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White House Launches Official Website Redefining January 6 Attack and Blaming Pence
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
On January 6, 2026, the Trump administration utilized official government resources to launch a webpage that fundamentally reinterprets the events of the 2021 Capitol attack. This executive action formally shifts blame onto the U.S. Capitol Police for allegedly escalating tensions and explicitly accuses former Vice President Mike Pence of cowardice. By characterizing the insurrection as a misunderstanding and the rioters as peaceful patriots, the White House is institutionalizing a revisionist narrative that directly contradicts judicial rulings and historical records, signaling a significant shift in how the federal government formally acknowledges attacks on democratic processes.
Michael Reagan, Conservative Commentator and President’s Eldest Son, Dies at 80
Simi Valley, Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Michael Reagan, 80, has died. Adopted by the former president, the syndicated host became a ‘steadfast guardian’ of his father’s legacy, bridging family ties with a career in conservative media.
House Republican Majority Narrows to 218 Seats Following Sudden Death of Representative LaMalfa
Washington D.C., Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
California Representative Doug LaMalfa’s sudden passing on January 5 shrinks the House Republican majority to a precarious 218-213 margin. This fragile math leaves Speaker Johnson with almost no room for dissent as the administration pursues its 2026 legislative agenda.
Missing Capitol Police Plaque Sparks Partisan Standoff on Fifth January 6 Anniversary
Washington D.C., Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
With the mandated police tribute still in storage five years later, over 100 lawmakers have mounted unofficial replicas to protest the absence of a formal January 6 memorial.
Dan Bongino Resigns as FBI Deputy Director to Resume Media Career Amidst Gaetz Feud
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Bongino exits the FBI for podcasting after a brief tenure. The move follows a public feud where he labeled Matt Gaetz a “suckling little doggie” and referenced “shady parties.”
Pentagon Moves to Reduce Senator Kelly’s Rank and Pension Citing Sedition
Washington D.C., Monday, 5 January 2026.
Defense Secretary Hegseth formally censured Senator Kelly and moved to reduce his pension, characterizing his advice to troops regarding illegal orders as “seditious”—a rare challenge to post-retirement benefits.
Secret Service Apprehends Suspect Following Vandalism at Vice President Vance’s Cincinnati Home
Cincinnati, Monday, 5 January 2026.
Authorities arrested a 26-year-old man early Monday for allegedly using a hammer to damage windows and a vehicle at Vice President Vance’s Cincinnati estate while the family was away.
NYC Real Estate Market Rattled by Appointment of Official Who Advocated Property Seizure
New York City, Monday, 5 January 2026.
Mayor Mamdani’s appointment of Cea Weaver, who previously advocated seizing private property and equated homeownership with “white supremacy,” signals a drastic regulatory pivot altering the risk profile for New York City investors.