Senator Whitehouse (on the

artappraiser — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:50:08 +0000

In reply to Pelosi outlines her plan of action in a letter to Democrats.

Senator Whitehouse (on the Judicary Committee:

The Senate needs to oversee federal investigation of the attack and ransacking of our national Capitol, through Judiciary and perhaps Homeland Security. We may also be the client in federal civil suits for damages and for restraining orders, likely also under Judiciary purview.
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 11, 2021

Because Congress has protections from DOJ under separation of powers, specifically Speech and Debate Clause, significant investigation will need to be done in Senate.
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 11, 2021

Because of massive potential conflict of interest, Sens Cruz, Hawley and Johnson (at least) need to be off all relevant committees reviewing this matter until the investigation of their role is complete.
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 11, 2021

I am deeply saddened to learn of another Capitol Police officer lost. We mourn with Officer Liebengood's family and wish them peace and comfort in this difficult time.
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 10, 2021

USA/DC also does local crimes, so its 300+ AUSAs are already notoriously busy. Adding this to caseload w/o other resources not a confidence-builder. https://t.co/V4oSvjkHs8
— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 10, 2021

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— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) January 10, 2021

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artappraiser — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:34:36 +0000

In reply to Pelosi outlines her plan of action in a letter to Democrats.

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— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 11, 2021

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