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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. May 14

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'

One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry's was arrested while protesting Senate testimony by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Capitol Police confirmed Tuesday.

House Of Representatives May 13

Capitol Police arrest protesters disrupting budget markup as Cory Booker thanks them for defending Medicaid

Several protesters were arrested for disrupting a House committee's budget reconciliation markup on Tuesday, as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., thanked those holding court in the hallway.

Congress May 12

Congressman reveals hidden secret passageway from America's founding under Capitol floorboards

Republican North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore posted a viral video showing a hidden passageway under the floorboards of the Lincoln Room in the U.S. Capitol.

Donald Trump May 7

Trump says Tillis refusing US attorney nomination 'disappointing' as deadline for left-wing court action looms

President Donald Trump said Sen. Thom Tillis rejecting Ed Martin's nomination to serve as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., was "disappointing."

Senate March 25

Anti-Israel protesters interrupt Huckabee hearing, attack Trump nominee's faith

Several protesters shouted anti-Israel slogans and were removed during the confirmation hearing for Mike Huckabee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Colorado February 21, 2025

Anti-Trump measure ignores ‘rising crime’ and ‘cost of living,’ blue state GOP officials charge

Democrats in the Colorado House of Representatives considered a resolution Friday that would condemn President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 pardons.

Opinion February 8, 2025

How my Jan. 6 clients were robbed of fairness in DC bench trials

Former federal prosecutor William Shipley, who represented several January 6 defendants, writes that "bench trials," in which clients choose to have their fate decided by a judge instead of a jury, were hopelessly flawed.

US protests February 5, 2025

Protests erupt around the country against the new Trump administration's policies

Protesters in cities across the U.S. hit the streets to voice their objection to President Donald Trump's priorities when it comes to immigration reform, gender, and labor.

Capitol Protests February 5, 2025

Dems, family of Officer Sicknick push for resolution condemning Trump over J6 pardons: 'We do feel powerless'

House Democrats gathered Wednesday to voice support for a resolution condemning President Donald Trump for pardoning Jan. 6 defendants and firing DOJ prosecutors.

FBI February 5, 2025

Top DOJ official says FBI employees who 'simply followed orders' on Jan 6 investigations won't be fired

Acting FBI Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove assured FBI employees that they will not face consequences if they followed orders an acted ethically in Jan. 6 investigations.

US January 28, 2025

Indiana man pardoned for participation in Jan. 6 riot shot, killed while allegedly resisting arrest

An Indiana man involved in the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6 was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop while allegedly resisting arrest.