by Jim Heath | Jan 12, 2021 | Headlines, Olympics
Klete Keller, a champion swimmer who won two Olympic gold medals as a relay teammate of Michael Phelps, was identified by former teammates and coaches as a member of the crowd that surged into the U.S. Capitol during violent protests today. A video posted by a...
by Jim Heath | Jan 6, 2021 | Headlines, Trump
Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill today and clashed with police on the steps of the Capitol as dozens tried to force their way in during a vote to certify Joe Biden’s victory over the defeated Trump. One reporter on scene estimated their size was at least one...
by Jim Heath | Jan 5, 2021 | Battlegrounds, Headlines, Trump
President Trump used a campaign rally on the eve of two critical Senate runoffs in Georgia to once again vent his debunked grievances about the outcome of November’s presidential election, as he continued his assault on the peaceful transfer of power. NYT: In an...
by Jim Heath | Jan 2, 2021 | Headlines, Race, Trump
Members of the far-right group the Proud Boys will attend Washington, D.C., rallies for President Trump on Jan. 6 “incognito,” with leaders of the group saying they will dress in “all BLACK” to mimic the attire of anti-fascist groups and...
by Jim Heath | Dec 7, 2020 | Headlines, Inauguration, Joe Biden, Trump
Inauguration day historically is the one day both parties tone down their rhetoric and come together to celebrate democracy. Our Republic is stronger when political leaders demonstrate to Americans that a transfer of power can happen without a single bullet being...
