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January 6, 2021, Capitol attack
Coverage of January 6, 2021, Capitol attack in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost the Louisiana primary after opposing Trump, he was among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This vote was likely a factor in his primary loss. Cassidy's defeat marks a significant event in the political landscape.
- DOJ moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders
The Justice Department requested a federal appeals court to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The case involves a legal challenge to the convictions, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia being the reviewing body.