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Kid Berwyn

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16. Feds examining communications between US lawmakers, Capitol rioters
Thu Mar 4, 2021, 05:35 PM
Mar 2021


Federal investigators are examining communications between US lawmakers and Capitol rioters

Evan Perez, March 4, 2021

CNN — Federal investigators are examining records of communications between members of Congress and the pro-Trump mob that attacked the US Capitol, as the investigation moves closer to exploring whether lawmakers wittingly or unwittingly helped the insurrectionists, according to a US official briefed on the matter.

The data gathered so far includes indications of contact with lawmakers in the days around January 6, as well as communications between alleged rioters discussing their associations with members of Congress, the official said.

DC National Guard commander says 'unusual' Pentagon restrictions slowed response to Capitol riot
The existence of such communications doesn't necessarily indicate wrongdoing by lawmakers and investigators aren't yet targeting members of Congress in the investigation, the official noted. Should investigators find probable cause that lawmakers or their staffs possibly aided the insurrectionists, they could seek warrants to obtain the content of the communications. There's no indication they've taken such a step at this point.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/politics/capitol-riot-investigation-lawmakers/index.html

Lock them up.
Yassss! soothsayer Mar 2021 #1
Perez on now malaise Mar 2021 #3
Those cell phones were pinging! sheshe2 Mar 2021 #7
Whoa. It's about PAST contacts, not necessarily on the 6th. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2021 #78
Been waiting for this. It means the house means business. lindysalsagal Mar 2021 #11
We are cautioned to characterize this properly and not excitedly. Grasswire2 Mar 2021 #31
awesome.. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #71
We will soon find out if the investigators are honest or part of the conspiracy. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #2
Don't depress me yet soothsayer Mar 2021 #4
Sorry, I tend to be a step ahead of the crowd most times. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #6
same here ! having a blast watching republican's sweat . monkeyman1 Mar 2021 #25
Frequently such investigations serve to buy time to distant from the event(s) and PufPuf23 Mar 2021 #40
Exactly. The longer they can drag it out the better for the guilty. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #41
I hope one of them is the guy who was incensed that FBI was tracking phones. gibraltar72 Mar 2021 #5
Ha Ha Hawley? sheshe2 Mar 2021 #9
Lord Ha Ha. Traitor name fits. kairos12 Mar 2021 #32
That was bdamomma Mar 2021 #56
When Hawley mentioned phone tower tracking, he gave himself away. oasis Mar 2021 #57
He was kind bdamomma Mar 2021 #60
He sure was! He looked like a busted nine year old in a suit. mahina Mar 2021 #62
He was in his usual "I'm in charge of things" posture, but oasis Mar 2021 #64
I do believe you are. sheshe2 Mar 2021 #59
Now you know why malaise Mar 2021 #14
This guy? Botany Mar 2021 #19
Kid Hitler. kairos12 Mar 2021 #34
Lock him up. calimary Mar 2021 #48
You and me both. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #73
And the republicans know that . . . Iliyah Mar 2021 #8
Yep! Lucinda Mar 2021 #18
Getting very interesting. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #10
K& fkn R!!!!!! Leghorn21 Mar 2021 #12
+1 orangecrush Mar 2021 #24
DOJ? FBI? Ethics Committee? lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #13
my immediate question as well stopdiggin Mar 2021 #76
CNN article Nevilledog Mar 2021 #15
Thanks for this malaise Mar 2021 #17
Feds examining communications between US lawmakers, Capitol rioters Kid Berwyn Mar 2021 #16
Use of cell phone to commit a crime against the nation? Multiple Federal offenses. dem4decades Mar 2021 #20
Not this time malaise Mar 2021 #21
The thing about Mueller is Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #26
I've heard Weissmann's assessment of the probe, iit was toothless. dem4decades Mar 2021 #37
Thanks to Sheldon Whitehouse. He's blocking claims of congressional "immunity." ancianita Mar 2021 #22
Excellent newsThanks malaise Mar 2021 #33
that's great bdamomma Mar 2021 #65
Whitehouse keeps impressing with his understated but unmistakable strength on multiple front lines. JudyM Mar 2021 #67
Truly. I've learned that you know the great ones in the toughest of times. ancianita Mar 2021 #77
Brilliant! Finding ways to bypass the obstruction of justice. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #85
Let's see who feels the squeeze gratuitous Mar 2021 #23
Fox News headline will probably be Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #27
Do not forget Jodey Arrington. czarjak Mar 2021 #28
This is all like a delicious dessert, so rich, I need to make room in my belly. panader0 Mar 2021 #29
I read the article and wonder why the agency the investigators work for is not named. ancianita Mar 2021 #30
BATF Mopar151 Mar 2021 #52
Interesting. Good point. I'd looked them up earlier and forgot to add them. ancianita Mar 2021 #63
Didn't one of Q nutjob reps. text someone Pelosi's location? Vinca Mar 2021 #35
'We need criminal charges malaise Mar 2021 #44
I believe that was a tweet from Rep. Lauren Boebert. Mister Ed Mar 2021 #47
They should be tried as traitors if they participated. spanone Mar 2021 #36
They should be locked up for life malaise Mar 2021 #45
This Might Explain Hawley GB_RN Mar 2021 #38
THIS malaise Mar 2021 #46
Best news I've had all day! Thekaspervote Mar 2021 #39
Make them squirm and then clap them in irons. Martin68 Mar 2021 #42
Hope these dirt bag traitors pay the price for their treachery. PufPuf23 Mar 2021 #43
No wonder AG Garland's confirmation is being held up Aviation Pro Mar 2021 #49
i've wondered if the delay was deliberate because of these investigations msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #75
I have a bet with a co-worker..... essaynnc Mar 2021 #50
You will regret that you only bet $1 malaise Mar 2021 #51
Traitors belong in prison Bluethroughu Mar 2021 #53
Reports of autocrats pulling the same stunt that "election was stolen" must be answered. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2021 #54
So happy to hear this!!! FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #55
Is that why Cruz, Cotton, Mike Lee, and Hawley were so interested in FBI phone call collections? kentuck Mar 2021 #58
Good. How could they not? mahina Mar 2021 #61
The Capitol Riot was an inside job! Initech Mar 2021 #66
Partly malaise Mar 2021 #82
Does the US have an extradition treaty with Cancun? BobTheSubgenius Mar 2021 #68
Careful: James48 Mar 2021 #69
good to read. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #70
YES!!!!! Damned right! PatrickforB Mar 2021 #72
No wonder they are terrified of phone records budkin Mar 2021 #74
If treason were free speech it wouldn't have been mentioned in the U.S. Constitution /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #79
I hope Hawley, Lee, et al, are crapping little square bricks over this. nt woodsprite Mar 2021 #80
Little bricks? malaise Mar 2021 #81
Yes!!! Preferably with very sharp rough edges. nt woodsprite Mar 2021 #84
I'm looking... I can't find it. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #83
I feel like I have been watching a mini-series twodogsbarking Mar 2021 #86
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