Hunter Holmes McGuire statue taken down from Virginia Capitol grounds
Don’t adjust your calendars or anything, but if you’ve seen the recent images of Confederate statues coming down in Richmond, you might think we have time-traveled back to the chaotic year of 2020. Surprisingly, though, it’s 2026, and Virginia is still dismantling its links to history. The latest in this seemingly never-ending saga occurred on […]
Man taken into custody close to the U.S. Capitol with a guillotine in the back of his pickup truck
Man Arrested with Guillotine in Pickup Truck U.S. Capitol Police have detained a man reportedly transporting a life-sized guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck. On Tuesday, the police department released a statement announcing the arrest of 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le from Julian, California. Authorities observed Le’s truck illegally parked in the 100 block of […]
Man taken into custody near Capitol with guillotine in truck, police report
A man from California was arrested on Tuesday after authorities discovered a guillotine in the back of his pickup truck near the US Capitol and the Supreme Court. Philan-Tam-Duy Le, a 35-year-old from Julian, California, had traveled all the way to Washington, DC, when Capitol Police noticed his truck parked illegally along the 100 block […]
Satanic Temple and ACLU File Lawsuit after Denial of ‘Family-Friendly’ Holiday Event at Iowa Capitol
ACLU Partners with Satanic Temple in Holiday Event Lawsuit The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa is, it seems, teaming up with the Satanic Temple to contest the denial of a “family-friendly” holiday event at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda. They are holding state officials accountable—specifically, Mark Campbell, the Director of the Department of […]
After a viral encounter at the Capitol, Alex Stein continues to pursue AOC: ‘She is looking for a strong man’
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Personal Life and Public Image Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appears to be entering a new phase in her personal life. In the midst of this, public figure Alex Stein has reignited a past romantic relationship with his fiancée, which was previously said to have ended. Stein shared his thoughts, stating, “Well, this is […]
Supreme Court justices visit Capitol Hill for their first appearance since 2019 along with other major news stories
Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews First, your morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to start your day… Top 3 1. A Supreme Court justice makes an unusual visit to Capitol Hill. 2. Lindsey Graham’s sister is appointed to take over his Senate seat. 3. The U.S. conducts a new attack on Iran during a five-hour […]
Man with a gun taken into custody at Capitol security checkpoint
Armed Man Arrested Near U.S. Capitol On Monday, an armed individual was taken into custody as he approached security barricades outside the U.S. Capitol. This incident prompted law enforcement to temporarily close off parts of the area while they investigated his intentions for arriving at this highly secured location. The U.S. Capitol Police reported that […]
Judge Decides to Overturn Convictions of Four Proud Boys from January 6 Capitol Riot
A Federal Judge Overturns Proud Boys Convictions from Capitol Riot A federal judge, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017, has decided to dismiss the convictions of four members of the Proud Boys involved in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly responded to a request from […]
Justices Barrett and Kagan visit Capitol Hill for budget discussion
Supreme Court Justices to Testify on Budget Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are slated to appear before Congress next week to discuss the Supreme Court’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. This event will take place before the House Appropriations subcommittee, shortly after the conclusion of the Supreme Court’s significant term. Recently, the […]
Trump’s Trip to Capitol Hill for a Heated Lunch with Senate Republicans
Senate Delays Jay Clayton’s Confirmation Following Trump’s Shift in Strategy The Senate has postponed the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This decision came after President Donald Trump announced he would not support FISA without the SAVE America Act, igniting further political turmoil. It’s all unfolding in real time at […]