The Latest Breaking News from Capitol

Trump once condemned the Jan. 6 rioters. Now he's become one of their biggest supporters

The day after Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump denounced the rioters who had violently stormed the Capitol building

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Retired Illinois National Guard member charged with assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Joseph Bierbrodt, of Sheridan in La Salle County, allegedly slammed a law enforcement officer against a wall after breaking into the Capitol. His brother was also charged.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Former President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and Trump's allies in Congress and rivals in the 2024 presidential race are eager to join that fight

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Unusual photo of funnel cloud over US Capitol goes viral

Observant visitors to the area around the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon were treated to a unusual sight: an unmistakable funnel cloud extending diagonally from the sky and seemingly almost reaching the tip of the Capitol dome itself

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Small funnel cloud over US Capitol turns into viral photo

Observant visitors to the area around the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon were treated to a unusual sight: an unmistakable funnel cloud extending diagonally from the sky and seemingly almost reaching the tip of the Capitol dome itself

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Rep. Greg Casar ends thirst strike on Capitol steps after nearly 9 hours - Roll Call

The congressman staged a thirst strike Tuesday, livestreaming his medical checkups as he called for federal heat protections for workers.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained

A sprawling Justice Department probe into the former president and his allies could result in several criminal charges against him, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Man who beat officer with flagpole during Capitol riot is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than four years in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Capitol Police mark 25 years since gunman killed two officers - Roll Call

The Capitol Police community gathered Monday to honor two officers killed in the line of duty by a gunman 25 years ago.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

Trump causes confusion by sharing meme calling Jan 6 a ‘government staged riot’ even though he was in power

Former president was informed by special counsel that he is a target in federal Jan 6 investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023