Capitol Hill

For Some Capitol Hill Police Officers, Jan. 6 Never Ends

The storming of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob still haunts some officers, no matter how many days have passed.
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Cori Bush’s Emotional Abortion Story

During a hearing on Capitol Hill, Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) bravely talked about getting an abortion after she turned 18-years-old.
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Intel Shows Extremists Plan To Attend Capitol Rally Later This Month

Months after the Jan. 6 riots, U.S. Capitol Police officials are discussing whether to reconstruct the perimeter fence around the Capitol building.
By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker and Lisa Mascaro, AP

Man Arrested After Making Bomb Threat In Truck Near Capitol

A man made threatening claims about a bomb outside the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill, prompting evacuations.
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Another Trump Capitol Rally?

An ex-Donald Trump campaign official announced a “huge” protest at the Capitol in Washington on Sept. 18 and teased a lineup of “high-profile” speakers.
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Schumer: Senate 'Will Get The Job Done' On Infrastructure Plan

Senators convened for weekend work as they pulled together the huge bill.
By Kevin Freking and Lisa Mascaro, AP

Mo Brooks Blames Trump For Jan. 6

In a court filing, Rep. Mo Brooks said he only spoke at the Jan. 6 rally because it was what the White House wanted him to do.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Higher Pay For Hill Staff To Increase Diversity

More than 100 members of Congress are pushing for higher staff wages, to ensure that “Congress reflects the American people we serve.”
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GOP Congressman Made Emergency Calls To Police Just To See How Quickly They’d Come

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's test of Capitol Police as they face actual threats is "reprehensible," one officer said.
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Ted Cruz: The Unmasked Republican

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) now says he will quit wearing a mask on the Senate floor, even though the CDC recommends even fully vaccinated people continue wearing them.
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