State of the Union 2023: Fence reinstalled around US Capitol ahead of President's address
Ahead of President Joe Biden's second State of the Union Address on Tuesday, authorities are getting ready to keep the U.S. Capitol safe.
State of the Union 2023: Police announce list of road closures around US Capitol
As President Joe Biden gets ready to deliver his second State of the Union Address on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol, police are also preparing to keep the area safe.
Parents push for Congress to address Snapchat drug dealers
Parents testified this week at a House hearing on Capitol Hill where they called on both Congress and tech companies to do more to fight the opioid crisis in this country.
Ashli Babbitt's mom arrested near Capitol at Pro-Jan. 6 rally
Exactly two years after her daughter was shot and killed by a U.S. Capitol Police officer defending the Capitol, Ashli Babbitt's mother was arrested at a Pro-January 6 rally.
Revisiting the "Siege on Democracy" podcast about the January 6th riots
On the 2nd anniversary of the Capitol Riots, we're looking back at our "Siege on Democracy" podcast which explored the January 6th insurrection with exclusive interviews and information.
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Mother who gave birth in SUV near US Capitol shares her experience with FOX 5
A woman who gave birth to her baby in a SUV near the U.S. Capitol is speaking to FOX 5 about her experience.
Man crashes burning car into US Capitol barricade before shooting himself: police
A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air from the burning car before fatally shooting himself, police said.
Congress approves Dems' climate, health bill in triumph for Biden
A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their House and Senate majorities in November’s elections.
Woody Williams, final WWII Medal of Honor recipient, lies in honor at US Capitol
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams lies in honor at the U.S. Capitol Thursday as Congress pays a final tribute to the last Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
Mass shooting survivors march for nationwide ban on assault weapons
Protestors call the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act a good start, but they want more.
Students Demand Action hold gun control rally on Capitol Hill
The advocacy group Students Demand Action held a rally on Capitol Hill Monday urging lawmakers to pass common-sense gun control measures.
Pregnancy center vandalized near Capitol Hill
A pregnancy center just blocks away from Capitol Hill was the target of vandalism overnight.
Man arrested at the US Capitol with high capacity magazines, body armor and fake badge
U.S. Capitol Police announced Friday afternoon that they arrested a man who was carrying a fake police badge, a BB gun and high capacity magazines near the Capitol building.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
FAA takes blame for Capitol evacuation caused by Army parachute demo at Nats Park
The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged Friday that it failed to alert Capitol Police about a parachute jump at a nearby baseball stadium, a misstep that led to a security alert and evacuation of the Capitol.
US Capitol evacuation: Leaders call for investigation into incident caused by Army plane
Congressional and local leaders are calling for hearings after a miscommunication about an Army plane led to the evacuation of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday evening.
Brief Capitol evacuation caused by Army parachute demo at Nats Park
Capitol Hill was evacuated Wednesday evening after a scare was caused by parachutists from the Army Golden Knights jumping into Nationals Park.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
Maryland man sentenced for raping men after breaking into Capitol Hill homes
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for breaking into multiple homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., binding and gagging male victims and raping them, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and DC Police on Wednesday.