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Tennessee Republican Refuses to Extend Office Christmas Party a Second Past 15 Minutes: 'I Ain't Doing This Any Longer'

Rep. Tim Burchett is sticking to his tradition of hosting a whirlwind 15-minute Christmas party in the Capitol, insisting it's the perfect amount of time.

Latin Times

Protesters urging Congress to ‘flush bathroom bigotry’ arrested after sit-in - Roll Call

More than a dozen people were arrested Thursday for protesting Republicans’ push to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms in the House.

Roll Call

Deck the Hill with books aplenty: Capitol insiders share their favorites of 2024

Nothing says “holiday gift” like a 400-page tome about history, politics or power. We asked some of Washington’s busiest readers for their recommendations.

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Sky Ferreira 'working' to take back ownership of songs following Capitol Records split

Sky Ferreira is "working" on taking back ownership of her music following her acrimonious departure from Capitol Records last year.

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Capitol Police arrest Morelle staffer after finding ammunition - Roll Call

Capitol Police said a staffer for New York Rep. Joseph D. Morelle was arrested after a bag search found magazines and ammunition.

Roll Call

How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s ally to lead the movement to replace him

The two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats decry ‘sham for justice’ after prosecutors drop Trump charges

Congressman Dan Goldman says decision by Jack Smith ‘establishes that Donald Trump is above the law’

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Judge reduces prison sentence for Capitol rioter who berated and insulted him

A federal judge has imposed a one-year reduction in a prison sentence for a man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and then engaged in a pattern of disruptive courtroom behavior, including berating and insulting the judge

The Independent UK

Trump team believed Gaetz was too ‘blackmail-able’ to be attorney general, says report

Former Florida Congressman may be up for major role in Trump’s second White House, avoiding Senate confirmation process

The Independent UK

Trump Supporter Who Led Capitol Riot Plotted To Murder Government Officials Investigating His Crimes

A Trump supporter who was present at the Jan. 6 capitol riots and even assaulted law enforcement during that day has now been convicted of plotting to kill the same FBI officials who were investigating him.

Latin Times

Mike Johnson embraces trans bathroom ban

Johnson's move comes after the election of Sarah McBride, a transgender woman representing Delaware in the House

Salon

Vice President-Elect JD Vance Meets With Senators For Support

Vice President-elect JD Vance meets with senators in the US Capitol to garner support for Matt Gaetz's confirmation amidst misconduct allegations.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says First Transgender Congressmember Using Women's Room Would Be 'Assault'

During an interview, Greene continuously misgendered Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member in Congress

Latin Times

‘A slap in the face’: Dems denounce Mace’s anti-trans bathroom bill

Nancy Mace has vowed to “triple” down on her effort to bar transgender women from using women’s restrooms at the Capitol.

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The Independent UK

Court-martialed military veteran sentenced to over 4 years in prison for Capitol riot attack

A former U.S. Army soldier who was court-martialed for fatally shooting a handcuffed civilian in Iraq two decades ago has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in riot at the U.S. Capito on Jan. 6, 2021

The Guardian - AU

Jesus Christ Superstar review – Lloyd Webber’s irresistible musical takes a victory lap of Australia

Capitol theatre, Sydney; then Perth, Melbourne and BrisbaneIs it still earnest and silly? Yes. But this 50th anniversary production has some incredible moments and performances that raise the roof

Latin Times

Trump Attorney General Candidate Declares War on Trump Rivals: 'F--k Unity'

A leading candidate for the Trump administration's attorney general has posted violent threats against the President-elect's political opponents, demonstrating the willingness of potential cabinet picks to go to great lengths to earn Trump's favor.

Latin Times

Capitol Rioter Pleads Guilty to Killing Woman In Car Crash One Year After Insurrection

A woman who participated in the U.S. Capitol insurrection has pleaded guilty to causing a deadly car crash while intoxicated one year after the riot.

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The Conversation

What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could mean for democracy

There is nothing more dangerous than an autocrat who has managed to dupe the public into thinking that they are good at managing the economy, or are the key to maintaining security. That the Trump years saw reasonable levels of economic and job growth while inflation stayed under control, helped…

The Guardian - US

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack

Fortune

‘Founder mode’ startup guru Paul Graham explains why he’s not backing Trump: ‘He ran the White House like a mob boss’

Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham calls Trump a "crook" who cannot be trusted with the nation's highest office.

The Independent UK

Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub hoping to protect democracy in divisive election

Pennsylvania’s State Capitol could be a crucial venue if the upcoming election leads to worsening political divisions in the most pivotal of swing states

Roll Call

Disaster aid bill seen more likely than omnibus spending package post-election - Roll Call

Appropriations battles are simmering on the back burner before the elections, but lawmakers have some tough choices when they return.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk suggests Chick-fil-A be put in charge of the southern border in rambling hours-long town hall

For nearly three hours at his America PAC town hall in Pennsylvania, Musk rambled on a range of topics from colonizing Mars to voter fraud and the January 6 Capitol riots

The Independent UK

Guitarist of heavy metal band Iced Earth avoids additional time behind bars in Jan. 6 case

A heavy metal guitarist who was part of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group when he joined the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has avoided additional time behind bars

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