Tag: US Capitol

• Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:15 UTC

  Leaders of the attack US Congress found guilty of “seditious conspiracy”

  

  United States far-right Oath Keepers militia leader Stewart Rhodes, was found guilty on Tuesday of “seditious conspiracy” along with one lieutenant, Kelly Meggs, for their roles in the US Capitol riot raid on 6 January last year.

• Saturday, April 3rd 2021 - 07:00 UTC

  Attacker, police officer die in new chapter of violence outside Capitol Hill in Washington DC

  

  One police officer was killed and another was seriously injured in Washington DC Friday after being rammed by a vehicle just after 1 pm local time.

• Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:24 UTC

  Pence running the show vows to ensure a safe transition of power to president elect Joe Biden

  

  REUTERS – United States Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday vowed to uphold American history and ensure a safe transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, eight days after supporters of US president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol.

• Thursday, June 11th 2020 - 08:43 UTC

  House speaker calls for removal of Confederate statues from the US Capitol

  

  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Wednesday for removal of 11 Confederate statues from the US Capitol, part of a nationwide push to dismantle such memorials after a black man's killing in police custody sparked mass anti-racism protests.