Federal investigators asked financial institutions to use search terms such as âTRUMPâ and âMAGAâ when combing over customer data in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) revealed Wednesday. The request came from the Treasury Departmentâs Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), according to documents obtained by the House Select Subcommittee […]
Feds asked banks to search customer data for âTrump,â âMAGAâ references after Capitol riot: Rep. Jim Jordan
January 17, 2024 by
Hunter Biden defies House GOP subpoena, demanding public hearing at the Capitol
December 18, 2023 by
Hunter Biden showed up on Capitol Hill on Wednesday â just not for the interview House Republicans wanted. Instead, President Joe Bidenâs son insisted to a gathering of reporters that he wants to testify publicly and not in a private meeting, as Republicans demanded in a subpoena. And he teed off against GOP investigators like
Capitol Police confront fallout from violent protest at Democratic headquarters
November 28, 2023 by
The Capitol Police announced that a protest that turned violent outside of Democratic Party headquarters Wednesday night resulted in one arrest for assaulting an officer. A group of protesters advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war had blocked an entrance to the headquarters, located just blocks from the Capitol, prompting police to attempt to
Two Proud Boys Sentenced to 10, 18 Years Prison for Role in Capitol RiotÂ
September 27, 2023 by
Proud Boy Members Dominic Pezzola and Ethan Nordean on Friday were sentenced to 10 and 18 years in prison, respectively, for their role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Their sentences were handed down one day after U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Proud Boy leader Joe Biggs to 17 years
Alex Soros Meets with Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill
September 24, 2023 by
Alex Soros, the heir to George Sorosâs billion-dollar leftwing non-profit empire, held a meeting with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Capitol Hill Thursday. Soros shared a photo of the two standing inside Pelosiâs office. âAlways great to see the American hero that is @SpeakerPelosi!â Soros posted online. Always great to see the American
Watch Live: Live Action’s Lila Rose, Pro-Life Leaders Rally at Capitol Ahead of Anniversary of Roe Overturn
August 28, 2023 by
Live Actionâs Lila Rose and other pro-life politicians and activists will speak at the U.S. Capitol on Friday ahead of the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. âItâs been one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. While this was an incredible pro-life victory, our fight to make abortion unthinkable and to support families
Capitol Hill reckons with a government funding fight that just got tougher
August 18, 2023 by
House conservatives accused Speaker Kevin McCarthy (left) of backtracking on secret promises and cutting a bum deal with President Joe Biden (right). | Alex Brandon/AP Photo President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthyâs debt deal should have made this fallâs incoming funding fight easier. Instead, the opposite has happened. Congressional spending leaders who â in
Meet the member of Congress whoâs trying to save Capitol soles
August 17, 2023 by
A pair of Air Jordan 1 sneakers are worn by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) as he gives an interview in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Itâs said that to truly understand a manâs character, you must walk a mile in his shoes. To truly understand the character of Rep.
Children’s Choir Singing National Anthem Silenced by Capitol Police
August 9, 2023 by
Capitol police silenced a South Carolina childrenâs choir during their rendition of the National Anthem in National Statuary Hall. David Rasbach, the founder and director of the Rushingbrook Childrenâs Choir, had received prior written approval from three congressman â including Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) â to perform five songs at the Capitol
House GOP ignored Capitol Police requests to review public Jan. 6 footage, lawyer says
April 13, 2023 by
Supporters of President Trump climb on vehicles and occupy the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol after breaching the security perimeter as they protest the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory on Jan. 6, 2src21. | Francis Chung/POLITICO House Republicans ignored the Capitol Policeâs repeated requests to review and approve all Jan.
