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Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin On the Five-Year Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026:
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Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On the Five-Year Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
On the five-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Five years ago, Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack the United States Capitol and prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Despite his attempts to overturn the democratic will of the American people, Trump's insurrection failed because of the remarkable
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026:
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Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On the Five-Year Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
On the five-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Five years ago, Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack the United States Capitol and prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Despite his attempts to overturn the democratic will of the American people, Trump's insurrection failed because of the remarkableheroism and bravery of Capitol Police, law enforcement officials, and public servants -- including Republicans -- who certified the results of a free and fair election. Today, we honor the more than 140 officers who were injured stopping the attack on January 6, along with those who died in its aftermath.
"For half a decade, Trump and his Republican enablers have continued to whitewash, minimize, or even rewrite the events of that day. As one of the very first acts of his second term, Trump issued nearly 1,600 pardons and commutations for individuals charged in connection with the insurrection -- including hundreds of convicted felons, many of whom brutally assaulted law enforcement.
"To this day, Trump continues to engage in a calculated effort to undermine our American democracy. At his command, Republicans have sought to restrict Americans' voting rights and redraw electoral maps for partisan advantage. But the reality is, from the White House to our state houses, Republicans everywhere know that their craven attempt to steal power from the voters will fail -- just as it did on January 6, 2021.
"In the 250th year of American democracy and five years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Democratic Party will continue to stand up for truth and justice as we defend against these cowardly, power-driven attacks on our country and our elections."
Trump's Continued Attacks on Our Democracy and Political Violence
In the five years since the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump has continued to deny the results of the 2020 election. He has refused to denounce political violence and has even shared conspiracy theories about a Democratic lawmaker's assassination this week. Trump spearheaded mid-decade redistricting plans in numerous states. While he refers to January 6 as a "day of love" and insurrectionists as "great people," a new report found that dozens of individuals Trump pardoned in connection with the insurrection committed horrific new crimes between the attack and Trump's second inauguration.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/statement-from-dnc-chair-ken-martin-on-the-five-year-anniversary-of-the-january-6-attack-on-the-capitol/
NCDP Statement on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026:
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NCDP Statement on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the deadly Capitol insurrection:
"Five years ago, the Republican Party spread lies and peddled conspiracies that our free and fair elections were fraudulent, inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that resulted in multiple deaths, including the death of law enforcement officers - Don
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026:
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NCDP Statement on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the deadly Capitol insurrection:
"Five years ago, the Republican Party spread lies and peddled conspiracies that our free and fair elections were fraudulent, inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that resulted in multiple deaths, including the death of law enforcement officers - DonBrown, Michele Morrow, and Michael Whatley all helped spread these lies. From Morrow attending the rally that led to the insurrection, to Whatley being named the 'stop the steal guy,' to Brown defending people charged with crimes for storming the Capitol, these candidates are a threat to our democracy and are far too extreme to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate."
The GOP field for U.S. Senate spread election conspiracy theories and contributed to the incitement of the January 6th insurrection:
* Don Brown has "tout[ed] his experience defending people" charged with crimes for the January 6th insurrection and "[stood] by Trump's Big Lie that the 2020 election was rigged." Brown also touted the endorsement of election denier Sidney Powell, Trump's ex-lawyer who spearheaded efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
* Michele Morrow livestreamed "after attending the January 6 riot at the US Capitol" that led to the insurrection and the death of multiple law enforcement officers.
* Whatley is an election denier who baselessly claimed there was "massive fraud" in the 2020 election, was called the "stop the steal guy" and stood by Trump after the January 6th insurrection.
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/press/ncdp-statement-on-the-anniversary-of-the-january-6th-insurrection/
Mich. Democratic Party: 5 Years After January 6th, Mike Rogers Embraces False "Stolen Election" Claims Without Evidence
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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Five Years After January 6th, Mike Rogers Embraces False "Stolen Election" Claims Without Evidence
Five years after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, a reminder that failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has embraced election denialism, falsely claiming that "a single van carrying ballots in Detroit 'swung' his 2024 race" and appointing prominent election deniers as senior leaders on his campaign--embracing the very conspiracy theories he once condemned as an "abdication
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LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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Five Years After January 6th, Mike Rogers Embraces False "Stolen Election" Claims Without Evidence
Five years after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, a reminder that failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers has embraced election denialism, falsely claiming that "a single van carrying ballots in Detroit 'swung' his 2024 race" and appointing prominent election deniers as senior leaders on his campaign--embracing the very conspiracy theories he once condemned as an "abdicationof the higher responsibility to our Constitution."
Marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement:
"While Michigan families struggle with rising costs and real economic challenges, Mike Rogers is too busy wallowing in his election loss and peddling the same dangerous lies that fueled the violent January 6th attack on our Capitol. Michiganders rejected Rogers at the ballot box after learning about his record as a Florida carpetbagger who got rich by selling out Michiganders - and this November, they'll make their voices heard to reject him at the ballot box once again."
