Capitol Hill

Giddy Congressional Freshman Share First Day Photos: 'It's Really Happening'

The social media posts flooded in as new lawmakers headed to orientation on Capitol Hill.
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Amy Coney Barrett Back On Capitol Hill For Senators’ Final Questions

Senators will dig deeper into the Supreme Court nominee's outlook on abortion, health care and a potentially disputed presidential election.
By Lisa Mascaro, Mark Sherman and Laurie Kellman, AP

Trump's Intel Chief Ends Election Security Briefings To Congress

Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff called the decision a “betrayal of the public’s right to know how foreign powers are trying to subvert our democracy.”
By Deb Riechmann, AP

Fauci ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Coronavirus Vaccine

During a hearing on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was “cautiously optimistic” about a coronavirus vaccine.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Responds After GOP Rep Accosts Her On Capitol Steps

Rep. Ted Yoho reportedly called the congresswoman a "f**king bitch" after a confrontation.
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Mitch McConnell’s Election Fight

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is looking to keep his seat in the Senate after aligning himself with President Donald Trump over the last four years.
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Fauci Warns Of 100,000 Coronavirus Cases A Day

Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers that if states do not take stronger measures to stop the coronavirus, cases could rapidly increase.
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Congress Stalls Out — Again — Dealing With National Trauma

Police reform seems likely to join gun control and immigration as issues where Americans overwhelmingly support changes, but Congress is unable or unwilling to do anything.
By Andrew Taylor, AP

Second Shooting In 48 Hours At Seattle Protest Zone Leaves 1 Wounded

The shooting happened late Sunday night in the area near Seattle's downtown that is known as CHOP, for “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.”
By AP

George Floyd’s Brother Speaks Out

Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, testified on Capitol Hill and pleaded for action regarding police brutality.
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