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Photos of the Week ending April 8, 2022 - Roll Call

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic Supreme Count confirmation and a fox hounding the Hill are among the highlights of this week’s photos.

Roll Call · Apr 8, 2022

First Thing: more than 30 people killed in Russian strike on train station in eastern Ukraine

Donetsk governor says thousands were at station when it was struck. Plus, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to supreme court lauded as ray of hope

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022

Capitol attack investigators zero in on far-right Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

Panel appears to believe militias coordinated to physically stop certification of Joe Biden’s election victory on 6 January last year

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2022

Ex-officer testifies against mentor at Capitol riot trial

A former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer has testified that he had hoped the mob could overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election that day

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Capitol riot committee could seek Trump interview ‘in not too distant future’

Former president said this week he would make a decision on whether to appear before the committee based on ‘what the request is’

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Rabid red fox that bit nine on Capitol Hill caught and euthanized

The female fox tested positive for rabies and health authorities are considering the fate of her kits

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022

Trump dismisses January 6 call log gap, deflects blame for riots

In Washington Post interview, former US president keeps door open for running for another White House term in 2024.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022

Stephen Colbert on Russia: ‘We’ll have to start sanctioning them in the multiverse’

Late-night hosts discuss the latest round of sanctions against Russia, Sarah Palin’s congressional run and a rabid fox loose at the US Capitol

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022

Fox that bit California congressman, 8 others in DC tests positive for rabies

A fox that bit a California congressman and at least eight other people near the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for rabies and was euthanized, according to authorities.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022

Trump says he regrets not marching on Capitol with supporters on January 6

Ex-president also rejects suggestions he used ‘burner phones’ on day of the assault in Washington Post interview

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022