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A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the night before the Capitol attack. The judge noted that Cole was not convicted of any crimes when the pardons were issued, and the pardons explicitly targeted those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge noted that Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, which explicitly applied only to those convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

A Minnesota Senate committee reported that two-thirds of reviewed Medicaid providers received disenrollment notices, though officials clarified this does not confirm fraud. Brian Nicholson, running mate for Kendall Qualls, defended his Jan. 6, 2021, presence at the U.S. Capitol, stating he left when violence erupted. Qualls dismissed a critical report as a 'hit piece.' Peggy Flanagan, a U.S. Senate candidate, discussed her stance on fraud and ICE in a studio interview.

Hundreds of white nationalists from the Patriot Front group staged a July 4 march in Washington, D.C., with members near the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. Police reported no arrests or complaints related to the event.

Maj. James Watson of the U.S. Air Force was arrested after calling for the impeachment, conviction, and removal of President Trump during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls and his running mate Brian Nicholson dismiss news stories about Nicholson's attendance at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as 'hit pieces.' Nicholson claims he did not enter the Capitol and left when violence began, while Qualls states he was aware of Nicholson's presence during their initial meeting. A political analyst notes the issue could influence voter perceptions among different Republican factions.

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall refers to U.S. strikes on Iran as a 'mop-up operation' and spoke at a roundtable discussion on soil health in Washington, D.C.

Republicans face challenges in advancing a new budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification act prioritized by President Trump. The reconciliation process, which allows bypassing Senate bipartisan requirements, is complicated by Trump's insistence on the non-reconciliation-eligible SAVE America Act. GOP leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson seek compromise but face resistance from far-right Republicans advocating for the voter ID bill.

Brian Nicholson, the running mate for GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls, confirmed he was present at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Minnesota DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom condemned Nicholson’s participation, stating no one who supports January 6 rioters should be near the governor’s office.

Republicans face challenges in passing a new budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification bill, with President Trump prioritizing the SAVE America Act. GOP leaders like Mike Johnson seek compromise through reconciliation, but Trump rejects concessions, creating tension within the party.

Republicans attempt to pass a budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement, but divisions over Trump's voter identification demands complicate efforts. Trump insists on prioritizing the SAVE America Act, which cannot use reconciliation, while GOP leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson seek compromises.

Republicans face challenges in passing another budget bill due to divisions over a voter identification bill, with President Donald Trump prioritizing the SAVE America Act. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed using reconciliation to create a grant program for states implementing voter ID requirements, but Trump rejected compromise on the elections bill.

President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through the deployment of armed National Guard troops and the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which led to the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and cuts to foreign aid funding. These changes reflect Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape the capital's infrastructure and federal operations.

President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through projects like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which led to the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and an ongoing National Guard deployment since August 2025 under an emergency order. These changes include renaming buildings, construction projects, and armed military presence.

President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through military deployments and reorganization of federal agencies. The National Guard has been deployed indefinitely since August 2025 to combat crime, while the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has repurposed buildings, including the former USAID headquarters, leading to mass job cuts and a $60 billion reduction in foreign aid funding.

Republicans attempt to pass a budget reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement funding but face obstacles due to divisions over a voter identification bill championed by President Donald Trump. The party struggles to balance Trump's demands for the SAVE America Act with efforts to use reconciliation to advance other priorities like defense spending.

Nine activists were convicted for their roles in a 2021 protest at ICE’s Prairieland Detention Facility near Dallas, where they caused property damage and injured an officer. Benjamin Song, a defendant, received a 100-year sentence for attempted murder, while others received 30-70 years for charges including rioting and conspiracy, raising questions about sentencing disparities compared to the January 6 Capitol riot. The trial emphasized an 'antifa' framing, though the term lacks legal definition.

A memorial at the U.S. Capitol honored 272 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, with families, lawmakers, and advocates calling for safer social media legislation. The event, held on Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, was organized by two mothers whose sons died in 2020 from incidents linked to social media.

