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Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They cover the stairs and the bleachers set up for the inauguration. They carry American flags, Trump flags, anti-Semitic flags, and other white supremacist flags.

January 6 Clearinghouse

Welcome to this all-source, public resource for analysts, researchers, investigators, journalists, educators, and the public at large.  If you think the January 6 Clearinghouse…
A pro-Trump mob storms the U.S. Capitol

Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory and a Smear: Still, No Evidence of Trump Order for 10,000 Guard on January 6th

Debunking a new conspiracy theory that Trump ordered the National Guard to be ready on January 6, and that the select committee withheld information.
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The Just Security Podcast: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”

Just Security hosted an event for the launch of Barbara McQuade’s new book, "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America."

When Special Counsel Smith’s January 6th Trial Will Reach a Verdict: Analyzing the Alternative Timelines

Updated overview of potential timelines for the resolution of Donald Trump's appeal and trial in federal prosecution for January 6th.
Rows of American flags in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

Book Excerpt: “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America” by Barbara McQuade

Excerpted from "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America" by Barbara McQuade, published by Seven Stories Press.

Expert Backgrounder: Federalizing the National Guard and Domestic Use of the Military

An expert explainer on when the President of the United States can 'federalize" the National Guard and deploy U.S. military forces domestically.
US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House

Dissecting Trump’s “Peacefully and Patriotically” Defense of the January 6th Attack

An analysis of former President Trump's reference to "peacefully and patriotically" in his January 6th Ellipse speech - for the trial and court of public opinion.
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Biden Can, But Shouldn’t, Federalize the Texas National Guard

Invocation of the Insurrection Act in response to Texas' obstruction of CBP agents at the U.S.-Mexico border would be inappropriate.

How Long Will Trump’s Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines

Likely trial start dates for former president Trump in DC, now that the Circuit Court has ruled and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

How Long Will Trump’s DC Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines

An overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Trump's appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference.

Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy

The DC Circuit has every reason to put the burden on former President Trump by issuing a quick mandate.
Justice Department Building Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC with the American Flag in the front.

How the KKK Produced the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice was founded specifically to counter domestic terrorism. A new law to better prosecute today’s domestic terrorists and more effectively deter people…
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