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Capitol Hill ןs playing with fire

By supporting Israel, the United States effectively avoids engaging in a conflict that it would otherwise have to face on its own. Sanders is endangering that. Opinion.

Capitol Hill ןs playing with fire

Capitol Hill Is playing with fire

US lawmakers must prioritize the safety and security of America and its allies, not get tangled in political games and power plays.Op-ed.

Capitol Hill Is playing with fire

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Bipartisan group of dozens of senators attend closed-door viewing of footage of Hamas' October 7 attack.

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Jan. 6 riots:

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison

Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy.

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison

Jan. 6 riots:

Member of Proud Boys who smashed window given 10 years

Dominic Pezzola, who smashed through a window to the US Capitol with a police riot shield, sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Member of Proud Boys who smashed window given 10 years

Jan. 6 riots:

Two former leaders of Proud Boys sentenced to prison

Two former leaders of far-right group sentenced to more than a decade each in prison for spearheading attack on the US Capitol.

Two former leaders of Proud Boys sentenced to prison

US Capitol physician:

'McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule'

US Capitol physician confirms Senate Majority Leader can continue working after latest freezing episode.

'McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule'

'Bad call'

Police find no active shooter after searches of US Capitol

Police search for possible active shooter in US Capitol complex after receiving emergency call, but find nothing.

Police find no active shooter after searches of US Capitol

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Jan. 6 riots:

Man who sat at Pelosi's desk sent to prison

Richard "Bigo" Barnett, who was photographed with his feet on a desk in Pelosi’s office, sentenced to four and a half years in prison.

Man who sat at Pelosi's desk sent to prison

Man who carried flag during Capitol riot sent to prison

Kevin Seefried was found guilty of obstructing an official proceeding and four misdemeanors connected to his participation in the riots.

Man who carried flag during Capitol riot sent to prison

Jan. 6 committee releases final report

The report was originally scheduled to be released on Wednesday, but the release was postponed by one day.

Jan. 6 committee releases final report

Jan. 6 committee drops pursuits for related phone records

The House committee probing the Capitol riots will release its report next week.

Jan. 6 committee drops pursuits for related phone records

Jan. 6 committee to release its report on December 21

Any decisions regarding potential criminal referrals will come the same day, says committee chair Bennie Thompson.

Jan. 6 committee to release its report on December 21

Oath Keepers founder found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Federal jury in Washington finds two Oath Keepers member guilty of seditious conspiracy. Three others found not guilty of the charge.

Oath Keepers founder found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Jan 6 video shows Pelosi threatening to ‘punch out Trump’

New footage shows Pelosi threatening to punch Trump if he visits Capitol on Jan 6, even if it means ‘I’m going to go to jail.’

Jan 6 video shows Pelosi threatening to ‘punch out Trump’

January 6 committee subpoenas Trump

It remains unclear whether the former President, who has criticized the committee, will comply with the subpoena.

January 6 committee subpoenas Trump

Nazi sympathizer deemed 'dangerous' for Jews sentenced to prison

Nazi sympathizer and Navy contractor who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Nazi sympathizer deemed 'dangerous' for Jews sentenced to prison

January 6 committee to hold another hearing

House committee investigating January 6, 2021, Capitol attack announces hearing on September 28.

January 6 committee to hold another hearing

Trump:

'I will fully pardon and apologize to January 6 rioters'

Former US President vows to issue full pardons and a government apology to US Capitol rioters should he run and win in 2024.

'I will fully pardon and apologize to January 6 rioters'

Jan. 6 committee members call for investigation of Trump

Four members of House committee investigating Capitol riot push for Department of Justice to criminally investigate former President.

Jan. 6 committee members call for investigation of Trump

Former Trump ally Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges

Steve Bannon convicted for defying subpoena from House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots.

Former Trump ally Steve Bannon convicted of contempt charges

Jan.6 committee to hold another primetime hearing

House committee investigating January 6 riots at the US Capitol to hold a primetime hearing on Thursday.

Jan.6 committee to hold another primetime hearing

Jan. 6 riots

Lawmakers say Trump incited mob to attack Capitol

Jan. 6 committee says aides and outside agitators knew that Trump would urge thousands of his supporters to march on the Capitol.

Lawmakers say Trump incited mob to attack Capitol

Former Trump aide to testify before Jan. 6 committee

Steve Bannon now willing to testify after previously being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoena.

Former Trump aide to testify before Jan. 6 committee

Watch: What's Sean Penn doing at the Jan 6 hearings?

With a 'show trial' underway for Trump's role in the Jan 6 riots, some say the Dems are doing whatever they can to sway the public dialogue.

Watch: What's Sean Penn doing at the Jan 6 hearings?

'They were smart' - Trump downplaying Jan 6 'insurrection?'

In a previously unaired interview, the former President praises rioters who stormed Capitol Hill following claims of election fraud.

'They were smart' - Trump downplaying Jan 6 'insurrection?'

Georgia Secretary of State to testify before Jan. 6 panel

Trump was recorded pressuring Brad Raffensperger to “recalculate” the vote count in Georgia.

Georgia Secretary of State to testify before Jan. 6 panel

Jan. 6 committee could subpoena Pence

Members of House committee investigating Capitol riot say they may subpoena former Vice President.

Jan. 6 committee could subpoena Pence

Trump:

'I never called Mike Pence a wimp'

Former President denies calling his Vice President a "wimp" when he refused to overturn his election defeat.

