HURRICANE — Midweek festivities at the Washington County Fair included a tribute show entitled “Modern Warriors” attended by more than two dozen local military veterans and nearly 200 family, friends and civic leaders. Washington Area Chamber of Commerce President Ed Tracey said the event was the fair’s sixth annual tribute to those who served in […]
By Matt Holt and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — When Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker last fall, Republican operatives were concerned that his successor, Mike Johnson, would not be able to replicate his fundraising prowess. So far, those concerns appear valid, new federal filings show. Johnson announced earlier this month that he had raised $20 million total
By Matt Holt and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — When Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker last fall, Republican operatives were concerned that his successor, Mike Johnson, would not be able to replicate his fundraising prowess. So far, those concerns appear valid, new federal filings show. Johnson announced earlier this month that he had raised $20 million total
By Matt Holt and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — When Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker last fall, Republican operatives were concerned that his successor, Mike Johnson, would not be able to replicate his fundraising prowess. So far, those concerns appear valid, new federal filings show. Johnson announced earlier this month that he had raised $20 million total
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has signaled that it may be preparing to upend hundreds of criminal charges against participants in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Over 300 January 6 defendants have faced the federal felony charge "obstructing an official proceeding," resulting in many convictions and prison sentences. The statute was passed by Congress in 2002 following the Enron scandal. It mandates a prison sentence of up to 20 years for those who "corruptly" attempt to...
The Supreme Court will determine the fate of a major Jan. 6 Capitol riot-related case. The ruling could affect hundreds of people who were in Read More
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WASHINGTON - A Louisiana man pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges for his involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.Colby Purkel, 27, pleaded guilty to civil disorder. He and his father, Willard Purkel Jr., 51, were originally charged together on one count of civil disorder and several misdemeanors.Court documents indicate that on Jan. 6 around 3 p.m. Colby Purkel joined a crowd of rioters on the east side of the U.S. Capitol, where the group entered by force as law enforcement...
The 194th Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) motor pool was transformed into a hub of innovation during the first-ever Washington Air National Guard Innovation Industry Day on April 7, 2024, at Camp Murray. The Washington Air National Guard Innovation Team invited innovative startup companies to showcase their technologies to Army and Air service members. The event, held last weekend and co-hosted by the Washington Air National Guard Innovation Team and the 194th ASOG, showcased more than $7...
House lawmakers this week will hear from whistleblowers who say they have information about why the National Guard’s response to the Capitol riot was severely delayed.