Prosecutors believe the MAGA mob rioters who stormed the US Capitol last week planned to ‘assassinate elected officials’ – as it’s alleged that a retired Air Force officer carried plastic zip-tie handcuffs because he intended ‘to take hostages’. Claims that some rioters intended to assassinate elected officials have now been made by federal prosecutors in … Read more
Rep. Pramila Jayapal has become the second Democratic congresswoman to test positive for COVID-19 after being forced to shelter in a secure room with maskless Republicans during last Wednesday’s siege of the Capitol. Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th Congressional District, revealed her diagnosis in a tweet on Monday night, blaming her political adversaries for the … Read more
The Smithsonian is collecting trash and debris from the Capitol siege to preserve as artifacts to show the ‘fragility of the US democracy’ The National Museum of History has already sent a curator out to collect items to preserve Museum director Anthea M. Hartig released a statement on Friday stating that the election offered ‘remarkable instances … Read more
At the centre, several breeds of dog bound from their beds vying for attention – golden labradors and chow chows, popular for their teddy-bear looks. Staff say that dogs shipped here solo are the most pitiful, peeking timidly from their cages and less trusting of humans Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, … Read more
A visibly-moved Donald Trump was presented with a statue by the City of New York Police Benevolent Association on Friday, after he told the cheering officers that he would restore their ‘dignity’ and fight the Democrats’ ‘left-wing war on cops’. Trump accused Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris of having ‘a pro-crime agenda,’ … Read more
A visibly-moved Donald Trump was presented with a statue by the City of New York Police Benevolent Association on Friday, after he told the cheering officers that he would restore their ‘dignity’ and fight the Democrats’ ‘left-wing war on cops’. Trump accused Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris of having ‘a pro-crime agenda,’ … Read more
Pictures of SAS soldiers abseiling down the walls of the Iranian Embassy moments before they rescued hostages inside have become synonymous with the regiment. But ahead of Tuesday’s 40th anniversary of the assault, which made the elite regiment a household name, rarely seen images of a different part of the daring mission have emerged – … Read more
Pictures of SAS soldiers abseiling down the walls of the Iranian Embassy moments before they rescued hostages inside have become synonymous with the regiment. But ahead of Tuesday’s 40th anniversary of the assault, which made the elite regiment a household name, rarely seen images of a different part of the daring mission have emerged – … Read more
An SAS hero of the Iranian Embassy siege has revealed how the raid nearly turned into a bloodbath when a terrorist disguised as a hostage tried to let off an explosive. Warrant Officer Ian White was one of the 32 commandos who famously stormed the building in London to bring an end to the six … Read more