Kevin McCarthyâs blame game sweeps Capitol Hill
April 10, 2023 by
Thereâs a reason Speaker Kevin McCarthy is singling out Reps. Jodey Arrington and Steve Scalise, and itâs about more than just disagreements over policy or strategy. | Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Soon after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cliched the speakership, some of his allies began to fret: How the hell was he going to live up
undercover government agents and informants at Capitol riot, ‘some appear to have played roles of instigators’ on Jan. 6
April 8, 2023 by
Proud Boys defense attorney claims at least 40 undercover government agents and informants at Capitol riot, ‘some appear to have played roles of instigators’ on Jan. 6 The defense attorney for a member of the Proud Boys claimed that there were at least 40 undercover government agents and informants operating at the Capitol riot on […]
Kevin McCarthy Pledges to Release All Security Footage from January 6 Capitol RiotsÂ
March 14, 2023 by
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters Thursday that he intends to release all the security footage from the January 6 Capitol riots. âI want to be very thoughtful about it, but yes, Iâm engaged to do that,â McCarthy told reporters when asked whether he would release footage from that day. McCarthy continued: I think
Elon Musk Meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Capitol Hill
March 11, 2023 by
Twitter CEO Elon Musk traveled to Capitol Hill on Thursday and met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to discuss how Twitter can be âfair to both parties,â Musk said on his social media platform. Musk noted he also met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). The meeting with Jeffries may have been unplanned
Tucker Carlson: Ray Epps Lied to January 6 Committee About When He Left CapitolÂ
March 7, 2023 by
Mysterious January 6 figure Ray Epps lied to the January 6 Committee about when he left the Capitol grounds on the day of the riot, Fox Newsâs Tucker Carlson argued Monday. Carlson, releasing never seen video footage from January 6, 2021, alleged that Epps misled the January 6 Committee in a sworn testimony. Carlson claimed
House GOP moving to let Jan. 6 defendants access Capitol security footage
March 1, 2023 by
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), who chairs the House Administration Committee’s oversight subpanel, said that the access for accused rioters and others â which Speaker Kevin McCarthy has greenlighted â would be granted on a âcase-by-case basis.â | Seth Herald/Getty Images House Republicans are moving to provide defendants in Jan. 6-related cases access to thousands of
GOP Rep. Responsible For AR-15 Pins Permeating Capitol Reveals Himself
February 3, 2023 by
GOP Rep. Responsible for AR-15 Pins Permeating Capitol Reveals HimselfGeorgia congressman Andrew Clyde made no apologies for the obvious trollâand said he even had more to share.Updated Feb. 03, 2023 6:51AM ET / Published Feb. 02, 2023 11:54PM ET Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/TwitterThe man responsible for handing out pins in the shape of assault weapons that have been
Fresh finger-pointing over Capitol Police’s future after Pelosi home invasion
November 4, 2022 by
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said, âwhatâs necessary is that we shouldnât be anecdotal or knee-jerk in the responseâ to the Pelosi home invasion. âThe piece about protecting families is one that has to be really considered very seriously, given what happened to Paul Pelosi,â she added. A previous emergency round of funding
Capitol Police chief pushes for ‘more resources’ after Paul Pelosi assault
November 2, 2022 by
Paul Pelosi was hospitalized due to the attack, and a Monday evening statement from Nancy Pelosi cited a potentially âlong recovery process for her husband.â Increasing resources for Capitol Police would likely require congressional approval. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday that congressional leaders would explore âevery option availableâ in…
LIV Golf may need a mulligan on Capitol Hill
September 22, 2022 by
âIt was basically propaganda. Theyâre just pushing their deal, and I donât care,â said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who exited the room early as Norman met with the Republican Study Committee, the House GOPâs largest caucus. âHonestly, this shouldnât be taking up our time. This is a conservative organization, and we ought to be dealing…
Capitol Police Establishing Field Offices To Investigate Threats Against Lawmakers
