From Chaos to Calm: Trump Claims Victory in Incident-Free 2024 Election; Media Reflects on January 6th Legacy with New Documentaries and Books

Washington, D.C. – Four years after the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol following unfounded claims by then-President Donald Trump of election fraud, the date continues to resonate deeply in American political and cultural landscapes. This anniversary contrasts starkly with January 6, 2025, a day marked by the peaceful certification of Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris. The breach …

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As Congress Prepares to Certify Election Results, Shadows of January 6th Linger: Ongoing Coverage

Washington — As Congress prepares to certify the Electoral College results affirming President Donald Trump’s reelection, the shadow of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot looms large, underscoring a nation wrestling with its democratic processes and profound political divisions. This pivotal congressional session, a normally ceremonial duty, takes on a particularly somber tone this year. The memory of the violent attack, where supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths, has …

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Veteran Reflects on Horror Shared Between 9/11 and January 6th as He Prepares for a Tense Inauguration

Fort Bliss, Texas — As the sun rose over the Fort Bliss military base on a fateful September morning in 2001, Aaron Thacker, then a young military police officer, felt the world shift beneath him. Fast forward two decades, the scars of that day, compounded by the sight of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, etched a permanent mark on his consciousness. Thacker’s experiences in the military had prepared him for many challenges …

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Democracy’s New Challenge: Beyond January 6th, Vigilance Against Unseen Threats as Trump Begins Second Term

WASHINGTON — Democracy doesn’t always falter amid the chaos of a violent takeover; sometimes, it’s threatened within the halls of power itself. On January 6, 2021, the world was witness to a day that will be etched in American history, not as a coup but as a poignant instance of how legal strategies and force can be used in an attempt to overturn electoral outcomes. This event symbolized more than a protest—it was a stark …

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”Parkland Parents React to Kansas City Shooting on 6th Anniversary of School Tragedy”

PARKLAND, Fla. — Parents of victims of the Parkland mass shooting responded to another mass shooting, this time at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. This comes as the community marks the 6-year anniversary of the tragic school shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people. The shooting in Kansas City brought back painful memories for the Parkland parents, who expressed their feelings about the tragic event. The devastating impact of gun violence and …

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Tragic Mass Shooting at Iowa High School Leaves 6th Grader Dead and Authorities Grappling with Investigation

PERRY, Iowa – Ahmir Jolliff, an 11-year-old student at Perry Middle School, was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Perry High School. Authorities have confirmed that eight people, including three staff members and four students, were affected by this “horrific” incident. The Perry community is mourning the loss of the sixth-grade student as they come to terms with the aftermath of the tragedy. Principal Dan Marburger, who was injured in the shooting, is being …

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Community Gathers for Visitation Honoring 6th Grader Killed in Perry Shooting

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday for a sixth grader who was killed in a shooting in Perry, Iowa. The visitation will take place at a local funeral home. This tragic event has deeply affected the community, and the visitation will allow family, friends, and community members to come together to mourn and support one another. The sixth grader was a well-loved and active member of the school and community. The news of the shooting …

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Tragedy Strikes Iowa School: 6th Grader Among Victims in Fatal Shooting Incident

Perry, Iowa – A tragic shooting at Perry High School on January 4, 2024, resulted in the death of 11-year-old sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff. The shooter, identified as student Dylan Butler, also took his own life after the incident. The school’s principal, Dan Marburger, was among those injured in the shooting. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Ahmir Jolliff died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death has been ruled a homicide. Described as …

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Principal of Perry High School in Critical Condition after Attempting to Shield Students in Mass Shooting, 6th Grader Killed

Perry, Iowa – The principal of Perry High School was shot multiple times on Jan. 4 while trying to protect students during a shooting at the school, according to authorities. In addition to the principal, sixth-grade student Ahmir Jolliff was killed in the shooting, while several others were injured, including two staff members and four students. Jolliff, just 11 years old, succumbed to three gunshot wounds inflicted by the shooter, identified as 17-year-old high school …

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iowa town reeling after high school shooting leaves 6th grader dead, community scrambles for answers

PERRY, Iowa – The small town of Perry, Iowa is reeling from a tragic school shooting that took the life of a sixth-grade student and injured seven other individuals. The incident, which occurred at Perry High School, left the community in shock as they grapple with the aftermath of the senseless violence. The shooting took place just after 7:30 a.m. as students were gathering for the first day back after winter break. Armed with a …

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