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Sen. Rounds speaks on Senate confirmation
There was another round of Senate confirmation hearings today on Capitol Hill. A number of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees were on the hot seat again today as they answered numerous questions from several Senate committee members.
Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters
Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump's decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump returns to a changed Washington, this time with a full embrace from Republicans
“This American carnage stops right here and stops right now,” Trump said in his speech. He has repeated those themes throughout the last eight years. “It was a very jarring moment,” King said.
Trump commutes sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders as he pardons over 1,000 January 6 US Capitol rioters
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned more than 1,000 people charged in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, and commuted the sentences of leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Site of Jan. 6 riot hosts Trump's inauguration. What to know about the US Capitol Rotunda
Capitol rioter from NJ released from prison amid 1,500 pardons by Trump
Roberto Minuta, a member of the Oath Keepers militia with New Jersey ties, was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Trump defends his pardons for Jan. 6 attack on Capitol
President Donald Trump is defending one of his most divisive actions since returning to the White House — pardoning nearly everyone convicted in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. Trump in a news conference Tuesday was dismissive of the effort to prosecute nearly 1,
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The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning
Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing was held Tuesday with senators questioning whether
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past.
Mike Pence, Joe Rogan, tech CEOs attend Trump's inauguration
As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for his second term, a bevy of political leaders, tech CEOs, celebrities and others are in attendance in the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump's first act frees violent Jan. 6 criminals and sticks it to police | Opinion
Republicans who criticized Donald Trump for instigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot are silent, now that he's pardoned even the worst offenders.
Capitol Hill Cop Attacked on Jan. 6 Reacts to Trump Pardons: ‘Outrageous, but Not Surprising’ | Video
One of the officers who was beaten while defending the Capitol in 2021 says Trump's pardons for rioters is "outrageous, but not surprising."
Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon
Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who had been serving prison sentences for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were freed on Tuesday, after the new president pardoned more than 1,
Live updates: Trump meets with GOP leaders; Senate delays Ratcliffe confirmation
President Trump is expected to attend an inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, meet with Republican leaders, and continue to work on executive and congressional actions on Day