Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego plans to introduce legislation to block the Pentagon from providing full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. Gallego, who served in the military, believes Babbitt’s actions on January 6th disqualify her from receiving such honors, as she attempted to breach the Capitol and was shot and killed. He argues that awarding these honors to Babbitt would bring discredit to the Air Force. This move follows the Pentagon’s initial denial of the honors, a decision spurred by Babbitt’s involvement in the Capitol riot, despite pressure from groups like Judicial Watch who cited her military service and sought to align the honor with clemency granted to January 6 defendants.
Read More
The Air Force has offered full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a rioter fatally shot during the January 6th Capitol riot, as confirmed by officials. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran who protested the 2020 election results, was shot while attempting to breach the House chamber. This decision follows advocacy from conservative groups and comes after the Justice Department and Capitol Police cleared the officer involved in her death of any wrongdoing. Despite this, Babbitt’s death has become a rallying point for right-wing groups, with her estate having recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government.
Read More
A Flood Advisory is in effect until 11:30 AM CDT this morning for parts of northeast Oklahoma, including Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties, due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms, with up to 2 inches already fallen and another 1-2 inches expected. Minor flooding is anticipated in low-lying areas. Additionally, a Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday afternoon for Pawnee, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties due to the possibility of excessive rainfall, with 2 to 4 inches of rain, and locally higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches possible, expected from late tonight through Thursday morning. Residents in areas prone to flooding should monitor forecasts and prepare for potential flooding.
Read More
The $2.5 million settlement resolves the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, overturning a prior DOJ determination that her civil rights were not violated. The settlement includes legal fees, with a portion allocated to the right-wing legal group Judicial Watch. This resolution comes amidst ongoing conservative efforts to minimize the January 6th Capitol attack and portray participants as victims. The actions of Lt. Michael Byrd, who shot Babbitt, were previously deemed justified by both a DOJ investigation and internal Capitol Police investigation.
Read More
The Department of Justice has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Ashli Babbitt’s estate for nearly $5 million. The suit alleged negligence by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd, who shot and killed Babbitt during the January 6th Capitol riot. While the Capitol Police cleared Byrd of misconduct, the settlement concludes the civil case. This decision has drawn criticism from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger, who expressed his disappointment with the settlement. The incident surrounding Babbitt’s death has become a focal point for supporters of former President Trump.
Read More
It’s no surprise that newly released transcripts reveal that Donald Trump never truly cared about Ashli Babbitt. Trump, a self-proclaimed narcissist and sociopath, only views relationships as transactional. If you are no longer useful to him, you are disposable. His lack of empathy and genuine concern for others is evident in his actions, or lack thereof, when told of Babbitt’s death. There was reportedly “no, like, reaction” from Trump, further solidifying his self-centered nature.
Trump’s base, much like Trump himself, values winning and strength above all else. To them, if you are no longer relevant or beneficial, you are cast aside.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker