inauguration
Capitol police are boosting security at the Capitol building this week due to what’s described as “concerning intelligence” in connection with a far-right conspiracy theory centered on the erroneous belief that single-term POTUS Donald J. Trump will resume his presidency. More specifically, the conspiracy theory asserts that March 4—a date which held inaugurations for many years […]
The woman behind the attention-grabbing mittens worn by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earlier this month announced she was auctioning off a few pairs for various charities based in Vermont. Second grade teacher Jen Ellis received a number of requests for her hand-knitted mittens in wake of the […]
That inauguration meme of Bernie Sanders—you know the one and no one should have to remind you of what’s being referenced here—has inspired the stacking up of nearly two million dollars for charity. The meme in question, featuring mittens made by an elementary school teacher by the name of Jen Ellis, was turned into official […]
It’s the photo that launched a thousand memes. While all eyes were set on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, photojournalist Brendan Smialowski captured an image so striking, so impactful, that social media users couldn’t help but welcome it into the meme hall of fame. Nearly a week later it seems like there isn’t a person […]
Bernie Sanders produced another relatable meme after his appearance at the inauguration, and now someone has made a website that can place the senator anywhere in the world. Created by software engineer Nick Sawhney, the new site allows you to enter an address and see Bernie sitting outside anywhere on Google Maps with his mittens on. […]
The U.S. Capitol underwent a lockdown on Monday after reports of an “external security threat,” prompting evacuations and warnings sent to staff. Per NBC News, staff at the Capitol were sent a message to inform them of the developing situation. “All buildings within the Capitol Complex: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, […]
The U.S. Postal Service is bracing for Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20 by temporarily removing some mailboxes in a number of major U.S. cities. Additionally, USPS will delay mail collection at some mailboxes. “It’s part of our normal procedures to keep our employees and customers safe during times of protest or when large crowds are […]
U.S. Capitol Police have arrested a Virginia man who attempted to get past a security checkpoint with fake inauguration credentials, a loaded firearm, and 500 rounds of ammo. According to CNN, Wesley Allen Beeler was taken into custody Friday night after he pulled up to a checkpoint near the Capitol building in Washington D.C. He allegedly provided […]
The inauguration of the Biden administration, now just one week away, will include a Tom Hanks-hosted TV special that will be carried across multiple networks and streamers. The primetime Celebrating America special, per a report from Deadline on Wednesday, will feature appearances from both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Those tuning in for the celebratory […]
Reports have emerged that Mike Pence will be present at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. A source revealed Pence’s decision to ABC News, which arrives after Trump tweeted on Friday he wouldn’t attend the event. Pence was previously unsure about whether he would be in attendance. On Friday morning when he left the White House, his press […]
