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Capitol Lens | Honoring Rangers - Roll Call

Lawmakers attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Capitol on Thursday to honor U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II.

Roll Call · Jun 26, 2025

Mike Pence had just one answer for the Jan. 6 rioter bold enough to reject Trump’s pardon

True accountability matters.

We Got This Covered · Jun 25, 2025

Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Capitol Lens | The eyes have it - Roll Call

Here are just a few of the many archival photos of lawmakers perusing the pages of Roll Call throughout the past 70 years.

Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025

Capitol Lens | It’s been a Hill of a ride, so far - Roll Call

We dug deep into the photo archives to help celebrate Roll Call’s 70th anniversary. Enjoy these blasts from the past.

Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025

Congress reviews security boost after deadly Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers cite rising threats and hit list naming Democrats as calls grow for more protection

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

Trial opens for lawsuit against pardoned Capitol riot defendant over police officer's suicide

Nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters, Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith shot and killed himself while driving to work

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Security concerns shake Congress in the wake of Minnesota slayings - Roll Call

As law enforcement grapples with rising threats against members of Congress, it’s reignited lingering questions about safety at and away from the Capitol.

Roll Call · Jun 16, 2025

Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 14, 2025

Photos of the week | June 6-12, 2025 - Roll Call

Baseball, seersuckers, moose and a bear, oh my! It was a week full of annual congressional traditions on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Jun 13, 2025