JANUARY 6

Former Valley City School Board Candidate Enters Pleas for Role in January 6 Riot

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former Valley City political candidate and North Dakota Young Republicans member, Damian Johnston, has pleaded guilty in federal court for charges stemming from the January 6 Capitol riots. Johnston pleaded guilty to two counts of Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds. Other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. He’ll be sentenced…

Trump indicted again, accused of attempting to overturn 2020 election

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The indictment focuses on alleged schemes by Trump and his allies to subvert the transfer of power and keep him in office despite his loss to Joe Biden. It’s the third criminal case brought…

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe

WASHINGTON (AP) – A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election, further escalating the panel’s probe into the origins of the violent attack. The panel’s chairman, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, said in a statement Monday…

Sources: Rep. Kelly Armstrong Selected for January 6 Select Committee on Insurrection

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong has been picked to serve on the new select committee to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. He was picked along with four others by House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy. An official announcement is expected soon. Associated Press says McCarthy selected Indiana congressman Jim Banks to be the top…