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
After Capitol riot, Federation chief to avoid repeat of grants to far-right
The San Francisco Jewish Community Federation said that it would monitor its donor-advised funds after the Intercept report.
Washington, state capitals on high alert ahead of Wednesday inauguration
Capitals in battleground states, where Trump has directed his accusations of voter fraud, were on especially high alert.
California Jewish Community fighting to save American democracy
The coalition of Jewish entities urged the House leaders to publicly affirm their commitment to “the foundational elements of our democratic republic."
Meet a rabbi who’s been stationed at the US Capitol since the riots
Rabbi Jordan Hersh is the only rabbi in the Maryland Army National Guard’s military clergy ranks.
Orthodox Jew in Capitol riots called 'left-wing' despite lack of evidence
The FBI has found no evidence of Antifa involvement in the mob, but the idea has taken root in many right-wing circles.
US Jews on edge from warnings of neo-Nazi violence ahead of inauguration
An FBI memo warned of armed protests at all 50 state capitol buildings starting this weekend to protest Biden becoming president.
'Squad' Rep. Ayanna Pressley's panic buttons removed before Capitol riots
It was unclear when or why the buttons had been removed, despite having been used on previous occasions.
Capitol coverage roils Jewish Long Island as media navigates audience
A number of right-wing Orthodox influencers also migrated to alternative platforms as a result of the news.
Capitol riot: US pursuing seditious conspiracy cases in probe
"I think the scope of this investigation and these cases are really unprecedented, not only in FBI history, but probably DOJ history," Acting US Attorney Michael Sherwin said.
Is America bringing lessons of ‘war on terror’ home? - analysis
In the wake of the violent protests in Washington on January 6, there have been calls to round up “domestic terrorists” and put down an “insurrection.”
