Republicans slam Tucker Carlson over January 6 report

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3 years ago

March 8, 2023

Republicans slam Tucker Carlson after the Fox News host aired previously unseen Capitol riot footage

Tucker Carlson is in the firing line after the Fox News host aired previously unseen footage of the January 6 Capitol riot.

Carlson showed the video on his Monday night show, arguing it “does not show an insurrection or a riot in progress”, but rather “mostly peaceful chaos”.

Top congressional Republican, Kevin McCarthy gave the show exclusive access to the footage, but other GOP lawmakers say the Fox host mischaracterised the raid on Congress.

The conservative news channel, owned by Rupert Murdoch, has long insisted other media outlets exaggerated the violence at the Capitol on 6 January.

On this day, Trump supporters stormed the legislative complex as Joe Biden’s presidential victory was being certified.

Carlson also suggested, without evidence, that government agents could have instigated the riot.

As the 45-minute segment continue, Carlson says the video shows that while a minority of protesters did commit violence, most were “sightseers”.

Criticism of the segment has come from both sides of the aisle in Washington as well as the head of the Capitol police, and the family of a police officer whose death was mentioned in the show.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell believes it was a “mistake” for Fox News to depict the incident in this way.

This prompted House Speaker McCarthy to hit back at McConnell and defend Tucker Carlson’s report.

Around 1,000 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riot, most of them charged with entering or remaining in a restricted federal building.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Fox News needs to reprimand Carlson.

Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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18 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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18 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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2 days ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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