Capitol

January 6 US Capitol attack preceded by intelligence agency failures

A new report holds government agencies responsible for downplaying the threat of the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, even as it was happening.

By REUTERS
27/06/2023

Jewish teens are gathering on Zoom to meet prominent Palestinians

Founded by Ezra Beinart, a junior at a Jewish day school in New York City, the project’s goal is to bring Palestinian perspectives to a demographic that, he says, sorely lacks them. 

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
24/05/2023

Bipartisan event fetes united Jerusalem in US Congress

The Congressional Israeli Allies Caucus Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider, a member of Biden’s party, said that he is “proud to celebrate Jerusalem Day."

Rashida Tlaib hosting ‘Nakba Day’ event in US Capitol

“Nakba Day” events portray the Palestinians as victims, rather than parties to a conflict with Israel.

Members of the Proud Boys and supporters of US President Donald Trump show up at the US Capitol Buil

Proud Boy tells jury he had no plan to attack US Capitol before Jan. 6

Rehl testified that he did not assault anyone that day. His decision to testify in his own defense marked the latest twist in what has become the longest running Jan. 6 trial so far in Washington.

By REUTERS
13/04/2023

Trump appeals order requiring Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe -media

Trump's lawyers filed the appeal after a ruling related to the Justice Department investigation of efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential elections.

By REUTERS
10/04/2023

US Senate backs repeal of decades-old Iraq war authorizations

The legislation aims to repeal the Authorizations for the Use of Military Force, or AUMFs, a measure that would formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars.

By REUTERS
29/03/2023

Former 'Jewish Press' editor charged for role in Capitol insurrection

Former editor-in-chief of "The Jewish Press" Elliot Resnick was identified on video at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He has a history of controversial statements and views.

Bolsonaro's ex-justice minister Torres arrested in Brazilian capital

Former Justice Minister Anderson Torres reportedly had documentation of attempts to interfere with election results, found in a raid of his home.

By REUTERS
14/01/2023

Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital

Despite efforts in previous weeks to thwart an attempted coup, Bolsonaro supporters still managed to ransack government buildings. Riot police only arrived hours later.

By REUTERS
09/01/2023
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