Presidential Inauguration 2025: Planners balancing security and tradition
Planning a presidential inauguration is never easy, but this time around – given recent events – it might be harder than ever before.
Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested
“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."
Paris Hilton-backed bill to stop child abuse in troubled teen industry passes House
Paris Hilton was on Capitol Hill this week lobbying legislation that would require more oversight of youth residential treatment facilities. The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act passed in the House Wednesday after passing in the Senate last week.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Rep. Nancy Mace allegedly attacked on Capitol Hill; Suspect arrested
United States Capitol police officers arrested a man Tuesday evening following an alleged assault on U.S. Representative Nancy Mace inside the Rayburn House Office Building.
Musk, Ramaswamy in DC Thursday to discuss DOGE plan
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are expected to visit Capitol Hill Thursday morning to discuss ways to reduce waste in the federal government.
US Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off DC holiday season
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Tuesday, December 3 at 5 p.m.
DC residents grapple with anxiety as Election Day nears
With Election Day just days away, anxiety is running high in the nation’s capital as residents weigh their safety and stability amid the intensifying political climate.
Tiki torch statue goes up in DC, joining Pelosi poop desk 'honoring' Trump supporters
A tiki torch statue hearkening back to the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va. went up in Freedom Plaza Monday.
Huge bronze poop statue 'honoring' Jan. 6 rioters appears on Capitol Hill
An interesting statue was dropped on Capitol Hill recently and right now, it’s unclear where it came from.
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns to Capitol Hill: 'It's their number one job'
Congress is back on the Hill Monday, and time is running out to avoid a government shutdown amid a heated political campaign.
Protests over Netanyahu's DC visit continue, causing several road closures
More protests have broken out in Washington D.C. as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden at the White House.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating
Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway.
Trump returns to Capitol Hill for first time since Jan. 6 riots
Donald Trump made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill on Thursday, just two weeks after being convicted on felony crimes in a New York City courtroom.
50 Cent heads to Capitol Hill alongside Ben Crump
50 Cent and Ben Crump are teaming up to increase minority representation in America’s booming booze industry, according to TMZ.
Actor Chris Meloni in DC to spread awareness on Lyme disease
There's a new effort this week to get more attention and government funding to combat chronic Lyme disease, an illness impacting half a million new patients a year in this country.
Senate bill aims to increase oversight of federal teleworkers
As two-thirds of federal employees say they still telework occasionally, there's a new push on Capitol Hill to get federal workers out of their homes and into the office.
Ohio man subdued with Taser after hammer found in backpack at US Capitol
United States Capitol Police officers thwarted a potential security breach at the U.S. Capitol Friday when they said a man armed with a hammer in his backpack tried to enter.
State of the Union 2024: DC road closures and traffic restrictions
Here is the full list of street closures ahead of Thursday's State of the Union at the U.S. Capitol.