Capitol Hill
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Indian tricolour spotted during US Capitol attack. Here's how leaders, netizens reacted
India | Jan 07, 2021, 05:21 PM ISTThe pro-Trump protesters barged into the Capitol Hill by surpassing, avoiding barricades that were being handled by under-staffed cops and ransacking, damaging building's property with slogans stop the steal... this is our House... our country.
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US deputy NSA, Melania Trump’s chief of staff, WH dy press secy resign after US Capitol protest
World | Jan 07, 2021, 01:44 PM ISTGrisham, who previously served as the White House press secretary before making way for current White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany in April, was the first to submit her resignation on Wednesday.
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FACT CHECK: Trump’s false claims, fuel on a day of chaos
Fact Check | Jan 07, 2021, 01:14 PM ISTPro-Trump protesters then marched to the Capitol and some bulled their way inside, making for a scene of violent clashes with law enforcement and lawmakers huddling in lockdown.
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Moment of 'great dishonour, shame': Obama slams Trump, says he incited US Capitol violence
World | Jan 07, 2021, 10:46 AM ISTThe assertion of the former common president got here hours after hundreds of pro-Trump rioters on Wednesday stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress the place lawmakers have been set to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
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US Capitol violence: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram suspend Trump's account
World | Jan 07, 2021, 08:37 AM ISTWhile some cheered the platforms’ actions, experts noted that the companies’ actions follow years of hemming and hawing on Trump and his supporters spreading dangerous misinformation and encouraging violence that have contributed to Wednesday’s violence.
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US Capitol Riots: Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress, 1 killed
World | Jan 07, 2021, 08:09 AM ISTThe pro-Trump mob took over the presiding officer’s chair in the Senate, the offices of the House speaker, and the Senate dais, where one yelled, “Trump won that election.”
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Without fanfare, Obama advances transgender rights
World | Jun 22, 2014, 01:26 PM ISTSan Francisco: President Barack Obama, who established his bona fides as a gay and lesbian rights champion when he endorsed same-sex marriage, has steadily extended his administration's advocacy to the smallest and least accepted band
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Capitol Hill lights up for Diwali festival
World | Oct 30, 2013, 01:18 PM ISTWashington: The first ever Diwali festival was celebrated at the U.S. Congress on Tuesday amidst chanting of Vedic mantras by a Hindu priest.Over two dozen influential lawmakers along with eminent Indian-Americans gathered at the Capitol
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Christmas Tree Lit On Capitol Hill
World | Dec 08, 2010, 12:09 PM ISTWashington, Dec 7 : A glittering 67 foot (20 metre) Christmas tree was illuminated outside the US Capitol building on Tuesday in Washington, DC.Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi helped a young student