Capitol

In a bold and surprising gesture, former President Donald Trump granted presidential pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the tumultuous events surrounding the storming of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. This unprecedented move has reignited discussions about justice, accountability, and the very fabric of American democracy. Bringing a form of spectacle to a typically staid office, Trump took to a packed basketball arena in central Washington, where an enthusiastic crowd of about…

In a captivating video snapshot, we see Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, originally from Kenya and now a proud U.S. citizen, addressing the audience at the Minnesota State Capitol on November 8, 2024. She shares the remarkable news of being elected as the first Kenyan-born member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — On November 5, Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley shattered ceilings as the inaugural Kenyan-born individual elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Her journey is one painted with hues of…