**FILE** Enrique Tarrio and members of the Proud Boys appear at a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2020. (Jaredlholt via Wikimedia Commons)
**FILE** Enrique Tarrio and members of the Proud Boys appear at a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, on Jan. 20, 2020. (Jaredlholt via Wikimedia Commons)

Today’s Headlines – September 6, 2023

Ex-Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Attack

The proverbial chickens came home to roost Tuesday for Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys who was convicted earlier this year for seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Markus Batchelor to Announce Run for Ward 8 Council Seat

Markus Batchelor, one of Ward 8’s youngest political leaders, said he’ll throw his hat in the ring for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat.

Congress Returns with Looming Showdowns, Trump’s Legal Woes and a Lame-Duck Speaker

As Congress reconvenes this week, the nation watches in anticipation of what America’s future holds while bracing for an intense battle of political wills, all while former President Donald Trump’s legal entanglements loom over the legislative process.

Music From Legends and New Talent at the 2023 DC Jazz Festival

With performances from five National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters, up-close-and-personal “Meet the Artist” conversations, and the music of popular Grammy-winning artists Gregory Porter and Samara Joy, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, D.C. was the place to be for jazz.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gifts Back Publishing Rights to Bad Boy Artists

Sean “Diddy” Combs has gifted his Bad Boy family with life-changing anniversary gifts. According to Billboard, the music mogul has decided to return the publishing rights of his label’s artists and songwriters to their rightful owners.

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