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Muriel Boswer in front of before and after of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

‘Thought this was a parody account’: D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse astounds the internet

‘Largest bridge in the Baltimore metro area is gone… and this lady acts like she just stubbed her toe.’

On Mar 26, 2024 by Katherine Huggins

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Golfing or arresting Joe Biden—Trump flew to D.C. for something and the internet has theories

Trump’s visit was unannounced.

On Sep 12, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Nationals Park Stadium building outside (l) Map of Washington displaying plane routes (r)

QAnon believers think paratrooper entertainment at a Nationals game was a plot to kidnap Nancy Pelosi

It’s a ‘false flag’! It’s ‘an excuse to empty the building’! It’s … a baseball game stunt.

On Apr 21, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Proud Boys, Oath Keepers sued by D.C. over role in Capitol riot

‘We’re holding these insurrectionists accountable for conspiring to terrorize the District…’

On Dec 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Ransomware gang says D.C. police won’t pay $4 million demand, begins leaking files

Hackers leak alleged police data and screenshots of their failed negotiations.

On May 11, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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This Republican state lawmaker’s tweet about D.C. statehood backfired spectacularly

Twitter delighted in dragging Ohio Rep. Mike Loychik’s take.

On Apr 23, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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People are ripping Marjorie Taylor Greene for possibly faking a message of support in the snow

The congresswoman who claims everything is a false flag is getting a taste of her own medicine.

On Feb 1, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Teen who reported right-wing father to FBI before Capitol riot raises $110K for his college fund

The 18-year-old says his dad threatened him for talking to officials.

On Jan 25, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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Screengrab shows officer escorting an alleged insurrectionist

Video shows FBI officer sharing laugh with Capitol riot suspect during arrest

It’s being compared to the violent arrests of Black people.

On Jan 18, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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Capitol rioter who begged ‘for forgiveness’ has been arrested

‘I realize now that my actions were inappropriate and I beg for forgiveness from America…’

On Jan 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Bullhorn lady’ gives detailed instructions in viral video of Capitol riots

A viral video shows that the Capitol rioters were coordinated.

On Jan 13, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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D.C. officer says off-duty cops flashed badges while participating in Capitol riot

‘They did exactly what they planned to do.’

On Jan 11, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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A police officer in the Capitol facing off against rioters

Video shows how lone officer steered mob away from the Senate chamber during Capitol riot

Viewers are celebrating Eugene Goodman as a hero.

On Jan 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Attorney, professor, and real estate agent lose their jobs after being exposed as Capitol rioters

Libby Andrews exposed herself by bragging about ‘storming’ the Capitol in a Facebook post.

On Jan 9, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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heavy police presence with riot gear for BLM protests (L) light police presence with no gear for Trump riots (R)

The Capitol riot was an explosion of racist hypocrisy

Merely existing as a Black person is a greater offense in America than white people staging a siege.

On Jan 7, 2021 by Tiffanie Drayton

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