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Fox: NYT knowingly blamed Trump-supporters for officer's death

The New York Times retracts report claiming Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was killed during riot. Report was used in Trump case.

Fox: NYT knowingly blamed Trump-supporters for officer's death

Pelosi seeks 9/11-style commission to probe Capitol riots

House Speaker says commission to investigate January 6 riots is the “next step” after Trump’s Senate impeachment trial concluded.

Pelosi seeks 9/11-style commission to probe Capitol riots

Watch: Never-before-seen footage of US Capitol breach

New footage of US Capitol breach shown at impeachment trial of former President Trump.

Watch: Never-before-seen footage of US Capitol breach

Watch: Democrats' impeachment vid alleges Trump instigated riot

U.S. House Democratic impeachment managers released a video documenting events surrounding Jan 6 Capitol Hill riot.

Watch: Democrats' impeachment vid alleges Trump instigated riot

Did Bank of America 'squeal' on possible Capitol Hill rioters?

'Tucker Carlson Tonight' hosted by Mark Steyn assesses allegations Bank of America voluntarily shared data with FBI in the wake of riots.

Did Bank of America 'squeal' on possible Capitol Hill rioters?

Knowles: Fact-checking site lied about AOC report

Michael Knowles says SNOPES, a 'left-wing activist site posing as a legitimate fact-checker' posted a false report to cover up for AOC lies.

Knowles: Fact-checking site lied about AOC report

Texas teen turns in Dad for taking part in Capitol riots

Texas teen tells CNN's Cuomo his father threatened to 'kill him and family' if they turned him in to FBI.

Texas teen turns in Dad for taking part in Capitol riots

At least 150 charged in connection with Capitol riot

Charges include entering a restricted building without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct in the Capitol.

At least 150 charged in connection with Capitol riot

When you are the news

Last week there was a false freeze-frame moment when the 5TJT was on websites around the world as endorser of the Capitol violence. Op-ed.

When you are the news

The ultimate loss for the US

The deep rifts that have affected American society as a result of this unprecedented political conflict must surely be addressed. Op-ed.

The ultimate loss for the US

GitHub fires Jewish man after he warned of Nazis at Capitol riot

Hundreds of employees protesting after GitHub, owned by Microsoft, fired man who posted message warning of 'Nazis' at Capitol riots.

GitHub fires Jewish man after he warned of Nazis at Capitol riot

Official who vowed to protest Biden inauguration arrested

US Justice Department arrests New Mexico county commissioner who vowed to travel to Washington with firearms to protest Biden inauguration.

Official who vowed to protest Biden inauguration arrested

Watch: Exclusive footage from inside the Capitol riots

Watch: The New Yorker's Luke Mogelson followed Trump supporters as they forced their way into the U.S. Capitol.

Watch: Exclusive footage from inside the Capitol riots

Prosecutors: Capitol rioters aimed to capture elected officials

According to court documents, investigators believe mob that stormed the US Capitol aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials”.

Prosecutors: Capitol rioters aimed to capture elected officials

SF Jewish fed funded group accused of backing Capitol riots

SF Jewish Community Federation to monitor donations after it gave money to group accused of organizing pro-Trump protest in Washington.

SF Jewish fed funded group accused of backing Capitol riots

'FBI agents are coming to find you'

FBI Director says investigators have identified more than 200 suspects in last week’s violent riots and arrested more than 100 individuals.

'FBI agents are coming to find you'

Watch: Two Chicago-area men involved in DC riot

CBS Chicago reports that 2 Chicagoland men were involved in Capitol riot - neighbors surprised to learn of their involvement.

Watch: Two Chicago-area men involved in DC riot

FBI raids Brooklyn home of Orthodox man who was in Capitol mob

Aaron Mostofsky, an Orthodox Jewish man who took part in the Capitol riot last week, has been arrested by FBI.

