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US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots
The ruling from Washington-based US District Judge Amit Mehta tosses out convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of the group who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’
Holocaust survivor to address US Congress on anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation
Jewish teens are gathering on Zoom to meet prominent Palestinians
Founded by Ezra Beinart, a junior at a Jewish day school in New York City, the project’s goal is to bring Palestinian perspectives to a demographic that, he says, sorely lacks them.
Bipartisan event fetes united Jerusalem in US Congress
The Congressional Israeli Allies Caucus Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Brad Schneider, a member of Biden’s party, said that he is “proud to celebrate Jerusalem Day."
Rashida Tlaib hosting ‘Nakba Day’ event in US Capitol
“Nakba Day” events portray the Palestinians as victims, rather than parties to a conflict with Israel.
Proud Boy tells jury he had no plan to attack US Capitol before Jan. 6
Rehl testified that he did not assault anyone that day. His decision to testify in his own defense marked the latest twist in what has become the longest running Jan. 6 trial so far in Washington.
Trump appeals order requiring Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe -media
Trump's lawyers filed the appeal after a ruling related to the Justice Department investigation of efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential elections.
US Senate backs repeal of decades-old Iraq war authorizations
The legislation aims to repeal the Authorizations for the Use of Military Force, or AUMFs, a measure that would formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars.
Former 'Jewish Press' editor charged for role in Capitol insurrection
Former editor-in-chief of "The Jewish Press" Elliot Resnick was identified on video at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He has a history of controversial statements and views.
Bolsonaro's ex-justice minister Torres arrested in Brazilian capital
Former Justice Minister Anderson Torres reportedly had documentation of attempts to interfere with election results, found in a raid of his home.
Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital
Despite efforts in previous weeks to thwart an attempted coup, Bolsonaro supporters still managed to ransack government buildings. Riot police only arrived hours later.
Embattled McCarthy fails to secure speakership after six rounds of votes
McCarthy faced fierce opposition from within the Republican caucus, as 19 members defected in the first round – which took place on Tuesday.
