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Police: Man with flare gun and torch tries to get into  US Capitol

Police: Man with flare gun and torch tries to get into US Capitol

U.S. Capitol Police say the man was stopped Tuesday during a security screening at the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorities say he smelled of fuel and was carrying the flare gun and torch.Officials have canceled public tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.

Feds: South Florida Proud Boy convicted on Jan. 6 riot charges

Feds: South Florida Proud Boy convicted on Jan. 6 riot charges

A Miami-Dade man who prosecutors say has ties to the far-right Proud Boys organization was found guilty in federal court on two felony charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.

DOJ declines using FBI for Biden classified document search

DOJ declines using FBI for Biden classified document search

New details about the investigation into classified documents found at President Joe Biden’s former office and home from his time as Vice President were revealed Tuesday after the Department of Justice considered sending FBI agents to monitor the search for classified material.

US, China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs

US, China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs

The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war. "We're close to a deal," said Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's head of international affairs, who has been briefed by both sides.