FBI raids Brooklyn home of Orthodox man who was in Capitol mob

Watch: Iowa man facing federal charges for breaking into Capitol

Iowa Local 5 News says Des Moines man Doug Johnson faces 5 years in prison on charges from last week's rioting at Capitol Hill.

Watch: Iowa man facing federal charges for breaking into Capitol

Trump and Pence speak for first time since violence on Capitol

President and Vice President reportedly have a "good conversation".

Trump and Pence speak for first time since violence on Capitol

Left tries to use Capitol riot to 'outlaw political opposition'

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appears on Fox Business Network to discuss restoring faith in election process.

Left tries to use Capitol riot to 'outlaw political opposition'

Capitol Hill rioter in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt identified

Man spotted wearing 'Camp Auschwitz' sweatshirt during Capitol Hill riots identified as 56-year-old Virginian welder.

Capitol Hill rioter in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt identified

Arnold Schwarzegger: Capitol raid was like Kristallnacht

Actor and former California governor excoriates Trump, compares violence on Capitol Hill to the Holocaust-era Nazi pogroms of Kristallnacht.

Arnold Schwarzegger: Capitol raid was like Kristallnacht

White House lowers flag to half-staff

White House lowers US flag to half-staff in honor of two police officers who died during riots at Capitol building.

White House lowers flag to half-staff

The Left finds time for one more Big Lie against Trump

When Americans express beliefs, even at peril of their careers, that government is being stolen, that is not treason but patriotism. Op-ed.

The Left finds time for one more Big Lie against Trump

Trump rings in the era of ‘total political correctness’

Capitol assault will give Democrats “justification” to implement revolutionary dogma of the thugs that torched America’s cities. Opinion.

Trump rings in the era of ‘total political correctness’

Son of orthodox judge among U.S. Capitol protesters

According to reports, son of an orthodox judge on Brooklyn Supreme Court, was the "fur ever Trump" protestor filmed in the Capitol Building

Son of orthodox judge among U.S. Capitol protesters

A disaster for America, Jews and decent people everywhere

Those trying to defend principles of law and constitutional order against the left have been grievously undermined. Opinion.

A disaster for America, Jews and decent people everywhere

Did Antifa play a role in storming Capitol Hill?

A Save the West webinar on the electoral crisis about Antifa’s role in the Capitol Hill riots was interrupted by images of swastikas. Op-ed.

Did Antifa play a role in storming Capitol Hill?

US Education Secretary resigns

In resignation letter, Betsy DeVos says violent riots at the US Capitol were an "inflection point for me."

US Education Secretary resigns

Capitol Police Chief resigns following violent riots

Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund announces his resignation effective January 16.

Capitol Police Chief resigns following violent riots

'The entire White House condemns the violence'

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany to reporters: Those that broke the law should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

'The entire White House condemns the violence'

Biden: Trump unleashed assault on democratic institutions

President-elect says violence at US Capitol was a "culmination" of Trump's attacks on democratic institutions.

Biden: Trump unleashed assault on democratic institutions

'America, we need to talk about the shameful violence'

Dov Hikind responds to Capitol events: "Shameful violence and the leader responsible for inciting it were condemned across the spectrum"

'America, we need to talk about the shameful violence'

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Republican party In crisis

The Republican party finds itself growing farther and farther from their candidate in the wake of the storming of the Capitol.

Republican party In crisis

Four years of frustration led to storming the Capitol

This outpouring of frustration was four years in the making, and no Trump supporter can be happy that it turned ugly. Not in our name. Op-ed

Four years of frustration led to storming the Capitol

Did Antifa pose as Trump supporters in DC?

America Stands host Greg Stephens speaks to Lance Wallnau to discuss current breaking news in D.C.

Did Antifa pose as Trump supporters in DC?

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington

Israeli politicians respond to clashes between Trump supporters and police in Capitol building.

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington

Congress certifies 270 votes, Biden victory sealed

US lawmakers reconvene to certify Joe Biden's victory after session was interrupted by rioters who stormed the Capitol building.

