United States

Zip-Tie Guy Photographed Inside US Capitol Identified by Social Media as Nashville Bartender

"Zip-Tie Guy" was photographed wearing tactical gear and carrying zip-tie handcuffs in the U.S. Senate Chamber during Wednesday's attack on the Capitol.

Jan 9, 2021

By Manthan C.

Ashli Babbitt: Unkind Focus on the Past of Trump Supporter Shot Dead During Capitol Riots

Babbitt allegedly chased down her husband's ex Celeste Norris on a Maryland highway in her SUV and deliberately rear-ended her three times in an apparent fit of jealousy.

Jan 9, 2021

By R. Ghosh

West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Derrick Evans Faces Federal Charges; 'Thank You Trump', Says Grandma

Lawmaker Derrick Evans, who recorded himself storming the US Capitol, is among 15 people who have been charged at the federal level so far.

Jan 9, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Trump Supporter Was Carrying a 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag Before Being Trampled to Death at US Capitol

A Georgia woman was seen holding a Revolutionary War-era flag that read, "Don't tread on me" before being crushed to death by rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Jan 9, 2021

By Manthan C.

Disturbing Video Shows Capitol Cop Being Crushed by Trump Supporters as He Screams for Help

The protesters can be seen snatching the officer's protective equipment with the cop crying out "Help" as blood drips from his mouth and nose.

Jan 9, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Trump Hosted a Private Party to Watch Live Footage of US Capitol Attack by His Supporters?

A video claiming to show Trump and his close aides livestreaming footage of the the U.S. Capitol breach from a tent party started circulating on social media.

Jan 9, 2021

By Manthan C.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran September 14, 2007.

Iran Bans Covid-19 Vaccines from US, UK; Supreme Leader Okays Import from 'Safe' Places

Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the West, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said he doesn't trust Covid -19 vaccines from the US and its allies.

Jan 9, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Capitol Protests Lead to Sackings: Libby Andrews, Paul Davis and Rick Saccone Are Among Them

After social media helps identify perpetrators of the US Capitol riot, some of them have been fired by their employers.

Jan 8, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Ashli Babbit 'Alive' And 'Well'? Conspiracy Theory Says Officer Did Not Point Gun at Her

Ashli Babbit, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Trump supporter, was shot and killed during the Capitol Hill siege.

Jan 8, 2021

By Parwinder Sandhu

'Porch Man Wins': DC Lawyer's Verbal Exchange With Black Woman in Car During Capitol Riots Goes Viral

The "guy on the porch" and the "woman in a car" earned the title of "iconic duo" on social media for their united exasperation over the Capitol Hill protests.

Jan 8, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Section 230: After US Capitol Riots, It Is Time to Hold Social Media Platforms Responsible

Repealing Section 230 could be on agenda for both Republicans and Democrats as politicians scramble to hold tech giants responsible for fueling the fire.

Jan 8, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Facebook

Raphael Warnock's 2017 Capitol Hill Arrest Video Resurfaces Online, Police Response Questioned

Rev. Raphael Warnock was arrested in 2017 for praying inside the Capitol Hill to protest budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump.

Jan 8, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

'SoHo' Karen's Acting Profile Lists Ethnicity as Caucasian After She Claims She's Not White Following Racist Incident

Miya Ponsetto, or "SoHo Karen," falsely accused jazz artist Keyon Harrold's son of stealing her cellphone and assaulted him last month before having it returned to her by an Uber driver.

Jan 8, 2021

By Manthan C.

US Capitol Rioter Who Claimed She was Maced Rubbed Her Eyes with Onion to 'Fake' Tears?

A video clip of the woman claiming she was "maced" went viral after eagle-eyed netizens noticed she was rubbing her eyes with a raw onion.

Jan 8, 2021

By Manthan C.

Trump vs Clinton: A hilarious roll call of the US Presidential election campaign (PHOTOS)

'Teleprompter Trump': Did President Take a U-Turn to Avoid Impeachment?

Trump has finally said he's stepping down on January 20 but many people think this move is to save himself from impeachment.

Jan 8, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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