FEZANA announces historic ‘Zoroastrian Days’ at Texas State Capitol, Rice University, March 5 and 6 FEZANA The post FEZANA announces historic ‘Zoroastrian Days’ at Texas State Capitol, Rice University, March 5 and 6 appeared first on RNS.

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them. Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

Enrique Tarrio, Pardoned by Trump, Helped Initiate Capitol Riot Until President Trump’s pardon, Enrique Tarrio was serving a 22-year prison term, the longest sentence handed down to any of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with Jan. 6.

Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

Mourners Defy Subfreezing Temperatures to Honor Jimmy Carter at the Capitol While cold weather and heightened security likely dampened turnout, thousands of well-wishers still traipsed through the snow and ice to pay final tribute to the 39th president.

At Capitol service, dignitaries laud late Jimmy Carter as a ‘good and faithful servant’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘The son of man did not come to be served but to serve, and Jimmy Carter did his very best to live according to the calling of his Lord and Savior,’ said U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The post At Capitol service, dignitaries laud late Jimmy Carter as a ‘good and faithful servant’ appeared first on RNS.

Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will be honored with three days of elaborate ceremonies in the nation’s capital.

Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.

RFK Jr. Returns to Capitol Hill With New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Caucus in Senate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the president-elect’s pick for health secretary, has spent much of the week meeting with friendly Senate Republicans, including some who appear to be trying to institutionalize his influence in Congress.

F.B.I. Didn’t Instruct Informants to Encourage Violence at Capitol, Report Says The review acknowledged that several informants were in Washington on Jan. 6, but said that only a handful were collecting information for the F.B.I. that day, contrary to conspiracy theories.

Speaker Mike Johnson Says He Will Ban Transgender Women From Capitol Bathrooms The G.O.P. speaker sided with hard-right members of his conference who called for blocking Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using Capitol women’s rooms.

The Bathrooms of the Capitol Are Now Unsafe Spaces Republicans are exploiting juvenile gossip and unfounded fears of sexual violence.

Former W.W.E. Boss Tapped to Run Education, and Trans Rights on Capitol Hill Plus, this musical wants France to love it back.

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.

As Congress Returns, Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over Capitol Hill The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.

Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub hoping to protect democracy in divisive election HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — During a recent Sunday service, Layman Knox asked congregants to pray for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and to be mindful of their words. Wearing a stole in the rainbow colors of the LGBTQ+ flag, she said, “We pray for our nation in our division and our hope.” The post Church near Pennsylvania Capitol becomes peace hub ho…

Photos of the Week: Netanyahu at Capitol; Paraguayan bird saint (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing a joint session of Congress, Paraguayans celebrating a saint with bird costumes and more. The post Photos of the Week: Netanyahu at Capitol; Paraguayan bird saint appeared first on Religion News Service.

As Netanyahu addresses Congress, protests rock Capitol WASHINGTON (RNS) — As Netanyahu slammed protesters in front of Congress, thousands gathered outside, many accusing him of war crimes. The post As Netanyahu addresses Congress, protests rock Capitol appeared first on Religion News Service.

On Capitol Hill, Democrats Panic About Biden but Do Nothing The president has yet to do what many Democrats said he must to show he is up to remaining in the race. But so far, they have thrown up their hands, doing nothing to nudge him aside.