What you should know this week

January 11 - January 15
 

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Capitol riot arrests: U.S. law enforcement agencies continue to make arrests and file criminal charges related to last week’s Capitol riots. Michael Sherwin, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, said there’ll likely be “hundreds of criminal cases” as part of an investigation that will take months. Charges range from trespassing and theft, to assault, murder, and possibly sedition (inciting rebellion to overthrow the government). Sedition is a felony offense punishable up to 20 years in prison.

Editorial note: We recommend watching the FBI and DOJ’s press conference to understand in more depth how events unfolded before, during, and after the Capitol breach.

Biden proposes new stimulus bill: President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion stimulus relief package ahead of being inaugurated on January 20. The plan, which Congress would need to pass, would give $1,400 checks to individuals an…