'I never called Mike Pence a wimp'

Aides to Pence:

'Trump pressured Pence to overturn election defeat'

Aides to former US Vice President testify before January 6 committee.

'Trump pressured Pence to overturn election defeat'

Trump's former A-G:

'Trump seemed detached from reality on false election claims'

House committee presents testimony from leading figures in Trump’s political orbit in second hearing on Capitol riot.

'Trump seemed detached from reality on false election claims'

Jan. 6 committee members:

'There's enough evidence to indict Trump'

Trump's campaign manager, Bill Stepien, among the witnesses scheduled to testify at a hearing of House Select Committee on Monday.

'There's enough evidence to indict Trump'

Trump on Ivanka's testimony:

'She had already checked out'

Former President responds to his daughter's comments that she accepted A-G Barr's statement that there was no fraud overturn the election.

'She had already checked out'

Biden:

'Capitol attack was one of the darkest chapters in history'

US President says it is important that the American public gets a full accounting of events in hearings of January 6 committee.

'Capitol attack was one of the darkest chapters in history'

Head of Jan. 6 committee:

'Our democracy remains in danger'

House Select Committee investigating attack on the Capitol holds public hearing.

'Our democracy remains in danger'

Ahead of Jan. 6 hearings: Less Americans blaming Trump for riot

The percentage of Americans blaming former President Trump for the Jan. 6 'insurgency attempt' has seen a serious decline.

Ahead of Jan. 6 hearings: Less Americans blaming Trump for riot

Man with body armor and ammunition arrested outside US Capitol

Retired police officer arrested outside US Capitol after presenting a fake badge to police.

Man with body armor and ammunition arrested outside US Capitol

Trump's Attorney General to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee

Former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr in talks to cooperate with House committee investigating Capitol riots.

Trump's Attorney General to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee

Over 1,000 Jews attend Capitol rally supporting abortion rights

'Abortion right are a religious freedom issue,' activist says.

Over 1,000 Jews attend Capitol rally supporting abortion rights

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

House panel probing Capitol attack subpoenas Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas five Republicans

Trump's son meets January 6 committee

Donald Trump Jr. meets congressional committee investigating 2021 assault on the Capitol.

Trump's son meets January 6 committee

Former officer convicted of attacking police during Capitol riot

The former NYPD officer told members of the jury he was protecting himself from Capitol Hill police.

Former officer convicted of attacking police during Capitol riot

Trump Jr.'s fiancée meets Jan. 6 committee

Kimberly Guilfoyle, fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., meets House committee investigating January 6 Capitol riot.

Trump Jr.'s fiancée meets Jan. 6 committee

US capitol rioter ‘following Trump’s orders’ found guilty

Ohio man who claimed he stormed the capitol under Trump's "orders" found guilty by jury in less than three hours.

US capitol rioter ‘following Trump’s orders’ found guilty

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

House of Representatives recommends contempt of Congress charges for Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino.

House recommends contempt for two Trump aides

Rampaging fox bites congressman, reporter and 7 others in DC

Capitol police warn of 'aggressive fox encounters' after California rep., 8 others bitten by fox later euthanized for suspected rabies.

Rampaging fox bites congressman, reporter and 7 others in DC

Jared Kushner appears before Jan. 6 committee

Former President's son-in-law appears before House committee investigating January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.

Jared Kushner appears before Jan. 6 committee

Judge rules Trump likely committed crimes related to election

Federal judge orders release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to committee investigating Capitol riots.

Judge rules Trump likely committed crimes related to election

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

House committee investigating Capitol Hill riot issues subpoena for former Trump campaign aide Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to shield Jan. 6 records

Supreme Court formally ends Trump's bid to block release of White House records related to Capitol riots.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to shield Jan. 6 records

Republicans censure two Trump critics

Republicans censure Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger over "destructive behavior".

Republicans censure two Trump critics

Orthodox judge's son pleads guilty in Jan. 6 trial

Aaron Mostofsky, son of Kings County Supreme Court Judge Steven Mostofsky, pleads guilty to civil disorder, theft of government property.

Orthodox judge's son pleads guilty in Jan. 6 trial

McConnell opposes sentence shortening for Capitol rioters

Senate Minority Leader distances himself from Trump's comments that he will pardon January 6 rioters if re-elected.

McConnell opposes sentence shortening for Capitol rioters

Graham disagrees with Trump's call to pardon Capitol rioters

Senator Lindsey Graham says Trump’s comments that he would pardon January 6 rioters if re-elected are “inappropriate.”

Graham disagrees with Trump's call to pardon Capitol rioters

Trump says he will pardon Capitol rioters if re-elected

Former President: If I run, and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly.

Trump says he will pardon Capitol rioters if re-elected

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation

House committee investigating riots on US Capitol requests meeting with daughter of former President.

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation

SCOTUS rejects Trump bid to withhold Jan. 6 records

US Supreme Court allows release of presidential documents sought by the committee probing Capitol riot.

SCOTUS rejects Trump bid to withhold Jan. 6 records

Giuliani subpoenaed by January 6 committee

Rudy Giuliani and two other former Trump attorneys summoned by House committee probing Capitol riots.

Giuliani subpoenaed by January 6 committee

11 indicted in connection with US Capitol attack

Founder of Oath Keepers and 10 others indicted for seditious conspiracy in January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

11 indicted in connection with US Capitol attack