ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former President Joe Biden joined a large gathering of mourners on Friday at the Minnesota Capitol as the community paid tribute to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was laid in state following a tragic shooting incident that also claimed her husband’s life. The suspect in the case made a brief … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A disturbing incident involving the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum has raised significant concerns over motivations and underlying tensions. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 31, is now facing multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. Rodriguez, whose family ties have recently come under scrutiny, is … Read more
Shooting Near Capitol Jewish Museum Leaves Two Israeli Embassy Staff Dead, Heightening Tensions Amid Gaza Crisis
Washington, D.C. — A tragic shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum left two Israeli embassy officials dead on Wednesday evening, escalating tensions across an already fraught political landscape marked by international unrest over Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. during an event organized by the American Jewish Committee, a prominent … Read more
SEATTLE — Charges of first-degree murder have been filed against a man accused of fatally shooting an unintended victim on New Year’s Eve in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The suspect, identified as Charles Michael Hickman III, is accused of killing Jonathan Adamow, an innocent bystander, during a pre-dawn altercation on Dec. 31, 2024. Hickman, who … Read more
Capitol Heights, MD — A Maryland man has been handed an 85-year prison sentence for a deadly shooting that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old grandmother, officials announced. The sentencing follows a tragic incident where Lidia Chinchilla DeCarrillo was fatally shot as she visited relatives in Capitol Heights. Troy Medley, 38, of Prince George’s … Read more
WASHINGTON — Amid a tumultuous period at the Department of Justice, Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for Donald Trump and newly appointed Acting Deputy Attorney General, has initiated a sweeping review of FBI personnel involved in the January 6 investigations. This move could potentially impact thousands of agents, with reports of planned dismissals causing … Read more
Duluth, Minn. – In the wake of recent decisions to pardon participants in the Capitol riot, many are calling on public figures to take a clear stance, including Rep. Pete Stauber, a former Duluth police officer. The silence from Stauber, who has personally experienced violence in the line of duty, has raised questions about his … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A pivotal case involving Rockne Gerard Earles, a 64-year-old man from Chama, recently concluded when charges against him were dismissed following an unexpected presidential pardon. Earles had admitted guilt to assaulting two Capitol Police officers during the turbulent events of January 6, 2021. Earles found himself entangled in legal proceedings after his … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A pardon from former President Donald Trump has exempted a man from Chama, New Mexico, who admitted to taking part in the violent assault on Capitol Police during the January 6 riot. This gesture has sparked discussions on the implications of such pardons for the rule of law and the precedent it … Read more
Washington, D.C. — The political reverberations of former President Donald Trump’s decision to issue pardons for individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot continue to ripple through Congress, creating a stark divide among lawmakers. These pardons, which have granted legal forgiveness to some of Trump’s staunchest supporters, have prompted a variety of responses … Read more