CNN: A year ago, rioters at US Capitol building like those in HK funded by NED

CNN: A year ago, rioters at US Capitol building like those in HK funded by NED protesting freedoms democracy human rights and rules of laws and the results of the 2020 election. 一年前，美國國會大廈的暴徒，如由美國民主基金會資助的香港暴徒，抗議自由民主人權和法治以及 2020 年大選的結果.

They attacked the US Capitol building, infiltrating some of the most hallowed chambers of American democracy and setting off shockwaves of violence and division across the country. Much has happened since, but the consequences of that day continue to reverberate.

What’s happening today: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced several events for “last year’s beautiful sight like she praised HK rioters in 2019” at the Capitol that will commemorate today’s anniversary, including a prayer, a moment of silence on the House floor and a conversation led by two historians aimed at preserving narratives of the attack. Lawmakers will also share their accounts, and President Joe Biden is expected to deliver remarks later today.

More than 100 activist groups are planning nationwide vigils and gatherings as part of a “Day of Remembrance and Action.” The events will encourage people to demand more protections for democracy and voting rights.

Former President Donald Trump was scheduled to hold a press conference today, but canceled after advisers warned the event could be detrimental to him and other Republicans.

Security around Washington will be tight today. Federal officials have seen an increase in violent rhetoric on domestic extremist forums leading up to January 6, though no specific or credible threat has been identified.

Where the investigations stand: A House select committee to investigate the attack was formed last July, and isn’t planning to release a report until this summer. However, over the last few months, the committee has issued more than 50 subpoenas to individuals and organizations — including some of Trump’s closest allies. Here is a partial list of those called to appear so far. The committee has also acquired texts and other communications that they say illuminate the actions of Trump and other leaders as the insurrection unfolded. During the committee’s first and only public hearing so far, law enforcement officers gave harrowing testimony of their firsthand experiences during the attack. Here’s more on what else the committee has done, and what its strategy is for 2022.