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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


Capitol lynching of Liz Cheney and silence of Jewish orgs. - opinion

In Trumpworld, revenge is a dish served hot and with vengeance. He is obsessed with his grievances and desire for retribution.

US REP. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, last year.

Twitter shuts down accounts for attempting to evade Trump ban

Trump plans to launch his own social media platform, an adviser has said.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Facebook decides to uphold Trump's indefinite ban on social media platform

Trump was barred from Twitter on January 9, due to concerns of further violent unrest following the deadly Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by his supporters.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 20, 2021.

Trump launches space on his site for messages to be shared on social media

The launch of this space on his website comes a day before Facebook's decision on whether to uphold his indefinite suspension from the platform.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Senate pushes FBI on intelligence 'fail' on Proud Boys at Capitol Riots

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin wrote to FBI director Christopher Wray asking whether the agency had adequately pushed its sources in the extremist group to understand their plans.

Members of the Proud Boys and supporters of US President Donald Trump show up at the US Capitol Building over an hour before supporters began to storm the building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

NY man threatened lawmakers, called Congress ‘Zionist Occupied Gov't’

In the days after the Capitol riot, Hunt posted threatening social media posts, including a video called “KILL YOUR SENATORS.”

Supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in Washington at Capitol

Four Proud Boys were on the FBI's radar before the Capitol Riots

The Proud Boys have earned a reputation as right-wing protestors and street fighters who have clashed with leftists at rallies in Portland, New York, Washington and elsewhere.

An FBI vehicle

US Homeland Security to investigate domestic extremism in its ranks

President Joe Biden called for funding to investigate any complaints of white supremacist beliefs at immigration enforcement agencies within DHS.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem is pictured at the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) located just outside Washington in Arlington, Virginia September 24, 2010.

Brooklyn man, 19, charged with breaking into Capitol on Jan. 6

The man told FBI agents that he “wanted to be where the action was”.

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.

Two Proud Boys detained by US judge over role in storming Capitol

The judge said in his ruling that Nordean and Biggs are charged with "gravely serious matters" and their leadership roles and lack of remorse all weighed in favor of detention.

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