mostofsky inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/SHUTTERSTOCK
The man's father is Schlomo Mostofsky, a prominent modern Orthodox figure in Brooklyn and former president of the National Council of Young Israel. He was elected to the Kings County Supreme Court last January with the backing of the Brooklyn Democratic Party.
Neither father nor son returned repeated inquiries from Gothamist. In an interview with the NY Post, Aaron, who declined to give his last name, said that he stormed the building because “the election was stolen," adding that he found the riot shield on the floor.
-/snip-
January 7, 2021
The discussions occurred in recent weeks, and it was not clear whether he has brought it up since he incited a mob of supporters to attack the Capitol.
By Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman
Jan. 7, 2021, 3:03 p.m. ET
President Trump has suggested to aides he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions, a move that would mark one of the most extraordinary and untested uses of presidential power in American history.
In several conversations since Election Day, Mr. Trump has told advisers that he is considering giving himself a pardon and, in other instances, asked whether he should and what the impact would be on him legally and politically, according to the two people. It was not clear whether he has broached the topic since he incited his supporters on Wednesday to storm the Capitol in a mob attack.
Mr. Trump has shown signs that his level of interest in pardoning himself goes beyond idle musings. He has long maintained he has the power to pardon himself and his polling of aides’ views is typically a sign that he is preparing to follow through on his aims. He has also become increasingly convinced that his perceived enemies will use the levers of law enforcement to target him after he leaves office.
No president has pardoned himself, so the legitimacy of prospective self-clemency has never been tested in the justice system and legal scholars are divided about whether the courts would recognize it. But they agree a presidential self-pardon could create a dangerous new precedent for presidents to unilaterally declare they are above the law and to insulate themselves from being held accountable for any crimes they committed in office.
NYT: Trump Is Said to Have Discussed Pardoning Himself
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/07/us/politics/trump-self-pardon.htmlThe discussions occurred in recent weeks, and it was not clear whether he has brought it up since he incited a mob of supporters to attack the Capitol.
By Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman
Jan. 7, 2021, 3:03 p.m. ET
President Trump has suggested to aides he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions, a move that would mark one of the most extraordinary and untested uses of presidential power in American history.
In several conversations since Election Day, Mr. Trump has told advisers that he is considering giving himself a pardon and, in other instances, asked whether he should and what the impact would be on him legally and politically, according to the two people. It was not clear whether he has broached the topic since he incited his supporters on Wednesday to storm the Capitol in a mob attack.
Mr. Trump has shown signs that his level of interest in pardoning himself goes beyond idle musings. He has long maintained he has the power to pardon himself and his polling of aides’ views is typically a sign that he is preparing to follow through on his aims. He has also become increasingly convinced that his perceived enemies will use the levers of law enforcement to target him after he leaves office.
No president has pardoned himself, so the legitimacy of prospective self-clemency has never been tested in the justice system and legal scholars are divided about whether the courts would recognize it. But they agree a presidential self-pardon could create a dangerous new precedent for presidents to unilaterally declare they are above the law and to insulate themselves from being held accountable for any crimes they committed in office.
January 7, 2021
'I can't stay here' -- Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration, others to follow
https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/1347162495430123521
CNBC @CNBC
'I can't stay here' — Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration, expects others to follow
7:45 AM · Jan 7, 2021
CNBC @CNBC
'I can't stay here' — Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration, expects others to follow
[b'I can't stay here' — Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration, expects others to follow]
President Trump's former chief of staff and current special envoy to Northern Ireland said Thursday that he's resigning from his diplomatic post.
cnbc.com
7:45 AM · Jan 7, 2021
January 7, 2021
NY National Guard to deploy to DC for up to 2 weeks
https://twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/1346993573640732672
Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo
At the request of the U.S. National Guard, I’m deploying 1,000 members of the NY National Guard to D.C. for up to 2 weeks.
A peaceful transition of power is the cornerstone of our democracy & NY stands ready to help ensure the will of the American people is safely carried out.
8:34 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo
At the request of the U.S. National Guard, I’m deploying 1,000 members of the NY National Guard to D.C. for up to 2 weeks.
A peaceful transition of power is the cornerstone of our democracy & NY stands ready to help ensure the will of the American people is safely carried out.
8:34 PM · Jan 6, 2021
January 7, 2021
Among the terrorists invading Capitol was a man (left) wearing a sweatshirt saying, "Camp Auschwitz"
https://twitter.com/BeschlossDC/status/1346971421134741505
Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC
Among the terrorists invading Capitol today was a man (left) wearing a sweatshirt saying, “Camp Auschwitz”:
@mikedebonis
7:06 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC
Among the terrorists invading Capitol today was a man (left) wearing a sweatshirt saying, “Camp Auschwitz”:
@mikedebonis
7:06 PM · Jan 6, 2021
January 7, 2021
Acosta: GOP Source says prez is "out of his mind" and he's lost his grip on reality
https://twitter.com/brianstelter/status/1346970675928571905
Brian Stelter @brianstelter
A GOP source in frequent contact with Trump tells @Acosta that the prez is "out of his mind." The source depicts Trump as so traumatized by his 11/3 loss that he's lost his grip on reality. "The source worries Trump's behavior will only worsen during his last 2 weeks in office."
7:03 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Brian Stelter @brianstelter
A GOP source in frequent contact with Trump tells @Acosta that the prez is "out of his mind." The source depicts Trump as so traumatized by his 11/3 loss that he's lost his grip on reality. "The source worries Trump's behavior will only worsen during his last 2 weeks in office."
7:03 PM · Jan 6, 2021
January 6, 2021
Congressman Crow is an Iraq / Afghanistan veteran.
"This photo breaks my heart."
https://twitter.com/halbritz/status/1346932338081615880
Haley Britzky @halbritz
This photo breaks my heart.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote.
(Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
4:31 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Haley Britzky @halbritz
This photo breaks my heart.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote.
(Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
4:31 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Congressman Crow is an Iraq / Afghanistan veteran.
January 6, 2021
Capitol Historical Society: "The U.S. Capitol was breached today for the first time since 1814"
https://twitter.com/kaitlancollins/status/1346939652662562819
Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins
The U.S. Capitol was breached today for the first time since 1814, when the British attacked it and set it on fire during the war of 1812, according to the director of scholarship and operations with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. How shameful.
5:00 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins
The U.S. Capitol was breached today for the first time since 1814, when the British attacked it and set it on fire during the war of 1812, according to the director of scholarship and operations with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. How shameful.
5:00 PM · Jan 6, 2021
January 6, 2021
Chuck Schumer: It's a little late for that. Don't you think?
https://twitter.com/SenSchumer/status/1346918809240797191
Chuck Schumer @SenSchumer
It's a little late for that. Don't you think?
3:37 PM · Jan 6, 2021
Chuck Schumer @SenSchumer
It's a little late for that. Don't you think?
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
3:37 PM · Jan 6, 2021
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