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Cheryl Johnson, history-making House clerk, gets another round of applause

“I told her I owe her another 14 awards,” said former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who returned to the Capitol for the ceremony.

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Stefanik and Vance vie for Trump's VP nod with loyalty

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are vying for a chance to be considered as Donald Trump's running mate. They are embracing false claims about January ...

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Supreme Court ruling favors Trump; Facts debunk his claims

In this informative tone, the content discusses the statements made by former President Donald Trump at a campaign appearance and provides fact-checking on...

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Trump denies responsibility for insurrection, blames Democrats for violence

Former President Trump defends his statements during the Capitol insurrection, claims Democrats made violent statements, and discusses bringing business ba...

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"Seven Questions on Section 3: A Response to Professor Kurt Lash"

A reply to Prof. Kurt Lash's response to the brief by Profs. Akhil Amar & Vikram Amar.

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The Facts Matter, Trials Matter, The Record Matters

[Note: This is the ninth in a series of essays responding to objections that have been made to enforcing Section Three of the Constitution. The first eight essays can be found here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.] A question regularly raised about our interpretation and explication of…

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Capitol Lens | Coining a flip - Roll Call

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto holds a Border Patrol challenge coin during the Senate Democrats’ press conference in the Capitol on Wednesday.

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Harry Dunn, former Capitol cop running for Congress, isn’t done yet - Roll Call

In a crowded Maryland 3rd District primary, Dunn is banking on a pro-democracy message tied to his service as a police officer on Jan. 6.

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Acting AOC, who stepped in after scandal, set to depart that role - Roll Call

The acting architect of the Capitol plans to return to her previous role as soon as this week, three sources familiar with the move say.

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Supreme Court to Determine Trump's Eligibility under 14th Amendment

Learn about the historical background and recent resurgence of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment as the U.S. Supreme Court considers its application to Donal...

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Judge Condemns Efforts to Portray Capitol Rioters as Heroes

U.S. District judges are warning against the efforts to portray Capitol rioters as heroes, calling out the dangerous distortions and false narratives.

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Supreme Court Examines 2024 Election Dispute Involving Trump's Insurrection

The Supreme Court takes on a case with potential to disrupt Trump's presidential ambitions, involving the 14th Amendment and his role in the Capitol attack.

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Nation's top political leaders gather at National Prayer Breakfast

Discover the unity and prayers that take place at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., as political leaders gather to find common ground and ...

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A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it

Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs co-sponsored a Tennessee bill that would codify some of the country's most austere abortion restrictions. He says he never thought it would actually become law.

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Congress blows past deadline for Jan. 6 plaque meant to honor police

“People just don’t want to remember,” said retired MPD officer Michael Fanone, who was injured as a mob attacked the Capitol.

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Discrimination complaints unfold in wake of Capitol agency scandal - Roll Call

Five former leaders at the Architect of the Capitol now have taken legal action against the agency after getting removed from their roles.

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Photos of the week ending January 26, 2024 - Roll Call

Washington thawed out as the House was on recess while the Senate in session. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there to capture the action.

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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro was convicted last year for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

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Legislation to re-open a portion of Capital Avenue moves to the full Kentucky Senate

A northern Kentucky GOP senator is renewing his attempt at re-opening a portion of roadway between the State Capitol and Capitol Annex. Citing security concerns, Governor Beshear ordered the section of Capital Avenue closed in 2021.

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Does your Congress need fixing? Call these former staffers - Roll Call

They left the Hill behind, but not its problems — and now they’re on a mission. Their groups are out to change the Capitol, one tweak at a time.

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Proud Boys member gets six years in prison for Capitol riot after insulting judge

Marc Bru repeatedly interrupted chief judge before the sentence was handed down, calling him a ‘clown’ and a ‘fraud’

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New Capitol Police inspector general selected - Roll Call

The Capitol Police will have a new internal watchdog, months after the department’s current inspector general said he would leave the post.

The Guardian - US

‘Think about the unthinkable’: could the US handle an even worse January 6?

The new documentary War Game follows lawmakers and military officials role-playing the response to a political coup

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Republican who said she held Trump accountable for January 6 endorses him

Congresswoman Nancy Mace announces support of ex-president despite saying ‘we’ve got to start over’ after Capitol attack in 2021

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Trump's Supreme Court Brief Rebuts the Claim That He 'Engaged in Insurrection'

He is asking the justices to reject the Colorado Supreme Court's conclusion that he is disqualified from running for president.

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