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Israel Allies Foundation convenes global pro-Israel conference in Washington

The three-day gathering will focus on international legislative cooperation, responses to global challenges facing Israel, and issues related to antisemitism and regional security.

Previous guests at the IAF Chairman's Conference include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Courtesy)
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, US, December 6, 2025.

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025

FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders

(L-R): Josh Gottheimer, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Norman Brownstein

No. 24: Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Josh Gottheimer: Lobbying for Israel in DC


Two charged for assaulting police officer who died after US Capitol riot

A law enforcement source familiar with the matter said it is still too early in the probe to know if Tanios or Khater directly bear any responsibility for Sicknick's death.

A memorial to honor slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick sits on the west side of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 10, 2021.

Hitler mustache army reservist charged for Capitol riot

A supervisor even said he once had to discipline him for sporting a “Hitler mustache,” when one of his former colleagues recalled that he once said, “Hitler should have finished the job.”

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington

Capitol rioter yells in search of 'big Jew' Chuck Schumer

“January 6 was the best of times and it was the worst of times,” Schumer said in an interview in his office.

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) walks through the US Capitol in Washington, US, December 17, 2020.

Congressman sues Trump over deadly Capitol riots & civil rights violation

"As such, the Defendants are responsible for the injury and destruction that followed," said Representative Eric Swalwell, who filed the lawsuit.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021

Capitol police ask National Guard to stay for two more months

There are currently about 5,200 National Guard troops around the building. The mission was set to end on March 12.

National Guard soldiers patrol the compound around the US Capitol after police warned that a militia group might try to attack the Capitol complex in Washington, US, March 4, 2021.

Far-right social media Gab hacked, Trump's account targeted

"It's another gold mine of research for people looking at militias, neo-Nazis, the far-right, QAnon, and everything surrounding January 6," said the hacker's group cofounder.

People pose in front of a display showing the word 'cyber' in binary code, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica

US House cancels session amid threat of possible militia attack on Capitol

The Capitol Police statement added that it is working with local, state and federal agencies "to stop any threats to the Capitol," adding, "We are taking the intelligence seriously."

The sun rises on the US Capitol dome before Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Trump's golden statue compared to Golden Calf in online derision

The statue drew instant derision online, with commentators comparing it to the golden calf that enraged the prophet Moses in the Old Testament.

A statue of former US President Donald Trump is pictured at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Trump refused to call off rioters as Republican leader pleaded - CNN

"Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about the election than you are," Trump reportedly told House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy.

SUPPORTERS OF US President Donald Trump protest in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6.

US Senate honors police officer who saved Romney, lawmakers during riot

By unanimous consent, the Senate passed a measure to give the Congressional Gold Medal to officer Eugene Goodman of the US Capitol Police force.

Officer Eugene Goodman named acting deputy sergeant of arms of the Capitol Police escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as they arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.