Former Capitol Police officer calls GOP lawmaker’s embrace of Trump ‘disappointing’
Former Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonnell slammed Republican lawmakers for welcoming former President Trump to a closed-door meeting earlier this week, even as Trump boasted about his “great relationship” with House and Senate Republicans. Gonnell, who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot, said in an interview with MSNBC’s Jason Johnson: Called their […]
Sunday shows preview: Trump sells GOP unity with Capitol visit
Former President Trump appeared at the U.S. Capitol this week, speaking with lawmakers for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and attempting to rally Republican lawmakers. Some of Trump’s staunchest supporters are expected to appear on Sunday talk shows this week to discuss his message to the Republican Party, his looming legal […]
Raskin hits Republicans for bowing to 'sugar daddy' Trump after Capitol visit
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., on Saturday criticized Republican lawmakers who met with former President Trump in a private meeting earlier this week, calling the positive atmosphere surrounding the visit “scandalous and disgraceful.” The Maryland lawmaker’s comments came just two days after President Trump visited the U.S. Capitol on Thursday — his first since the Jan. […]
Hill runs on Celsius: The energy drink fueling the Capitol
For those who work in the ecosystem that is Capitol Hill, hours are often long and temperatures can run hot. But a new elixir has emerged as a fuel for Congress, helping people recharge their batteries and allow cooler heads to prevail — Celsius energy. The fruity energy drink, which features flavors such as Sparkling […]
Jan. 6 panel chair: 'How dare Trump show his face' on Capitol Hill?
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi), who chairs the committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, sharply criticized former President Trump for returning to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for the first time since that infamous day. “How can Trump show his face like this after inciting a deadly insurrection that desecrated […]
Usher brings diabetes awareness and swagger to the Capitol
Sighting: Usher visits Capitol Hill to lobby for Congress to support diabetes awareness and testing. The “Love in This Club” singer was expected to appear before the Senate on Wednesday looking his trademark dashing self. Usher was seen donning a brown suit and sunglasses during his appearance at the Senate. Senate Subway With Sen. Raphael […]
Nancy Pelosi panics when new Jan. 6 footage shows her make damning admission about Capitol security: ‘Directly contradicts’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) ran to the safety of MSNBC after House Republicans released incriminating video footage taken on Jan. 6, 2021, of the former House Speaker. The House Subcommittee on Government Oversight released new video from Jan. 6 that shows Pelosi, then the House speaker, blaming herself for not deploying the National Guard to […]
Unaired Video Shows Nancy Pelosi Admitting Responsibility for Not Having National Guard at Capitol
New video footage provided to House Republicans shows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) accepting responsibility for not allowing the National Guard to secure the Capitol ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, protests. The video is, POLITICO Note“It was featured in a video filmed by the former Speaker’s daughter, documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, and recently provided […]
50 Cent says Lauren Boebert is ‘making the White House look good’ as they pose for photo at Capitol
Multi-platinum rapper 50 Cent made a surprise visit to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, posing for a photo with controversial Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, garnering attention online. “In da Club” singer He shared his photo The photo, with his arm around Boebert’s waist, read: “Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert arrives in the White House. [sic] “That’s […]
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn launches political group aimed at protecting democracy
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn launched a new political group on Wednesday aimed at supporting pro-Democratic candidates while targeting Donald Trump and “anti-democratic MAGA extremists.” Dan is launching a hybrid political action committee called “Dan’s Democracy Defenders” that will back candidates with every vote who will “protect our democracy from MAGA and take big […]