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BBC demands Trump hand over January 6 texts in bid to prove he incited riots

The broadcaster is seeking messages between Trump and his advisers in the hours before the storming of the US Capitol

The Independent UK

Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison

Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest

The Independent UK

US House Speaker Backs Sweeping Ban on Lawmakers Sleeping With Congressional Staff

House Speaker Mike Johnson backs sweeping ban on lawmakers sleeping with staff, expanding ethics rules and intensifying calls for tougher misconduct protections on Capitol Hill.

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Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Appeals court upholds contempt of Congress conviction for Navarro

A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a contempt of Congress conviction against Trump ally Peter Navarro tied to his defiance of subpoenas from the panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously…

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Man arrested at Capitol barricade had a gun in his lap, police say

A man was arrested Monday after driving up to the North Barricade of the Capitol in a rented Ford Bronco with a handgun in his lap, Capitol Police said. He asked an officer for directions to the Supreme Court, which is across from the Capitol’s East Front. The officer ordered…

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Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and senator’s sudden death

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US Air Force Major breaks rules by taking to Capitol Hill steps in uniform to protest for Donald Trump’s Impeachment

"This is the example of sacrifice that members of Congress need to see and confront,”

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Trump's Live TV Breathing Crisis: White House Scrambles to Explain 'Bruised Hands' and 14-Pound Weight Gain

Donald Trump's laboured walk and heavy breathing during a brief Q&A on Capitol Hill have intensified scrutiny of the 80-year-old president's health, despite White House assurances he remains in 'excellent' condition.

International Business Times UK

Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions

Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Conversation

BBC Weaponises Defamation Lawsuit By Demanding Disclosure Of Trump's Phone Logs From January Sixth Capital Riot

The BBC is demanding Donald Trump's records as part of a £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit, focusing on events surrounding the Capitol riot. The case is set for trial in 2027.

International Business Times UK

How the National Mall’s other reflecting pool has avoided the green algae that overwhelmed Trump’s renovations

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

The Independent UK

The BBC Is Digging Into Trump's January 6 Actions to Defend Against His $10 Billion Lawsuit

President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is evolving into a legal battle over one of the most scrutinized days of his presidency, as the British broadcaster seeks extensive records related to his actions before and during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Latin Times

Photos of the week | June 19-25, 2026

Algae in the Reflecting Pool, a canceled bill signing, President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Senate Republicans, a time capsule and the Great American State Fair kickoff highlighted the week in the Capitol and around Washington. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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No peace deal for Trump and GOP at Senate lunch

Republicans on Capitol Hill had been hoping to spend the summer touting a rare bipartisan legislative feat, but Donald Trump and his growing anger toward Senate Republicans torched that effort Wednesday. And more trouble could lie ahead, if a tense in-person meeting was any indication. Trump descended on the Capitol…

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Trump halts bipartisan victory lap on housing

Hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to sign comprehensive housing legislation into law from the Capitol on Wednesday, he abruptly canceled the event, saying he won’t sign it until Congress passes a separate election security measure. “Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as…

International Business Times UK

Trump-Pardoned Capitol Rioter 'Cries Victim' After Claiming Nurse Mocked His MAGA Hat During Doctor Visit

Joshua Pruitt, pardoned for his role in the Capitol riot, claims a nurse insulted him over his MAGA hat, sparking debates on political bias and impartiality in healthcare.

The Guardian - US

Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’

Don Berthiaume, Trump nominee for inspector general at justice department, pressed by senators amid confirmation

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'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots

Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.

The Independent UK

Bradley Cooper tipped to star in Sean Penn’s new January 6 Capitol riot film

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Sean Penn Writing and Directing 6 January Capitol Riot Film for Warner Bros. — Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star

Sean Penn will direct a film about a police officer's experience during the 6 January Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper potentially starring. The film explores themes of heroism and friendship

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Sean Penn to direct film about Capitol riot hero cop

Sean Penn is to direct a movie about a cop caught up in the January 6 Capitol riots, with the unnamed officer to be played by Bradley Cooper.

The Independent UK

Sean Penn to direct Jan 6 Capitol riot movie with Bradley Cooper in talks to star

The Oscar-winning actor will also write the script for the project

Roll Call

Maryland Democrats slam crypto, AIPAC-linked spending in race for Hoyer’s seat

Three candidates in next week’s Democratic primary for the seat of retiring Maryland Rep. Steny H. Hoyer have teamed up to criticize the millions of dollars in outside spending flooding into the district. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, businesswoman Quincy Bareebe and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker…

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Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week

Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session

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