AP source: Driver who rammed a car into 2 police officers outside US Capitol has died after being shot by authorities. https://t.co/9PW0Yk10nt
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 2, 2021
UPDATE: Here is the latest information. pic.twitter.com/GOVaMv8EXk
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 2, 2021
BREAKING: Acting U.S. Capitol Police chief on Capitol incident: "It is with a very, very heavy heart that I announce one of our officers has succumbed to his injuries." https://t.co/oct9CmdItF pic.twitter.com/gB3rq0IHW6
— ABC News (@ABC) April 2, 2021
Capitol Police have now lost 4 officers in the last 3 months, 1 in the insurrection, 2 by suicide following the insurrection, and now 1 today. It’s horribly tragic; my heart is with the officers who put their lives on the line to protect our democracy every day & their families.
— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) April 2, 2021
Every day I feel incredibly grateful for the brave Capitol Police officers who protect us. Today is another gut punch, and my thoughts are with the family of the slain and injured officers. This is so, so devestating.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) April 2, 2021
MORE: The suspect is a follower of the Nation of Islam, law enforcement officials say. Recent social media posts indicate he was unemployed and dealing with several personal issues.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 2, 2021
Meanwhile…
Breaking News: Rebuking Georgia’s new elections law, Major League Baseball moved this summer’s All-Star Game from Atlanta. The move comes after days of pressure from civil rights groups and the MLB Players Association. https://t.co/OwupImSkgu
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 2, 2021
Also, while pressure to repeal voter suppression bills move the ball, boycotts aren't a long term solution & may risk hurting low income workers employed by stadiums etc
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. قاسم رشید (@QasimRashid) April 2, 2021
The real solution is to abolish the Jim Crow filibuster & pass HR1 & JL Voting Rights Act. Let's get it done.
.@BrianKempGA will forever be known as the governor who lost Georgia the @MLB All-Star game by siding with his party & Jim Crow. His likely 2022 opponent: a Black woman who will forever be known for organizing and inspiring more people in and out of GA to vote. Quite a contrast. https://t.co/z7zVKZw1jq
— Joy-Ann Pro-Democracy & Masks Reid 😷 (@JoyAnnReid) April 2, 2021
Warnock writes that the MLB's decision to move the All Star Game from Georgia is "the unfortunate consequence of these politicians' actions," which I read it as blaming Republicans, not as saying anything about the MLB's decision. https://t.co/kPhca270lC
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 2, 2021
Thank you @MLB 🧢⚾️
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) April 2, 2021
"Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support."https://t.co/KapIR8WbCk
The Braves statement regarding the moving of the MLB All-Star Game: pic.twitter.com/0Iapm3eIre
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 2, 2021
Today, @MLB caved to fear, political opportunism, and liberal lies.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 2, 2021
and…
Two alleged Oath Keepers from Roger Stone security detail added to conspiracy indictment https://t.co/c1CvDDHdHe pic.twitter.com/OuIsRxyawk
— The Hill (@thehill) April 2, 2021
It’s very possible this part of the Jan 6 Capitol attack was a Roger Stone plan for a “Brooks Brothers riot” to overthrow government. With Proud Boys & Oathkeepers running designated Seizure teams. If true, this could be a full blown Sedition conspiracy not seen since 1860. https://t.co/qFIF6eCQxj
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) April 2, 2021
oh…
Why Matt Gaetz's days in politics are likely numberedhttps://t.co/DdegqinaHT
— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) April 2, 2021
"Gaetz's arrest is said to be imminent after the alleged victim, who has not been named, testified before a Florida grand jury this week saying she had sex with the conservative Republican before she turned 18, https://t.co/GJvXjxKQiq has learned. " https://t.co/Lci46QovWC
— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) April 2, 2021
ahahaha matt gaetz is so dumb, he bought fake IDs from a guy that was so dumb that he asked in a text message if he left the lights on while "showing congressman Gaetz what our operation looked like" https://t.co/nbgHx8C7jr
— lvl 46 dog-faced pony potus (@thetomzone) April 2, 2021
“We thought it would be worth reminding you who Matt Gaetz was before he was an accused child sex trafficker,” @mehdirhasan says. “Because this guy is really something.”https://t.co/LQ5EgN5DVI
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 2, 2021
Matt Gaetz has learned his lesson
— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) April 2, 2021
by Susan Collins
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BRITAIN BRACED FOR EASTER
Boris Johnson prepares to outline tests for restart of foreign travel https://t.co/GBYgT7merw
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) April 2, 2021
Britain’s biggest police force is warning people not to gather in large groups over the Easter weekend following an easing of Covid-19 restrictionshttps://t.co/g2ew6ugqcn
— PA Media (@PA) April 1, 2021
The Times has just broken news that Boris Johnson will make a high level announcement on COVID passes on Monday & further details to be worked out for June…👎
— Silkie Carlo (@silkiecarlo) March 31, 2021
In short: they’re going for internal passports, always were, and we’re going to stop them 👍https://t.co/g7GzzjZpt6
“The reality, which has become clear for all to see, is that Brexit means recreating trade barriers that had not existed for 47 years.”https://t.co/TssbjzNwlL
— Best for Britain (@BestForBritain) April 2, 2021
Brexit dividends to date:
— Best for Britain (@BestForBritain) April 2, 2021
✅ Biggest overall fall in exports since records began
✅ Small UK businesses effectively shut out of the export market
✅ Collapse in trade with our nearest neighbourshttps://t.co/AdV1ODZrRF
If they can make you believe Boris Johnson is a man of "honesty and integrity", there is nothing they cannot make you believe.
— Marcus Chown (@marcuschown) April 2, 2021
LITERALLY NOTHING.https://t.co/CASd2QeuWD
meh…
Police attacked with bricks and bottles after crowd gathers in south Belfast https://t.co/pyB4wvMAyg
— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) April 2, 2021
Sad to see disorder in Sandy Row. Usual suspects with no vision whip up tension for electoral gain, which they never use to improve life for those they pretend to represent. History repeats, people lose hope, kids get criminal records, communities pull apart. There’s a better way
— Claire Hanna (@ClaireHanna) April 2, 2021
On the 23rd anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a reminder that it’s not over, it’s still a peace process.https://t.co/7yoAo2KUtY
— Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) April 2, 2021