July 6, 2021 by
July 06, 2021 10:15 AM ET The United States Capitol Police announced Tuesday that it was establishing field offices in California and Florida to investigate threats against lawmakers. The Capitol Police said in a statement that its efforts were part of a plan to improve its security measures after the riot at the Capitol on…
Vanessa Williams to Sing ‘Black National Anthem’ for PBS’ Capitol Fourth Celebration
July 4, 2021 by
NEW YORK (AP) â When Vanessa Williams hosts this yearâs televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nationâs traditional independence day, but also the countryâs newly designated holiday â Juneteenth. Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing âLift Every Voice and Sing,â which has served…
CNN’s Cuomo: ‘The Party of Trump’ Would Have Gone Crazy if a Black Guy Behaved Like Capitol Rioters
June 25, 2021 by
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Wednesday on his show âCuomo Prime Timeâ that Republicans, which he referred to as âthe party of Trump,â would be going crazy if a black guy treated the police the way White guys did at the Capitol on January 6. Cuomo said, âI have more evidence that the party of Trump…
âA New Lowâ: Gerry Connolly Says Republicans Who Voted Against Gold Medals For Capitol Police Are âPart Of The Insurrectionist Mobâ
June 16, 2021 by
Democratic Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly lashed out Tuesday at Republicans who opposed giving gold medals to Capitol Police officers who served during the Jan. 6 riot. Connolly told CNNâs Erin Burnett that in his opinion, saying, âThey now are part of the insurrectionist mob.â âWhat is your position to the 21 Republicans who voted against…
Marine Corps Officer Charged In Connection To Capitol Riot
May 15, 2021 by
Federal prosecutors announced Thursday the first active-duty service member will be charged for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot. 40-year-old Maj. Christopher Warnagiris of the Marine Corps was charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, as well as obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and obstruction of justice, The Associated Press reported.…
Poll: Huge Majority of Capitol Hill Aides Believe Pelosiâs Partisan Socialist Agenda Will Not Pass Congress
May 7, 2021 by
Punchbowl News released a new tracking poll Thursday showing a majority of senior Democrat Capitol Hill aides believe House Speaker Nancy Pelosiâs (D-CA) partisan socialist agenda will not pass Congress. Pelosiâs push to pass a partisan socialist agenda while Washington, DC, is under one-party rule looks like it will fail as the âgatekeepers and, in many cases, the…
TX Mayor: Border Wouldn’t Be Such ‘a Madhouse’ If It Had Same Fence as Capitol, ‘We Haven’t Heard from the Administration’
April 10, 2021 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âTucker Carlson Tonight,â Uvalde, TX Mayor Don McLaughlin said that the border is âa madhouseâ and that things would be better if the border had the same fencing as the U.S. Capitol. McLaughlin also stated that âwe havenât heard from the administration yet.â McLaughlin said, âWell, itâs…
Dem Rep. Cohen: January 6 U.S. Capitol Incident as Bad as Pearl Harbor Attack
April 8, 2021 by
Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) Wednesday on CNNâs âCuomo Prime Timeâ likened the January 6 Capitol Hill riot to the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Cohen said, âWe just celebrated Passover. On Passover, Jewish people are instructed over two centuries to remember 2,000 years, over 2,000 years, to remember that we were in bondage, and…
Biden Orders White House Flags To Half-Mast After Attack Outside US Capitol Kills Police Officer, Wounds Another
April 3, 2021 by
April 02, 2021 5:29 PM ET President Joe Biden released a short statement Friday evening after an attacker killed a Capitol Police officer and wounded another on the Capitol grounds earlier that day. âJill and I were heartbroken to learn of the violent attack at a security checkpoint on the U.S. Capitol grounds, which killed…
Gretchen Whitmer Complains Michigan Capitol Rife with ‘Sexism’ as Scandals Linger
April 1, 2021 by
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) claimed in a Monday interview that the state capitol is rife with âsexism,â Bridge magazine reported. âItâs really depressing, honestly,â Whitmer said. âThis culture hasnât changed. This isnât new,â the former legislator added. âWhat is new is that thereâs a bold set of women in the workforce that arenât going…