Congress certifies 270 votes, Biden victory sealed

Four dead during riots at US Capitol

Police declare Capitol to be secured after dozens of Trump supporters break in during Congress vote on Biden’s presidential win.

Four dead during riots at US Capitol

Trump to the protesters: You have to go home now

US President urges protesters on Capitol to disperse: I know you’re in pain, but you have to go home now. We have to have peace.

Trump to the protesters: You have to go home now

Biden: Enough is enough is enough

President-elect denounces violence on Capitol Hill: I call on Trump to go on TV now and demand an end to this siege.

Biden: Enough is enough is enough

Who didn't co-sponsor the Abraham Accords resolution?

As pro-Israel debate is present in 2020 campaigns, names of senators who did not co-sponsor the latest resolution stand out.

Who didn't co-sponsor the Abraham Accords resolution?

Why America mourns and will miss John Lewis

John Lews left us a legacy: Whether you are Jewish, Black, or neither, we are stronger together than apart.  In Memoriam.

Why America mourns and will miss John Lewis

US Capitol to cease public tours

US Capitol will cease all public tours through at least the end of March.

US Capitol to cease public tours

Impeaching a country

Impeaching a country

Anti-Israel group to host Capitol Hill briefing

Anti-Israel group to claim Israel 'physically abused, killed, gravely injured,' US citizens.

Anti-Israel group to host Capitol Hill briefing

Jewish political intelligence is an oxymoron

Jewish political intelligence is an oxymoron

Policy Seminar Hosts Langfan

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

This Thursday, the EMET's Capitol Hill Policy Seminar Series will host security analyst Mark Langfan.

Security analyst to speak at Capitol Hill policy seminar

Muslim congresswoman seeks to lift ban on head coverings

Newly elected congresswoman Ilhan Omar spearheading effort to repeal rule barring head coverings from being worn on Capitol Hill.

Muslim congresswoman seeks to lift ban on head coverings

Suspicious package found at Capitol Hill

US Capitol Police investigating suspicious package found at a facility that screens congressional mail.

Suspicious package found at Capitol Hill

Congresswoman nixes BDS briefing in Capitol Hill building

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, whose office was set to sponsor pro-BDS conference, withdraws her support.

Congresswoman nixes BDS briefing in Capitol Hill building

Interfaith teens from Jerusalem, US visit Capitol Hill

28 Muslim, Christian and Jewish teenagers from Jerusalem and the United States encourage peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Interfaith teens from Jerusalem, US visit Capitol Hill

Capitol complex given 'all clear' following lockdown

U.S. Capitol complex temporarily placed on lockdown due to suspicious activity. Two are in custody but there are no reports of shootings.

Capitol complex given 'all clear' following lockdown

Capitol Hill shooting was 'isolated criminal act'

Capitol Police Chief says shooting incident at Capitol Hill was not terror-related but rather criminal.

Capitol Hill shooting was 'isolated criminal act'

Trump Blasts 'Incompetently Negotiated' Iran Deal

Republican candidates Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz join thousands of people at Tea Party rally against Iran deal.

Trump Blasts 'Incompetently Negotiated' Iran Deal

Man Arrested for Planning 'ISIS-Inspired' Attack on Capitol Hill

FBI arrests an Ohio man for allegedly plotting to set off a series of bombs against "enemy" lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Man Arrested for Planning 'ISIS-Inspired' Attack on Capitol Hill

Anne Frank Memorial Tree Planted on Capitol Hill

A sapling grown from the tree that Anne Frank wrote about while in hiding planted on the Capitol's west front lawn.

Anne Frank Memorial Tree Planted on Capitol Hill

Shooting Victim Thought Obama Was Communicating with Her

Woman who led police on a high-speed chase near the Capitol before being shot dead believed Obama was monitoring her home.

Shooting Victim Thought Obama Was Communicating with Her

Woman Shot Dead After Trying to Ram into White House

A woman tried to ram into the White House and a car chase developed. She was shot dead. Lockdown is now over.

Woman Shot Dead After Trying to Ram into White House