A growing number of Capitol rioters are being arrested for other crimes —from guns to drugs — which could mean more jail time: report

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. Brent Stirton/Getty Images Over 900 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Capitol riot, according to Insider's database.  A growing number of them have subsequently been charged with additional separate crimes, CBS News reported.  The additional charges […]

The DOJ is looking into Trump’s main fundraising arm, Save America, as part of its larger probe into the Capitol Riot: reports

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a Save America rally on July 22, 2022, in Prescott, Arizona. Ross D. Franklin/AP One of the DOJ's ongoing probes of Donald Trump includes an investigation into the Capitol riot. The DOJ appears to be expanding that inquiry by looking into Trump's PAC, Save America, per reports. Several aides […]

A judge ripped the far-right Oath Keepers founder over ‘bewildering’ arguments for delaying a Capitol riot trial

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers speaks during a rally outside the White House in Washington, on June 25, 2017. Susan Walsh/AP A judge refused to delay the upcoming trial of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. Judge Amit Mehta said arguments for the delay were "incorrect" and "bewildering." […]

Doug Mastriano touts endorsement from ultra-orthodox rabbi who expresses sympathy for Capitol rioters and believes Hitler was part lizard

Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks during a campaign rally at The Fuge on May 14, 2022 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images PA gubernatorial candidate Mastriano touted an endorsement from Joseph Kolakowski, an ultra-orthodox rabbi. Kolakowski has expressed sympathy for Capitol rioters and believes Hitler was part lizard. Kolakowski told The Philadelphia […]

3 people who were at the Capitol on January 6 are running for Congress — and could have a chance at winning

Crowds gather for the "Stop the Steal" rally at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images Three people who were at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, are running for Congress, The New York Times reported. Sandy Smith, JR Majewski, and Derrick Van Orden all have a chance at winning their November […]

Mikhail Gorbachev — who survived a coup attempt as leader of the USSR — questioned the ‘future fate’ of the US after the January 6 Capitol riot

Former head of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev attends the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2017. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images Mikhail Gorbachev saw the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a dark omen for the US. The events "called into question the future fate of the United […]

Watch A Capitol Fourth Live Stream: John Stamos and Vanessa Williams Host PBS’ 4th of July Celebration

RELATED STORIES A Capitol Fourth is set to mark its 40th anniversary with a completely overhauled show. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, PBS’ annual 4th of July celebration will not be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Instead, the special will feature pre-taped performances from iconic locations across the country, including […]

Congress just got a bumper-crop of scientists. Meet the 10 new science whizzes on Capitol Hill.

David Zalubowski/AP 10 newly elected scientists are representing Americans in the 116th Congress. Eight of the new-comers are Democrats and two are Republicans. Here’s what these engineers, doctors, and other scientists want to do in 2019.  The 116th Congress was sworn in on Thursday, with 10 new scientists in the ranks.  Many of the incoming […]

Trump salutes casket and pays tribute to former President George H.W. Bush in the Capitol Rotunda

The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. President Donald Trump did not […]

The Pit Bull Lover Fighting Trump's Battles on Capitol Hill

Getting any president’s agenda passed in Congress is difficult, but it’s even harder when the president sends out a tweet or does an impromptu television appearance where he completely upends his previously stated policy positions or delicate negotiations that were already underway. But that’s Donald Trump’s style. And, as the newly minted head of the […]