Jan. 6, 2021
Coverage of Jan. 6, 2021 in the Nexus archive.
- At Issue: July 5 — Qualls’ running mate defends Jan. 6 appearance, Peggy Flanagan in studio
A Minnesota Senate committee reported that two-thirds of reviewed Medicaid providers received disenrollment notices, though officials clarified this does not confirm fraud. Brian Nicholson, running mate for Kendall Qualls, defended his Jan. 6, 2021, presence at the U.S. Capitol, stating he left when violence erupted. Qualls dismissed a critical report as a 'hit piece.' Peggy Flanagan, a U.S. Senate candidate, discussed her stance on fraud and ICE in a studio interview.
- Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
David Johnston, a licensed attorney, illegally entered the Capitol with President Donald Trump's supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, and is now assisting others in applying for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash.
- D.C. pipe bomb suspect faces 2 new charges
Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, faces two new felony charges. The charges include attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of... according to court filings released Wednesday.