Representative Lee Zeldin’s political career reflects decades of preparation, alliances with more powerful Republicans and a hard-right embrace of former President Donald J. Trump.
Tag: Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021)
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Pelosi Attack Highlights Lack of Security for Congress as Threats Grow
Capitol security officials announced they would beef up protection after the attack, but lawmakers and experts say gaping holes in the system have long persisted.
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Prosecutors Look at Florida Election Protest as a Model for Jan. 6
The Justice Department is examining ties among the far-right Proud Boys, Roger Stone and others over their roles in 2018 “Stop the Steal” demonstrations.
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Suspect in Pelosi Attack Charged With Assault and Attempted Kidnapping
Federal prosecutors filed charges on Monday against the man the police said broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and struck her husband with a hammer.
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Pelosi Attack Highlights Rising Fears of Political Violence
The assault of the House speaker’s husband inside their home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years.