Veterans Arrested on Capitol Grounds on Eve of DC Parade, Trump Birthday
Veterans rushed the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against President Donald Trump and the upcoming parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, prompting local authorities to arrest several people. Why It Matters Trump has planned for a parade commemorating the Army’s anniversary, which will take place on Flag Day […]
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Capitol Police Union Blasts Interim Chief: ‘Fails to Meet the Standard’
By Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek who is based in New York. She joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked at Business Insider and CNBC. Sonam has extensive experience covering national security, foreign policy, elections, and stories at the intersection of law and politics. Her work has been cited in The […]
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Nancy Mace Wants to Bar Transgender Women From Capitol Bathrooms
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has filed a bill seeking to ban transgender women from using women’s bathroom at the U.S. Capitol just before the arrival of the first openly transgender member of Congress. Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, who is transgender, made history when she was elected to represent her state in the U.S. House […]
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Republicans Vow to Defy Schumer, Escort Dave McCormick Into Capitol
Republican lawmakers are vowing to “escort” Dave McCormick into the Capitol to take part in Senate orientation if the upper chamber’s majority leader, Chuck Schumer, continues to withhold his invitation. Senators Mike Lee of Utah, Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri said they will defy Schumer and personally transport the Republican candidate […]
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