Trump's 'seditious' actions on January 6 are even shocking Watergate veterans

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View online June 29, 2022 1/ Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein calls Trump a 'mad king' and 'seditious' after bombshell Jan 6 hearing Cassidy Hutchinson's powerful testimony to the January 6 committee gave the clearest account yet of Donald Trump as an unhinged, lawless president, Carl Bernstein says.   "She gave a picture of a Mad King," the legendary Watergate journalist told CNN.   "The whole idea is now absolutely confirmed, proven, he is a criminal and a seditious president of the United States."   Ms Hutchinson, a senior aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, gave a first-hand account of the run-up to the US Capitol riots on Tuesday at a surprise hearing of the select committee probing the insurrection. 2/ Two men charged with weapons possession in connection with Texas migrants found inside truck The driver of the truck and two other people were arrested shortly after the incident, officials said 3/ 'Never ask permission': How two trans women ran a legendary underground surgical clinic in a tractor barn The neighbours had no idea. The medical equipment came from eBay. But in a dark time for transgender people, these anarchist medics treated patients that no one else would touch, reports Io Dodds 4/ What happened to the Roe v Wade 'night of rage'? Conservative claims of violence among pro-choice protesters could not have been further from the scenes outside the Supreme Court, writes Rachel Sharp 5/ R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering conviction Mr Kelly was convicted on nine charges in 2021 The Big Question What did we learn from Tuesday's bombshell Jan 6 hearing? An "irate" Donald Trump grabbed the steering wheel of his limousine on 6 January 2021 and attacked a Secret Service agent when he was told he was not being taken to the US Capitol, the House committee investigating that day's failed MAGA insurrection was told yesterday in its most stunning hearing yet.   In cool, measured tones, which were in stark contrast to the incidents she was describing, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson said she was told Mr Trump wanted to go to the Capitol so badly he attempted to grab the steering wheel of "The Beast" after being told he was going back to the White House instead.   This is what else Ms Hutchinson had to tell the panel. Read the full story > Watch/ World's deepest shipwreck discovered nearly 7,000m below sea level NUMBER OF THE DAY 200   – Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has reportedly laid off nearly 200 workers in its autopilot division, shutting down its office in San Mateo, California, where they worked. QUOTE OF THE DAY "Every day, I carry in my heart dear and martyred Ukraine, which continues to be flagellated by barbarous attacks like the one that hit the shopping centre in Kremenchuk. I pray that this mad war can soon end and I renew my appeal to persevere without tiring in praying for peace." – Pope Francis called the Ukraine shopping centre bombing the latest in string of "barbarous attacks". Other stories you might like Ginni Thomas has 'serious concerns' about testifying to Jan 6 committee, her lawyer says Bataclan terror attack: Isis bomber guilty of mass murder over 2015 Paris blast Boy Scout, 15, held dying truck driver's hand after escaping derailed Amtrak train in Missouri Articles available exclusively to subscribers Holly Baxter, The Independent - Overturning Roe v Wade shows exactly what some men think of women Other newsletters you might like Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Sign up Morning Headlines Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Joe Sommerlad Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.