The Latest Breaking News from Capitol

‘Overwhelm it with light’: Johnson talks antisemitism at menorah lighting

Congressional leaders presented a united front at the Hanukkah event at the Capitol, as lawmakers debate funding for Israel.

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2023

Smith to use Trump's Twitter against him

The special prosecutor plans to call three expert witnesses who had access to Trump's phone data

Salon · Dec 12, 2023

Satan exposes GOP free speech hypocrisy

The key to understanding the GOP furor over "anti-semitism" on campus? A altar to Lucifer in the Des Moines Capitol

Salon · Dec 12, 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

Colo. ballot challenge threatens Trump

“Courts do not have to shield their eyes from the obvious facts staring them in the face,” law professor says

Salon · Dec 7, 2023

Jan 6 rioter running for George Santos’ House seat made jarring comment about Congress on day of attack

‘I’m here to stop the steal. It’s our f****** House!’ Philip Sean Grillo said on Jan 6, unaware that Congress convened in US Capitol

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Man convicted in January 6 riots running for Santos seat in Congress

Philip Grillo, candidate for now vacant Long Island seat, was convicted for trying to obstruct the very body he wants to join

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023

Lawmakers will vote on censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in House office building

The House will hold a vote on whether to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings in September when the chamber was in session

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