John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021
John Pritchett: D.C. For Dummies
Hawaii’s longest-serving U.S. senator, the late Dan Inouye, was the King of Pork. With Democrats in control again, Sen. Brian Schatz is perfectly positioned to make sure Hawaii gets its fair share of federal dollars.
U.S. Justice Department/2021
Hawaii ‘Proud Boy’ Hires 9/11 Defense Lawyer To Fight Capitol Mob Charges
Nick Ochs ran for political office in Hawaii as a Republican and was endorsed by the Hawaii GOP.
Bryan Berkowitz/Civil Beat/2020
Biden Raises Hopes For Native Hawaiians Seeking Federal Recognition
But the idea is controversial as many don’t think that establishing a nation within a nation is the best option.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Troops Help Secure US Capitol As Biden Takes Oath
Nearly 200 troops were deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for the inauguration.
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Hawaii ‘Proud Boy’ Told To Stay Away From DC Or Face Another Arrest
Nicholas Ochs was part of the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Kahele Presses For Full Investigation Of Military Insurrectionists
The congressman, who is in the Hawaii National Guard, sent a letter to the heads of the DOJ and Defense Department to find out what punitive options are available in addition to criminal prosecution.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Reps Impeach Trump While Vowing To Not ‘Live In Fear’
Democrats Ed Case and Kai Kahele have been coming to terms with the political violence carried out by a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol while trying to hold the president accountable.
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Hawaii ‘Proud Boy’ Released From Custody, Still Faces Charge In DC
Nicholas Ochs is a self-professed member of a violent, far-right extremist organization that stormed the U.S. Capitol along with other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Members Of Hawaii Delegation Call For Immediate Removal Of Trump
UPDATED: Freshman Congressman Kai Kahele, U.S. Rep. Ed Case and U.S. senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono said it’s time to get rid of the president after his supporters attacked police and stormed the U.S. Capitol building.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Neal Milner: It Won’t Be Easy, But Americans Can Learn To Get Along Again
The nation has been polarized in the past, but somehow found a way to be civil again.