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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix zoomed through the National Mall, past the US Capitol, down historic Pennsylvania Avenue, and around the National Archives, in the marquee event on Sunday afternoon.

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Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC, US, August 23, 2026.
The New York State Capitol is seen on August 11, 2021 in Albany, New York; Illustrative.

ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol

Bowie was arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), ISIS.

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A mob of supporters of then-US President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

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.

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A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021.

Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report

Elias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported. 

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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.

JANUARY 9, 2023ByREUTERS
Bolsonaro backers ransack Brazil presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in Brasilia

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.

JANUARY 4, 2023ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Committee Chairperson Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), US Rep Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Vice Chair US Rep Liz Cheney (R-WY) and US Rep Jamie Raskin (D-MD) get seated during a public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to investigate the January 6 Attack on US Capitol Hill, July 12, 2022.

Joe Biden plans White House event marking January 6 attack

Friday's event will mark a rare moment for Biden to wade into the live issues stoked by the deadly riot by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByREUTERS
US President Joe Biden speaks in Statuary Hall on the first anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 6, 2022.

US Capitol Police ready for future attacks as Jan. 6 anniversary looms

"The current threat climate, particularly against elected officials, will require continued and heightened vigilance," USCP Police Chief Tom Manger said in a statement.

JANUARY 3, 2023ByREUTERS
AN EXPLOSION caused by a police munition is seen as supporters of then-US president Donald Trump riot in front of the Capitol Building, January 6, 2021.

January 6 riot in Israel? Likud MK tells police he's concerned

It is unclear if there is any intelligence indicating that any unrest is being planned for Thursday.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pro-Trump protesters storm into the US Capitol during clashes with police, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021

Jan. 6 panel recommends charging Trump with insurrection

The January 6th Committee asked the Justice Department to bring charges against Donald Trump, including obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress and more.

DECEMBER 19, 2022ByREUTERS
Former US President Donald Trump makes a fist while reacting to applause after speaking at the North Carolina GOP convention dinner in Greenville, North Carolina, US June 5, 2021.

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.