The Latest Breaking News from Capitol

Presidential Immunity Does Not Bar Suits Against Trump for His Conduct on January 6

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected the former President's attempt to claim presidential immunity covered his conduct on January 6.

Reason · Dec 10, 2023

Former police chief turned yoga teacher sentenced to 11 years over Jan. 6 riot

A retired police chief, who led pro-Trump protests and called for "traitors" in government to be "executed as an example," was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

WEKU · Dec 7, 2023

Ex-police chief charged over Jan 6 riot spouts conspiracies as he’s jailed for 11 years

Former police chief incited mob on January 6, according to officials

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Some Capitol Police officers on forced leave after hitting pay cap - Roll Call

Capitol Police officers who have worked substantial overtime, resulting in them hitting an annual pay cap are being put on leave without pay.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2023

Gaza protests prompt California governor to hold virtual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony

California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't host an in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol this year

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Air Force Reserve staff sergeant arrested on felony charges for role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A staff sergeant in the U_S_ Air Force Reserve from Texas has been arrested on felony charges in the U_S_ Capitol riot, where authorities say he pushed and grabbed police officers and called one officer “a traitor.”

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Republicans know January 6 is a political loser. So they’re trying to rewrite history

Republican attempts to rewrite history will not go the way they expect, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Republicans to blur faces in January 6 footage as ‘we don’t want them charged’

Speaker Mike Johnson to release Capitol riot video but his office later acknowledges that justice department already has footage

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023

Architect of Capitol calls its watchdog back to the office - Roll Call

The Architect of the Capitol’s watchdog has been told he will be fired if he doesn’t start working on Capitol Hill by March.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

So long, Santos - Roll Call

Check out our collection of photos of former New York Rep. George Santos from his brief and tumultuous time on Capitol Hill. 

Roll Call · Dec 4, 2023