Mike Rogers has embraced the false "stolen election" claims that helped fuel the January 6th attack on the Capitol:
* Rogers has falsely claimed in recent months "that a single van carrying ballots in Detroit 'swung' his 2024 race," which a top Michigan elections official said "might be more ridiculous than similar claims made after the 2020 presidential election."
* Rogers' campaign is still refusing to back up his bogus election claims, dodging repeated requests for evidence from the Detroit News, Michigan Advance, MLive, Gongwer and WLNS.
* Rogers is surrounding himself with election deniers, appointing "senior leaders" to his campaign who have "promoted baseless claims about election fraud," and naming a dozen prominent election deniers to serve as county co-chairs for his campaign, including alleged "false electors" that sought to overturn Michigan's 2020 election results for Trump.
* Rogers is now embracing the election denialism he once condemned. In a Washington Post op-ed published Jan. 5, 2021, Rogers wrote that unfounded stolen-election claims were based on "conspiracy and hearsay" and said denying the results of certified elections without evidence of fraud was an "abdication of the higher responsibility to our Constitution."
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See also: Detroit News: Mike Rogers ties 2024 Senate loss to a 'van in Detroit with ballots', MLive: Mike Rogers suggests "van with ballots" in Detroit cost him 2024 Senate election, The Gander: Mike Rogers blames a van for losing and election in MI, Michigan Advance: Mike Rogers once denounced election denial of the 2020 election. Now, he's surrounded by it, WLNS: Mike Rogers surrounds himself with election deniers ahead of 2026 election
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/five-years-after-january-6th-mike-rogers-embraces-false-stolen-election-claims-without-evidence/
Mich. Democratic Party Applauds AG Nessel Action Condemning Matt Hall's Work Project Cuts as Unconstitutional
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026:
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MDP Applauds AG Nessel's Action Condemning Matt Hall's Work Project Cuts as Unconstitutional
After MAGA Matt Hall and House Republicans decided to illegally claw back funding for vital projects across the state, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion today labeling state House Republicans' actions unconstitutional.
Following AG Nessel's action, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"State House Republicans knew that cutting
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LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026:
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MDP Applauds AG Nessel's Action Condemning Matt Hall's Work Project Cuts as Unconstitutional
After MAGA Matt Hall and House Republicans decided to illegally claw back funding for vital projects across the state, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion today labeling state House Republicans' actions unconstitutional.
Following AG Nessel's action, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"State House Republicans knew that cuttingfunding from affordable housing, health care, and crucial programs across the state was wrong, but they didn't care. At the behest of MAGA Matt Hall's inept leadership, the Republican caucus illegally stole money from Michiganders, further showing just how out of touch they are with working people.
"As always, Democrats are the ones fighting for working families and standing up for our most vulnerable Michiganders. These cuts were an abomination, and we look forward to defeating the shameful Republicans who championed them this November."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-mdp-applauds-ag-nessels-action-condemning-matt-halls-work-project-cuts-as-unconstitutional/
DNC: ICYMI - Trump's Trade War Bar Tab Cuts Off American Bourbon Maker
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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ICYMI: Trump's Trade War Bar Tab Cuts Off American Bourbon Maker
Another day, another casualty of Donald Trump's ongoing and reckless trade war. This time, Kentucky bourbon-maker Jim Beam announced it is shutting down production of its main distillery for at least one year.
A reminder: U.S. distillers have faced retaliatory import taxes on their goods after Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" announcement saw the U.S. imposing tariffs on most countries around the world. Additionally,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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ICYMI: Trump's Trade War Bar Tab Cuts Off American Bourbon Maker
Another day, another casualty of Donald Trump's ongoing and reckless trade war. This time, Kentucky bourbon-maker Jim Beam announced it is shutting down production of its main distillery for at least one year.
A reminder: U.S. distillers have faced retaliatory import taxes on their goods after Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" announcement saw the U.S. imposing tariffs on most countries around the world. Additionally,major trading partners, including Canada, have been boycotting American spirits since March in retaliation for President Trump's ongoing trade war.
U.S. whiskey sales to Canada are down more than 60% through October.
In response, DNC Deputy Executive Director Libby Schneider released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's trade war has been a barrage of reckless actions that have put American industries and working families on the brink. Trump has sent Kentucky's economy spiraling, and Jim Beam's announcement that it is shuttering its main Kentucky distillery is yet another example of Trump's chaos and its consequences. Trump promised a 'manufacturing renaissance' and a 'golden age.' Instead, factories are closing, and we're heading toward a recession. American workers deserve better."
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Lexington Herald-Leader: Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026
By Janet Patton and Karla Ward
* One of Kentucky's largest bourbon producers apparently is pausing whiskey production at the end of the year. Jim Beam, which is one of the largest makers of American whiskey in the world, is planning to shut down production in Happy Hollow in Clermont Jan. 1 through 2026.
* The move comes as Kentucky's $9 billion bourbon industry grapples with a glut of whiskey and a slump in demand at home.
* In response, the industry has pulled back production by more than 55 million proof-gallons (an industry unit of measurement) or more than 28% through August, the lowest level since 2018.
