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Pardoned J6 Rioter Insists Punching a Cop Was 'Self-Defense' Years After Pleading Guilty to Assault

A pardoned January 6 rioter who punched a police officer claimed self-defense years after pleading guilty to charges relating to the assault.

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

US Capitol rioter who smashed Speaker's Lobby door charged with burglary in Virginia

A Virginia man has been charged with felony burglary after being pardoned for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol

The Trump administration has agreed to pay just under $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that Ashli Babbitt’s family filed over her shooting by an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

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“Those were the cocaine ’80s. They devoted a whole day to auditioning snare drum samples –just to double-up the actual snare”: Nancy Wilson knew Heart had to adapt to survive the excesses of the 1980s – but she didn’t expect their greatest success

Heart's self-titled 1985 album was just what the doctor ordered, ushering in a triumphant second act for the iconic Seattle rockers

Guitar World · May 19, 2025

They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy

The group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic chemicals in fertilizer.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress. Now Dems want to change the hiring process - Roll Call

Congress should have that power, not the president, some say, after Trump removed Library of Congress head Carla Hayden from her post.

Roll Call · May 9, 2025

Trump budget reaction, reconciliation work headline this week at Capitol - Roll Call

Lawmakers in Congress will be discussing and debating budgets, appropriations and reconciliation this week.

Roll Call · May 5, 2025

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US reaches agreement to settle lawsuit brought over Ashli Babbitt's shooting during Capitol riot

Lawyers say the Trump administration has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt over her shooting by an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Pardoned Proud Boys Leader Says He 'Voted for Retaliation' as GOP Senator Reveals Fear Under Trump

Enrique Tarrio stated he "voted for retaliation" in the latest presidential election, days after Alaska's Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski that everyone is "afraid" of speaking out against the Trump administration.

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025

8 Vital Pieces Of The Hunger Games Lore We Learned From Sunrise On The Reaping

Here's all the important lore and easter eggs we got from Sunrise on the Reaping, and this is for you Hunger Games fans.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 2, 2025

Trans protester arrested after washing her hands in a Florida Capitol women’s bathroom

Marcy Rheintgen was protesting a 2023 law banning people from using bathrooms in public buildings that don’t match their sex at birth

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Budget timeline moves up in Senate as GOP preps flexible targets - Roll Call

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a compromise budget resolution could hit the floor for a “vote-a-rama” as soon as next week.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025

A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol

Protestors for and against abortion packed a hallway of Georgia's Capitol before a hearing on a bill that would ban all abortions

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis in rift over state budget

Once floated as the heir to Donald Trump’s GOP, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in Tallahassee

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

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Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025

Capitol Police chief addresses ‘human failure’ that led to security lapses - Roll Call

After guns were missed at screening checkpoints, lawmakers called the breaches “unacceptable” while also praising the Capitol Police force.

Latin Times · Mar 22, 2025

Internet Mocks Trump After He Says Tesla Vandals Won't Be Pardoned: 'What About These Guys?'

Social media users have taken to online platforms to mock President Donald Trump for saying that those who vandalize Teslas won't be pardoned after he granted clemency to 1,500 criminal defendants facing charges related to the January 6 Capitol riots.

Roll Call · Mar 19, 2025

Capitol Lens | You’re gonna carry that weight - Roll Call

Check out photos of Marty the Moose and Kodak the Bear, who have made annual journeys to New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s office.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17, 2025

In Texas, Christian right grows confident and assertive

Emboldened by court rulings and election victories, the Christian right is outspoken as it pushes its moral views through the Texas Legislature.

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Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025

Capitol Rioter Announces Senate Campaign to Take Over Marco Rubio's Seat: 'Dozens of People Consider Us Heroes'

A young insurrectionist who attended the January 6 Capitol riots and was arrested for the violent crimes he committed on that day is now running for Congress in 2026.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Trump’s pick for US attorney for D.C. has history of inflammatory, racist comments

His nomination for U.S. Attorney for D.C. was sent to the Senate Tuesday

Texas Observer · Mar 10, 2025

What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?

The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2025

Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities

Mo Jenkins is one of only a few openly transgender staffers working in the Capitol as lawmakers are making headway in restricting rights for LGBTQ+ Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2025

With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol

The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

MAGA loses its mind over MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace’s ‘sickening’ comments about Trump honoring young cancer survivor

‘MSNBC should fire Nicolle Wallace. Disgusting,’ far-right pundit Charlie Kirk raged following Nicolle Wallace’s remarks

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Robert Clark, Mississippi's first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96

Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday

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