U.S. Capitol Police officer Sgt. Aquilino Gonell dismissed the idea that Jan. 6, 2021 — the day a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election — was a tour, as some lawmakers had suggested. During an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Gonell was asked what he would…
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Watch live: White House press briefing
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a briefing Monday afternoon.
The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET.
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Canada’s Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19 again
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 a second time and will be isolating. “I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. I’ll be following public health guidelines and isolating. I feel okay, but that’s because I got my shots. So, if you haven’t, get vaccinated – and if you…
Watch live: Biden signs law to commission study on AAPI museum
President Biden and Vice President Harris will speak at Monday’s signing ceremony for H.R. 3525, which authorizes a commission to study a possible National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
The event is scheduled to begin …
Watch live: January 6th Committee hearing – Day 2
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will continue with day two of its hearings on Monday.
The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET.
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Vote now for D.C.’s most influential social media users
In the capital city of the United States, many walk around with titles and connections that are used to influence organizations, politicians and legislation that affects the lives of everyday Americans from coast-to-coast. Thousands of people flock to the city to hold this type of power, but many fail to have the impact they hoped…
House lawmakers to receive classified briefing on Afghanistan
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a classified briefing on the Biden administration’s handling of the pullout of Afghanistan, according to a notice obtained by The Hill. The hearing is not listed on the committee’s schedule for June but is expected to take place on June 15. It will also cover policy toward Afghanistan, and…
Watch live: Chef José Andrés testifies on Ukrainian humanitarian crisis
Chef José Andrés on Friday morning is slated to testify before the House Oversight Committee on the U.S. and international response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET.
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Live coverage: Jan. 6 panel to hold prime-time hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will hold its first prime-time hearing on Thursday. The panel will share recorded depositions from former Trump officials and members of former President Trump’s family, as well as new footage and other materials documenting Jan. 6 that have not previously been released….
Watch live: Jan. 6 committee holds first public hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol is slated to hold its first public hearing Thursday night. The prime-time hearing will begin at 8 p.m. ET as the committee shares findings from its yearlong investigation. Watch the live video above.