Former US president Donald Trump reportedly spoke with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy by phone on January 6, the day the US Capitol building was attacked by rioters. Trump refused to call his supporters off, even when “begged” by McCarthy, CNN reported on Friday, citing lawmakers briefed on the conversation. ...
Federal prosecutors revealed in a Thursday court filing that Jessica Watkins, an Ohio militia leader, was “awaiting direction” from former US President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the deadly Capitol riot. The filing, which includes some of the most direct links between Trump and the rioters, states ...