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In our news wrap Thursday, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, policeman faces trial for second-degree murder for killing a Black man during a traffic stop, a GOP candidate for Michigan governor was arrested for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol

Carl Paladino, a Republican House candidate from New York, has been endorsed by Representative Elise Stefanik, a member of party leadership.

Capitol riot hearings to argue that U.S. democracy at risk  Reuters What to watch for at the House’s first prime-time hearing on the January 6 insurrection  CNN Trump and Unreleased Video Expected to Be Focus of First Jan 6. Hearing  The New York

Jan. 6: Committee to Blame Donald Trump for Triggering US Capitol Riot  Bloomberg

Trump Lashes Out at Jan. 6 Committee Ahead of Hearing  U.S. News & World Report Donald Trump Goes on the Offensive Ahead of Capitol Riot Hearing  Newsweek What we know about Trump’s actions as insurrection unfolded  The Associated Press Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Justice Department is pushing back on an assertion from former Trump White House official Peter Navarro, who had claimed he was denied access to an attorney when he was arrested on contempt charges last week.

The suspect is no longer a threat to the community, officials say. Multiple federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, have responded to assist local police. (Image credit: Google Maps)

Ivanka, Don Jr., and Donald Trump Will Have to Answer for the Trump Org.’s Many Alleged Crimes Next Month  Vanity Fair Donald Trump to testify in New York investigation into his business practices  The Guardian US Donald Trump and two adult children

Pump prices have been rising steadily for months, as global oil prices rise and demand for gas increases. Prices range from an average $6.40 a gallon in California to $4.41 in Georgia.

The PGA Tour has suspended 17 players – including six-time major winner Phil Mickelson alo former world #1 Dustin Johnson – after they teed off at a controversial tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.