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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.

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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

Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

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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

The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.

|ByIDAN KWELLER, MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
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

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

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Capitol riot defendant, second man charged with conspiring to kill FBI agents

The accused is among hundreds of defendants who have been charged in connection with the violent January 6 protests at the US Capitol.

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByREUTERS
A mob of supporters of U.S. 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.

Trump ex-adviser Bannon sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on those charges.

OCTOBER 21, 2022ByREUTERS
Former US president Donald Trump's White House chief strategist Steve Bannon attends his arraignment at the New York Criminal Courthouse in New York, US, September 8, 2022.

Georgia man, 80, arrested at US Capitol with guns in his van

Tony Payne of Tunnel Hill, Georgia told Capitol Police he had come to deliver documents to the US Supreme Court.

OCTOBER 20, 2022ByREUTERS
The "Field of flags" is seen on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Proud Boys recruit sentenced to 4.5 years for role in US Capitol riot

A security detail for then-US Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer was whisking him to safety when they saw Pruitt approaching in their direction.

AUGUST 29, 2022ByREUTERS
A member of the Proud Boys gestures in front of the Oregon State Capitol during a protest in support of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol in Washington, in Salem, Oregon, US, January 8, 2022.

Man drives into barricade near US Capitol, shoots himself

The background of the incident was unclear, although police say it does not appear members of Congress were the target.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A blue car is seen after ramming a police barricade outside the US Capitol building in an incident that reportedly resulted in the death of one Capitol police officer, the injury of another officer and the death of the driver as a result of police gunfire on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection hearing: 4 key takeaways from day 6

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony focused on what Mark Meadows and Donald Trump knew about the attack in the days before and on Jan. 6, informed by her close working proximity to both men.

JUNE 29, 2022ByREUTERS
FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando on Saturday.

Immediate evacuations ordered at US Capitol, police say 'no threat'

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Congress will investigate what went wrong in Wednesday's security scare, which turned out to be a military aircraft dropping parachutists into a baseball game.

APRIL 21, 2022ByHALEY COHEN
THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.

Trump says he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he runs and wins

Trump stated that Jan. 6 rioters were being treated "so unfairly."

JANUARY 30, 2022ByREUTERS
A mob of supporters of U.S. 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.

Rep. Boebert asks Jews visiting Capitol if they're doing ‘reconnaissance’

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert said she asked Jews if they were doing "reconnaissance" as a joke.

JANUARY 21, 2022ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
US Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Voices from the Arab press: Is American democracy doomed to fail?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

JANUARY 20, 2022ByMEDIA LINE
THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.