Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing

Three Democratic members of Congress offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions at a congressional committee on Thursday.

Jan. 6 Capitol riot trials slowed by new arrests, mounting evidence

Nearly nine months have passed since the riot at the U.S. Capitol, and federal agents have arrested more than 600 people across the country believed to have joined in the Jan. 6 attack.

Florida State Representative rips DC food, reaps the whirlwind on Twitter

If there’s one thing District residents are proud of, it’s the dining experience in the nation’s capital – so a Florida State Representative may have bitten off more than he could chew when he ripped DC food on Twitter.

Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown

It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.

Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect found competent to stand trial

A North Carolina man who allegedly shut down Capitol Hill when he parked his truck next to the Library of Congress and told police he had a bomb was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday.

Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally carrying a gun won’t be charged

A federal law enforcement officer was arrested carrying a gun at Saturday’s rally at the U.S. Capitol billed to support the suspects charged in January’s insurrection but will not be prosecuted.

DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend

The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.

Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally

The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.

California man armed with bayonet, machete talked about ‘white supremacy,’ Capitol police say

A California man who told Capitol police he was "on patrol" while espousing what they described as "white supremacist ideology" was arrested Monday morning after officers noticed a bayonet and a machete in his vehicle, which was decorated with Nazi symbols.

2 people released after suspicious vehicle investigation in DC’s Tidal Basin area

Two people have been released after an investigation into a suspicious vehicle at the swan boat parking lot in D.C.’s Tidal Basin area, according to Park Police.

President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.

Police plan to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of Sept. 18 rally

Law enforcement concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection there, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

New video shows DC pipe bomber’s route: FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday released new video showing what they believe was the route of a person suspected of leaving pipe bombs at both the Republican National Committee’s and Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in D.C. the night before the Capitol riot.

Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in Capitol riot case

Jacob Chansley, who was widely photographed in the Senate chamber with a flagpole topped with a spear, could face 41 to 51 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, a prosecutor said. The man who called himself “QAnon Shaman” has been jailed for nearly eight months since his arrest.

Far-right extremists expected to attend US Capitol rally this month, US intel shows

Far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three people familiar with intelligence gathered by federal officials.

Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data

The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.