The man accused of planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national committee headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6 riot is asking a federal judge to dismiss the case against him, arguing that President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardon for Capitol riot defendants applies to his alleged conduct. Attorneys for Brian Cole Jr. […]

The Arizona sheriff overseeing the local investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is facing a recall effort over his handling of the case and broader dissatisfaction with his leadership.   Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reacted to the development on Tuesday, telling 13 News he would “always honor the will of the people,” and abide by whatever […]

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and their families from buying stocks. The bill Ricketts introduced on Wednesday is companion legislation to the bill Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) introduced in the House. Ricketts’s bill already has co-sponsors and comes after President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the ban during his State […]

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. We take a look at the smartest way to ensure a warm phone call with Donald Trump, examine the campaign to discredit Joe Kent as his resignation from the administration threatens to rip the MAGA movement wide open, and we have the latest skirmish in the race for […]