* At the same time, exports have been curtailed to major trading partners; Canada has been boycotting American spirits since March in retaliation for President Trump's ongoing trade war and U.S. whiskey sales to that country are down by more than 60% through October.
* Other Kentucky companies including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey maker Brown-Forman also have announced layoffs or shorter pauses in production earlier in the year.
* As of 2024, Jim Beam had nearly 1,500 Kentucky employees, according to the company.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/icymi-trumps-trade-war-bar-tab-cuts-off-american-bourbon-maker/
DNC on Trump Vetoing Bipartisan Bill to Provide Clean Water to Colorado
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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DNC on Trump Vetoing Bipartisan Bill to Provide Clean Water to Colorado
In one of the first vetoes of his second term, Donald Trump blocked bipartisan legislation that would have provided clean drinking water for rural Coloradans in 39 communities. Currently, Southeastern Colorado is tainted with radioactivity and carcinogens, which are particularly harmful for seniors and kids.
The Trump administration has already rolled back critical public health protections, including abandoning
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026:
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DNC on Trump Vetoing Bipartisan Bill to Provide Clean Water to Colorado
In one of the first vetoes of his second term, Donald Trump blocked bipartisan legislation that would have provided clean drinking water for rural Coloradans in 39 communities. Currently, Southeastern Colorado is tainted with radioactivity and carcinogens, which are particularly harmful for seniors and kids.
The Trump administration has already rolled back critical public health protections, including abandoninglimits on forever chemicals, delaying the EPA's ban on asbestos, and repealing the Clean Water Rule that protected 60 percent of the nation's streams and millions of acres of wetlands.
A reminder: Donald Trump has already unleashed a health care crisis in rural Colorado. His Big Ugly Bill kicks 190,000 Colorado families off their health care and puts six rural hospitals in the state on the brink of closure.
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement:
"Because of Donald Trump, Colorado families are facing a health care crisis. Trump's Big Ugly Bill kicks thousands of rural Coloradans off health care and puts six rural hospitals on the brink of closure, and now he wants to prevent rural Coloradans from having clean drinking water. This is classic Trump: He says he cares about rural America and then sells them out every chance he gets. Congress must stand up for rural families and override Trump's cruel, selfish, and retaliatory veto."
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Colorado Public Radio: Trump vetoes bipartisan bill to provide clean water to rural Southeastern Colorado
By Caitlyn Kim, Shanna Lewis and Chuck Murphy
* President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed the "Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act" despite its sponsorship by fellow Republicans and the significant benefits it would provide to southeastern Colorado, where his support runs deep.
* The conduit, which broke ground in 2023, will provide clean water for farming, factories and households.
* The project would also provide badly needed jobs for the area.
* "This isn't a frivolous project," Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Senior Policy and Issues Manager Chris Woodka said. "It's a project that meets federally mandated standards for water quality to ensure that 50,000 people are drinking clean, not carcinogenic, water."
* "President Trump decided to veto a completely non-controversial, bipartisan bill that passed both the House and Senate unanimously," Boebert said. "If this administration wants to make its legacy blocking projects that deliver water to rural Americans; that's on them."
* The project has been on the drawing board since the 1960s. It was designed to eventually stop groundwater withdrawals in the area, which can produce water tainted with radioactivity.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-on-trump-vetoing-bipartisan-bill-to-provide-clean-water-to-colorado/
BREAKING: Gabe Evans Votes Against Extending ACA Tax Credits As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Coloradans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Gabe Evans Votes Against Extending ACA Tax Credits As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Coloradans
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With ACA tax credits expired, Evans sides with D.C. party bosses to keep it that way
Amid rising unemployment, skyrocketing grocery prices, and climbing utility costs, Gabe Evans is hellbent on delivering another suckerpunch to Coloradans: raising health insurance premiums.
Evans just voted against advancing the BIPARTISAN measure that would extend ACA tax credits for three
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Gabe Evans Votes Against Extending ACA Tax Credits As Health Care Costs Skyrocket for Coloradans
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With ACA tax credits expired, Evans sides with D.C. party bosses to keep it that way
Amid rising unemployment, skyrocketing grocery prices, and climbing utility costs, Gabe Evans is hellbent on delivering another suckerpunch to Coloradans: raising health insurance premiums.
Evans just voted against advancing the BIPARTISAN measure that would extend ACA tax credits for threeyears, proving he is working to make life more expensive for Coloradans.
As a result of Republicans' cruelty, millions of Americans and more than 282,000 Coloradans are facing increased health care costs, causing many to abandon their coverage altogether.
D CCC Spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre :
" Coloradans need leaders who will fight to lower costs, not actively work to jack up prices on everything from groceries, utilities, and today - health care. This open betrayal by Gabe Evans to try to stop the House from addressing the GOP health care crisis will cost him his job come November."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/breaking-gabe-evans-votes-against-extending-aca-tax-credits-as-health-care-costs-skyrocket-for-coloradans/
