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Mar 21 2024
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Growing concern from House Republicans about crime near US Capitol
House Republicans said Thursday that D.C.’s crime problem is undermining public safety near the U.S. Capitol, due to an increase in robberies and carjackings that have affected lawmakers and congressional staff members. “D.C. crime is out of control,” Rep. Bryan Steil, GOP chair of the House Administration Committee said during a hearing to examine criminal activity on Capitol Hill. Steil
WTOPMar 21 2024
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Colorado geophysicist sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for U.S. Capitol riot
The Denver PostApr 16 2024
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Legislative session continues at the Tennessee Capitol
Protesters display signs spelling out the word “Racist” from the gallery as Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge debates amendments to SB 429 at Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Nicole Hester / The Tennessean Representatives look on during a debate on amendments to SB 429 at Tennessee Capitol in Nashville , Tenn., Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Nicole Hester / The Tennessean
The TennesseanApr 10 2024
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Capitol Police funding request
Speaker Mike Johnson’s third attempt to get a controversial surveillance power through his raucous conference is at risk of derailing once again amid GOP infighting. The House is set to vote Wednesday to greenlight debate on a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is meant to target foreigners outside of the United States. But there are growing
PoliticoApr 19 2024
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in his bid for Congress. “Proud to endorse @libradunn for Congress in #MD03! Harry will defend our Democracy and fight for the people of Maryland,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a post on the social platform X Friday. “He’ll work for transportation funding, lower
The HillApr 20 2024
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4 Riverside County men sentenced to federal prison for Jan. 6 Capitol riot
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) -- Four Riverside County men who joined thousands in the unrest that led to the breach of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, were sentenced Friday to federal prison to serve terms varying from just under two years to nearly three years. Erik Scott Warner, 48, of Menifee; Felipe Antonio Martinez, 50; and Derek Kinnison, 42 -- both of Lake Elsinore -- along with
ABC 7 Los AngelesMar 17 2024
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Letters: Scare at the Illinois Capitol reminds us of what needs to be done about guns
When news broke this past week of a threat and subsequent lockdown at the state Capitol in Springfield, everyone’s minds went to the same chilling place: Is there a gunman? Most people think, “It won’t happen to me,” but if I’ve learned anything from leading the state’s only gun violence prevention political action committee, I know that it’s not a question of if — but when. Thankfully, this
Chicago TribuneApr 21 2024
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President Trump Did Not Incite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
President Biden and others claim that President Trump incited the Capitol Riot, falsely described as an “insurrection,” on January 6, 2021. This belief explains Colorado’s failed attempt to remove Trump’s name from the ballot because he is an “insurrectionist,” as well as a national YouGov poll that found that 54% of Americans approved of the Colorado action. It is now used as a justification
American ThinkerMar 21 2024
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Littleton hunting guide who kicked officer, entered U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 convicted of 2 felonies
A Littleton man who wrestled and kicked a police officer before entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was found guilty of two felony charges Wednesday. Patrick Montgomery, a 51-year-old hunting guide from Littleton, was convicted of obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers following a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss, according to a
The Denver Post