Government shutdown continues, lawmakers fail to reach deal
Another round of failed Senate deals means the U.S. Government shutdown will continue for the foreseeable future.
Mother of slain congressional intern says DC Council treats violent crime like a 'joke' amid unsolved killing
The mother of a congressional intern killed in a drive-by shooting one month ago harshly criticized the Washington, D.C., Council, saying its residents "are not being protected."
Increased security on Capitol Hill after lawmaker shootings
There's increased security in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill after the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.
Wakesurfing ban considered for Mississippi River Recreation Area
Riverside residents are hoping to ban wake surfing in a specific section of the Mississippi River.
Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested
“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
Rep. Nancy Mace allegedly attacked on Capitol Hill; Suspect arrested
United States Capitol police officers arrested a man Tuesday evening following an alleged assault on U.S. Representative Nancy Mace inside the Rayburn House Office Building.
Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating
Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway.
3 Minnesota men charged in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged three Minnesota men with felonies for their involvement with the Jan. 6 Riot at the U.S. Capitol.