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Canada: Wildfire in Alberta Forces Evacuations Near Edmonton

A wildfire broke out Thursday, May 28 in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, prompting a state of local emergency. Evacuation orders were issued for the Summerlea and Thunder Lake subdivisions. Firefighting crews have since contained structural fires in the area, allowing Summerlea residents to return home, while Thunder Lake residents remain evacuated.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin, far left, makes remarks as, from left to right: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York); US Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska) Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana); United States House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana); and United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York), listen during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin, far left, makes remarks as, from left to right: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York); US Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska) Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana); United States House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana); and United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York), listen during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana); and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks to construction workers for the creation of the inauguration podiums following the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration speaks about the quality of hammers made in Minnesota, during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

From left to right: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York); and US Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

From left to right: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York); and US Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, listen to a prayer during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

From left to right: Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin; United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York), during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration speaks about the quality of hammers made in Minnesota, during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Inaugural Platform Nail Driving Ceremony- Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration speaks about the quality of hammers made in Minnesota, during the First Nail Driving Ceremony to build the podium for the upcoming Presidential Inaugural on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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UK: Protesters Gather Outside Glasgow Hampden Park Ahead Of Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifier Versus Israel

Protesters gathered outside Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow on Friday, May 31, ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier match between Scotland and Israel to protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protest In Glasgow Ahead Of World Athletics Indoor Championships

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Glasgow on Tuesday, February 27, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which will start on March 1, protesting against the participation of Israeli athletes.

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Senate Rules And Administration Meeting - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration meeting to consider S. Res. 444 providing for the en bloc consideration of military nominations in the Russell Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Republican of Alabama) has recently led a “blockade” of military promotions and nominations from reaching the Senate floor. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, talks with witnesses Adrian Fontes, Secretary Of State, Arizona Office Of The Secretary Of State; and Al Schmidt, Secretary Of The Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department Of State at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, talks with witnesses Adrian Fontes, Secretary Of State, Arizona Office Of The Secretary Of State; and Al Schmidt, Secretary Of The Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department Of State at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, talks with witnesses Adrian Fontes, Secretary Of State, Arizona Office Of The Secretary Of State; and Al Schmidt, Secretary Of The Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department Of State at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, talks with witnesses Adrian Fontes, Secretary Of State, Arizona Office Of The Secretary Of State; and Al Schmidt, Secretary Of The Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department Of State at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration hearing to examine ongoing threats to election administration in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

Karen Gibson, United States Senate Sergeant at Arms at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Deb Fischer (Republican of Nebraska), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

Karen Gibson, United States Senate Sergeant at Arms at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

Karen Gibson, United States Senate Sergeant at Arms at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

Ms. Chere Rexroat, Acting Architect Of The Capitol, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C. at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

William McFarland, Acting Sergeant At Arms, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

J. Thomas Manger, Chief Of Police, U.S. Capitol Police, Washington, D.C. at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

J. Thomas Manger, Chief Of Police, U.S. Capitol Police, Washington, D.C. at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

J. Thomas Manger, Chief Of Police, U.S. Capitol Police, Washington, D.C. at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), Chair, US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Administration Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Bryan Steil (Republican of Wisconsin), Chair, US House Committee on House Administration at a Senate Rules and Administration and House Committee on House Administration joint oversight hearing with the Committee on House Administration to examine the Capitol Police Board in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM