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Where Is Mitch McConnell? Capitol Police Presence at DC Home Raises New Questions After Senate No-Show

Mitch McConnell missed the Senate's September 14 return after about three months away, with his office yet to announce when he will resume duties following a June fall and hospitalisation.

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Mitch McConnell Health Update: Capitol Police Guard DC Home Amid Growing Congressional Confusion

Senator Mitch McConnell's 80-day absence from public view raises questions about his health and ability to resume Senate duties, amid reports of a security presence at his Washington residence.

International Business Times UK

Man arrested with guillotine near Capitol told officers it was ‘the real deal’

A man arrested near the Capitol with a 10-foot-tall guillotine in the bed of his truck was released Wednesday and charged with a misdemeanor. Philan Tam Duy Le was arrested by Capitol Police on Tuesday after initially being approached for being parked illegally in a permit-only parking spot near the…

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California Man Arrested at Capitol After Hauling Guillotine Across Country in Pickup

A California man was arrested near the US Capitol after police found a guillotine in his truck. Investigators are probing his motives for the cross-country journey with the device.

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Man arrested after driving guillotine across US over anger at Trump and Newsom

United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex

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Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Over Trump Impeachment Call Detained Again: Now 'Ordered Into Pretrial Confinement'

Air Force Major Jason Watson faces potential court-martial after calling for Trump's impeachment. Detained in Maryland, his case highlights military legal challenges and public support.

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GOP senator calls over Capitol Police after reporter asks him about Mitch McConnell’s health

Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts was caught on camera attracting the attention of security after he was approached about his absent colleague - but later apologized for his handling of the incident

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Capitol Police Anticipated Drone Plot Against UFC a Month Before It Was Uncovered

Newly uncovered documents show that the government didn’t need extensive surveillance or expensive fortifications to protect the White House.

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Man arrested at Capitol barricade had a gun in his lap, police say

A man was arrested Monday after driving up to the North Barricade of the Capitol in a rented Ford Bronco with a handgun in his lap, Capitol Police said. He asked an officer for directions to the Supreme Court, which is across from the Capitol’s East Front. The officer ordered…

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What Happened to Mitch McConnell? New Video Shows Senator Loaded Onto Ambulance Stretcher After Medical Emergency

A newly surfaced video shows Senator Mitch McConnell being taken to hospital after a medical emergency at his home, fuelling speculation due to lack of detailed information from his office.

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House panel advances partial prediction market ban

As concerns grow over insider trading on prediction markets, a House panel advanced a bill Wednesday that would curb how lawmakers can use them. House Administration Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., described his proposal as a narrow but important “step in restoring public trust.” With the midterm elections approaching, congressional approval…

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Maryland Democrats slam crypto, AIPAC-linked spending in race for Hoyer’s seat

Three candidates in next week’s Democratic primary for the seat of retiring Maryland Rep. Steny H. Hoyer have teamed up to criticize the millions of dollars in outside spending flooding into the district. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, businesswoman Quincy Bareebe and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker…

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DOJ 'Proudly' Deletes Record of J6 Rioter With Active Child Solicitation Case as Admin Readies $1.8 Billion Payout Fund

The DOJ has removed press releases about Jan. 6 defendants, coinciding with a controversial fund announcement, sparking bipartisan criticism and legal challenges.

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Appropriators approve Legislative Branch spending bill with GAO cuts

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a draft fiscal 2027 Legislative Branch spending bill on Wednesday that would slash the budget for the Government Accountability Office by nearly one-quarter and give a boost to Capitol Police. The party-line vote of 34-28 came after a contentious markup stretching late into the evening,…

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Another bill upping Capitol Police retirement age passes the House

For the second time in less than four weeks, the House passed a proposal that could raise the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, part of an effort to address persistent staffing issues that have plagued the agency. The House cleared a bill by voice vote Tuesday that could allow…

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Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount

Lawmakers are working to raise the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers

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Pete Hegseth’s second Capitol Hill hearing interrupted by anti-war protester

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill for his second day of grilling regarding his handling of the Iran war, with senators getting their first opportunity to question him on Thursday. Hegseth previously endured a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, where he was pressed by Democrats…

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One idea to retain Capitol Police officers? Up the retirement age

As the Capitol Police force is strained to its limits, lawmakers are looking to a key group of officers — those who are nearing retirement. The House passed a bill Monday evening that could potentially allow Capitol Police officers to work until the age of 65. “No officer should be…

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Judge warns attorney for Jan. 6 pipe bomber suspect

A federal judge on Wednesday admonished a defense attorney for a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the 2021 attack on the Capitol, telling the attorney he did not follow a protective order and warning him to be “more careful.” At issue in the back…

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Judge denies Trump effort to end Jan. 6 lawsuits before trial

President Donald Trump must still face civil lawsuits seeking to hold him accountable for his role in the lead up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a long-running litigation from Democratic House members and Capitol Police officers. Judge Amit Mehta of…

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Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 6 January speech incited riot, judge says

Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.

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Photos of the week | March 23-27, 2026

From a new senator to blooming cherry blossoms, there was a lot happening on and around Capitol Hill this week ahead of the long spring recess. Here are some of the top images of the past week from Roll Call’s photojournalists.

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Democrats’ plaque ceremony was missing two things

Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, overlooking the National Mall, to honor officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack with a commemorative plaque. But two things were missing — Republicans and the plaque itself. The plaque is instead installed on a stone…

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Capitol Police budget request tops $1 billion - Roll Call

It was Chief Michael Sullivan’s first time in the budget hot seat since his hiring. He faced questions about threats, retention and more.

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Rayburn building deemed at risk in push for major funding boost - Roll Call

The largest House office building is at risk of “catastrophic system failure,” the architect of the Capitol is set to warn Congress.

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