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How to redesign social media algorithms to bridge divides

Social media platforms have been implicated in conflicts of all scales, from urban gun violence to the storming of the US Capitol building on January 6 and civil war in South Sudan. Scientifically, it is difficult to tell how much social media can be blamed for one-off incidents.

The Conversation

Families of hostages held by Hamas plead for action on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

“I never imagined in my life getting this message, and I’m sure you can’t either,” said one family member of a hostage held in Gaza by Hamas.

Roll Call

Springfield man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot has died

Roy Franklin had been set to plead guilty Dec. 15, but died Oct. 15 of lung cancer.

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Capitol Lens | Small rotunda turnout - Roll Call

Tourists look up at the Old Senate Chamber’s rotunda, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe after the 1814 fire, on Oct. 23.

Roll Call

Who are the Oath Keepers?

The anti-government group is best known for plotting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but its notoriety extends years earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times

New York: more than 100 arrested after Israel-Hamas war protest blocks traffic

Arrests are the latest this week after mass protests across the country, including at the US Capitol and the White House

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers describe more threats related to speaker race, Israel-Hamas conflict - Roll Call

The Capitol Police have faced an increase in reports of threats against members of Congress and their families this month.

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Maryland police officer suspended after arrest on Capitol riot charges

A Maryland police officer who fatally shot a stabbing suspect earlier this year has been arrested on charges that he assaulted police during a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Fox News host says Jews calling for ceasefire ‘don’t have a say’ as they aren’t ‘affected’ by war

Hundreds of Jewish protesters gathered at the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest the ongoing Israeli strikes on Gaza

The Independent UK

Man accused of bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol now free on signature bond, can't possess weapons

A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building is free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor

The Independent UK

US Capitol police arrests demonstrators gathered urging ceasefire in Gaza

US Capitol police arrested scores of demonstrators inside the building who had gathered on the National Mall urging the Biden administration to call for a "ceasefire now" amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Dynamite News

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

WEKU

Capitol Police arrest Gaza ceasefire protesters in House office building

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Jewish groups led a demonstration on Capitol Hill with chants of “Let Gaza live” and “Ceasefire now.”

Roll Call

Former Capitol Police officer pleads guilty in 2020 cruiser crash with motorcyclist - Roll Call

A former Capitol Police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge that stems from a 2020 crash in Georgetown with a police cruiser.

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The Independent UK

Man charged with bringing gun to Wisconsin Capitol arrested again for concealed carry violation

Officials say a man who twice brought guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers has been arrested again on suspicion of a concealed carry violation

Chicago Sun-Times

Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Joshua Pleasnick, 43, was twice arrested Oct. 4 for carrying a handgun and assault-style rifle on state Capitol grounds.

The Independent UK

Man faces misdemeanor for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin state Capitol, asking to see governor

A man who brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned hours later with an assault rifle after posting bail has been charged with a misdemeanor

Salon

How online sleuths caught Jan. 6 rioters

Ryan Reilly of NBC on the online "Sedition Hunters" who bailed out the FBI and helped catch Capitol rioters

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The Independent UK

Proud Boys member pleads guilty to obstruction charge in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

A Proud Boys member who joined others from the far-right group in attacking the U.S. Capitol has pleaded guilty to obstructing the joint session of Congress for certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory

The Independent UK

US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threats

Police in New York, Los Angeles, and other U.S. cities have increased patrols, authorities put up fencing around the U.S. Capitol and some schools closed amid fears of violence inspired by the Israel-Hamas war

Roll Call

Israel attack prompts temporary boost to security of Capitol grounds - Roll Call

Capitol Hill will have more security because of the Israel-Hamas conflict and online discussions of a “Global Day of Rage” on Friday.

The Independent UK

Watch outside US Capitol as Republicans vote to nominate next House speaker after Kevin McCarthy ousting

View of the US Capitol as the House of Representatives prepared to vote behind closed doors to nominate a candidate to succeed ousted Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House.

The Independent UK

Nancy Mace wears bizarre ‘Scarlet Letter’ A shirt to speaker forum

MAGA Republican, who has endorsed Jim Jordan for the House speaker role, told reporters that she was wearing the ‘scarlet letter’ as a symbol that she had been ‘demonised’ at the Capitol this week

The Independent UK

Trump’s election interference trial explained: Everything to know about the case as new evidence revealed

A sprawling Justice Department probe into the former president and his allies yielded four criminal charges in a stunning indictment outlining a path to power at whatever cost, Alex Woodward reports

Roll Call

Speaker race enters critical week with new urgency, no clear outcome - Roll Call

A divided House Republican Conference returned to the Capitol on Monday night amid urgency to fill its leadership vacuum.

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