Capitol Hill
Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84
Hastert, sentenced in April 2016 to 15 months in prison for bank fraud for trying to cover up payments to keep his molestation secret, died at his home over the weekend due to natural causes.
FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump
No. 41: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, Dan Goldman: Jewish voices in a divided Congress
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
