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Long-awaited statue of Amelia Earhart, Kansas-born aviation hero, unveiled at US Capitol

Amelia Earhart has been grounded in the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

An Amelia Earhart statue joins the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall

A statue honoring the aviation pioneer is now part of the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

WEKU · Jul 27, 2022

Man tied to officer's attack pleads guilty to lesser charges

A West Virginia man initially charged with attacking a police officer who died after the U.S. Capitol riot has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

US Attorney General hints at prosecuting Trump over Capitol riot

The US attorney general has given his clearest indication yet that Donald Trump could be prosecuted for his alleged role in attempting to overthrow the 2020 presidential election result.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Self-awareness in short supply as Trump calls for law and order in DC

In his first trip to Washington since he left office, the former president blamed Democrats for ‘a cesspool of crime’ in the US

The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2022

Trump hints at third presidential run in first Washington visit since leaving office

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump hinted at a third presidential campaign Tuesday during a keynote speech at a policy summit held by former members of his administration, telling his supporters that efforts to impeach him and investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol are intended to hurt…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 26, 2022

McCarthy offers GOP agenda preview with goal to 'lock in' a conservative majority

WASHINGTON — Before former President Donald Trump stepped onstage for his first speech in Washington since leaving the White House, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was at the same venue talking up the prospects of winning an enduring Republican majority in November.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022

Capitol rioter jailed for joint longest sentence of five years for attacking multiple police officers

Judge ‘appalled’ by rioter’s actions after he hits several officers with pole

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Prosecution seeks 30-day jail sentence for South Carolina Jan 6 rioter

The defence argues that Elliot Bishai, 22, has received enough punishment after his student pilot’s license was revoked

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

McCarthy offers GOP agenda preview ahead of Trump’s return to Washington - Roll Call

Ahead of Trump’s first speech in the capital since leaving office, McCarthy said the GOP will start rolling out its agenda on Wednesday.

Roll Call · Jul 26, 2022