A memorial at the U.S. Capitol honored 272 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, organized by families, lawmakers, and advocates. The event marked Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, founded in 2023 by two mothers whose sons died in social media-related incidents. Lawmakers from both parties called for legislation to hold tech companies accountable for online harms.

Senate Republicans rejected an Iran war powers resolution after clashing with President Donald Trump during a meeting at the US Capitol. Trump addressed the press following the lunch meeting with Senate Republicans.

President Donald Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' and demanding he sit down. The argument centered on Cassidy's support for a war powers resolution blocking U.S. military action in Iran and Trump's criticism of Cassidy's election loss.

A memorial event at the U.S. Capitol honored 268 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, including cyberbullying and drug-related incidents. The event, part of Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, featured bipartisan calls for legislation to increase accountability of tech companies. The display included placards with photos and ages of victims, organized by two mothers whose sons died in 2020.

President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, derailing its passage until Congress approves the SAVE America Act, which addresses noncitizen voting. The housing bill, supported by wide margins in both chambers, aimed to lower construction costs and expand federal housing grants but was refused by Trump, who labeled it 'minor' on social media.

Senate Republicans express frustration with Donald Trump's unexpected actions. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, held a news conference following a weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon.

A 2026 AP-NORC poll finds most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights, free speech, and religious freedom as core to national identity but under threat. Over 90% consider voting rights and free speech highly important, yet two-thirds see voting rights as threatened, with nearly half citing major threats to free speech.

Former Trump attorneys, aide pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their role in a 2020 false elector scheme aimed at overturning election results. They are accused of falsifying Electoral College documents, which prosecutors claim misled Republican electors and contributed to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Hamid Dabashi argues that Israel's defeat in the US-Israeli war on Iran has isolated it, with Iran emerging stronger and validating American anti-war sentiment. A VoteVets protest against the war occurred outside the US Capitol on 20 May 2026.

A key U.S. surveillance law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, expired on June 12 after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline. Experts suggest intelligence agencies may continue data collection under existing certifications until March 2027, but lawmakers like Chuck Grassley expressed concerns about potential disruptions. Debates over surveillance practices and negotiations involving President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to a national intelligence role remain unresolved.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired on June 12, 2024, after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline, raising uncertainty about continued surveillance capabilities. Experts suggest existing certifications may allow intelligence agencies to maintain operations until March 2027, but lawmakers and civil liberties advocates warn of potential legal challenges and temporary disruptions. Debates over targeting Americans in surveillance and recent political developments, including President Trump's announcement of Bill Pulte as interim director of national intelligence, have complicated negotiations.

A key U.S. spying program is set to expire on Friday night. The U.S. Capitol is mentioned in the context of June 4.

A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing mootness after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal group CREW challenged the fund’s validity, arguing Blanche’s verbal rescission lacks written confirmation, while the DOJ claims no funds have been distributed.

Ryan Samsel, a participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, sued the government for $18 million, alleging beatings, denied medical care, and poor detention conditions during his pretrial incarceration. He was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2024 after being convicted of felony assault and obstruction related to the Capitol breach.

Senator Susan Collins has reached 10,000 consecutive Senate votes, a record. She is a Republican from Maine.

Ashley Moody, Florida’s junior U.S. senator, supported an amendment to block payments from a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund to Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police. The amendment, sponsored by Chris Coons, received 54 votes but fell short of ending a filibuster. Moody’s vote marked a rare departure from the Trump administration’s stance on the issue.

Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week, while John Cornyn did not. Cornyn was spurned by Trump in his primary.

A man convicted in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been employed in the Pentagon's policy office by the Trump administration, according to officials and internal records.

A man convicted in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been employed in the Pentagon's policy office by the Trump administration, according to officials and internal records.

A man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was employed in the Pentagon's policy office by the Trump administration, according to officials and internal records. The individual's employment was confirmed through official sources.

A man convicted in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been employed in the Pentagon’s policy office by the Trump administration.

A man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been employed in the Pentagon's policy office under the Trump administration, according to officials and internal records.