Capitol

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.
Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC, US, August 23, 2026.

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

The New York State Capitol is seen on August 11, 2021 in Albany, New York; Illustrative.

ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol

A mob of supporters of then-US President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots


Will Capitol rioters face sedition charges? The DOJ thinks it is likely

"I believe the facts do support those charges," said acting US Attorney Michael Sherwin for the District of Columbia. "I think that, as we go forward, more facts will support that."

A mob of supporters of former US President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

FBI releases videos of suspects assaulting Capitol, federal officers

So far, the FBI has arrested 300 people involved in the insurrection. Some 65 were arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers.

What exactly of what happened in Washington could be transposed to the current Israeli reality? Pictured: Supporters of US President Donald Trump during a ‘Stop the Steal’ protest outside of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, last week.

Majority of Americans support prosecution of Capitol rioters - poll

Americans view prosecution of the Capitol rioters as "very important," and a similar share sees political extremism as a "major problem" for the country, according to Pew Research Center.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021

Ron Johnson sprints past Cruz, Hawley to the political bottom - opinion

Only the notorious Joseph McCarthy rivals Johnson as the worst senator in Wisconsin’s history.

SEN. RON JOHNSON (R-Wis.) asks questions during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs/Rules and Administration hearing earlier this month to examine the January 6 attack on the US Capitol on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Taylor Greene invited by Capitol rioter's brother to Jewish Brooklyn

The visit came at the invitation of Nachman Mostofsky, executive director of a politically right-wing Orthodox organization and the brother of Aaron Mostofsky, who was arrested by the FBI.

US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) addresses a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 5, 2021.

Two charged for assaulting police officer who died after US Capitol riot

A law enforcement source familiar with the matter said it is still too early in the probe to know if Tanios or Khater directly bear any responsibility for Sicknick's death.

A memorial to honor slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick sits on the west side of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 10, 2021.

US Capitol police suspend officer over antisemitic tract

The tract, originally published in the early 20th century, is described by the Anti-Defamation League as "a classic in paranoid, racist literature."

JANUARY 06: U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over Presiden

Capitol rioter yells in search of 'big Jew' Chuck Schumer

“January 6 was the best of times and it was the worst of times,” Schumer said in an interview in his office.

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) walks through the US Capitol in Washington, US, December 17, 2020.

US charges another Oath Keepers associate in Capitol riots probe

Nine of the group's alleged associates are charged in a superseding indictment with conspiring to storm the Capitol as far back as November.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021

FBI finds ties between Proud Boys, Trump associate, prior to riot - report

According to the report, it was also found that there were communications between rioters and Congress members during the riots.

Proud Boys and supporters of the police participate in a protest in Portland, Oregon, U.S., August 22, 2020