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Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

Hastert, sentenced in April 2016 to 15 months in prison for bank fraud for trying to cover up payments to keep his molestation secret, died at his home over the weekend due to natural causes.

Former US House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert is surrounded by officers as he leaves federal court after pleading not guilty to federal charges of trying to hide large cash transactions and lying to the FBI in Chicago, Illinois, United States, June 9, 2015.
An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges


Man with knives arrested near Democratic HQ -US Capitol Police

Around midnight, a Capitol Police officer was on patrol when he noticed a pickup truck with a bayonet and a machete inside of it, and a swastika and other white supremacist symbols painted on it.

Marine One, carrying outgoing US President Donald Trump, passes the Capitol before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

US charges man who made bomb threat near US Capitol

Roseberry, 51, spread alarm at the Capitol and prompted the evacuation of nearby government buildings on Thursday.

The US Capitol building, which contains the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Police apprehend man claiming to have bomb near US Capitol

The US Capitol Police said they were investigating a bomb threat on Thursday near the Library of Congress.

Library of Congress photo taken from top of the Capitol dome.

GOP rep. says Capitol rioters treated worse than Guantanamo Bay prisoners

"They are treating those people worse than they treat the terrorists at Gitmo (short for Guantanamo)," the GOP representative claimed.

US REP. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) arrives to take her oath of office as a member of the House of Representatives, in Washington, DC, on January 3.

Proud Boys member pleads guilty to death threat tied to Jan. 6 riot

Eduard Florea, who did not attend the riot, allegedly referred to current Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia as a "dead" man.

Proud Boys and supporters of the police participate in a protest in Portland, Oregon, U.S., August 22, 2020

US judge gives Florida man 8 months in prison in Capitol attack

38-year-old Paul Hodgkins is the first to be sentenced for participating in the Capitol attack in January.

A mob of supporters of former US President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Florida group charged with attack on police during US Capitol riot

More than 535 people have been arrested and charged with joining the attack, an unsuccessful attempt to stop Congress from certifying former President Donald Trump's election defeat.

A mob of supporters of former US President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Hundreds to rally outside US Capitol to protest antisemitism

Titled "NO FEAR: A rally in solidarity with the Jewish people," the rally will feature prominent activists, leaders, elected officials and victims of antisemitic attacks.

The US Capitol building, which contains the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Knesset taking lessons from US Capitol riots to beef up security methods

The cost of the riot dispersal methods totaled around NIS 300,000. The Knesset Guard has since been working in training security officers.

A mob of supporters of former US President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

US judge orders mental evaluation of Capitol riot's 'QAnon Shaman'

The judge said the examination should include an assessment as to whether Chansley cannot understand the criminal charges against him or assist in his own defense.

Jacob Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, holding a sign referencing QAnon, speaks as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to protest about the early results of the 2020 presidential election