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☆ Bidens celebrate their first Halloween at the White House
  + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
[1/4] U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden distribute Halloween candy to visiting children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Leah MillisWASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween on Monday, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office. Treats were also distributed by representatives from the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, NASA, United States Secret Service, Peace Corps, White House Fire Brigade and White House staff among others. The South Portico of the White House was decorated with fall colors, pumpkins, various shades of autumn, and songs such as "Ring of Fire," "Psycho" and "Hall of the Mountain King" set the mood. Halloween has been celebrated at the White House since the mid-20th century, according to the White House Historical Association.
☆ Trump Organization charged Secret Service 'exorbitant rates' of up to $1,185-per night and over $1.4 million total, according to House Oversight Committee
  + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
A top House Democrat says the Trump Organization massively overcharged the Secret Service. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney wrote to the agency's director to request more information on money spent at Trump properties. Maloney said the committee found that the Secret Service spent more than $1.4 million at properties owened by the former president. In total, Maloney said the committee found that the Secret Service spent more than $1.4 million at Trump properties during his time in office. Maloney cited one instance where the Secret Service spent as much as $1,185-per room at the now-defunct Trump International Hotel in Washington.
☆ Photos show the aftermath of an unprecedented and destructive siege on the US Capitol that left 4 rioters dead
  + stars: | 2021-01-07 | by ( Thomas Pallini | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
The US Capitol Building was vandalized one year ago today during a riot by supporters of President Donald Trump. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick also died a day later after sustaining injuries from rioters. Law enforcement officials guarding the congressional chambers drew their weapons as rioters attempted to enter while pepper spray and tear gas were deployed. The Capitol itself also sustained damage as rioters broke windows and climbed scaffolding to gain entry. Here's what the US Capitol Building looked like after rioters failed to overturn the 2020 US election.
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