Capitol

Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

Hastert, sentenced in April 2016 to 15 months in prison for bank fraud for trying to cover up payments to keep his molestation secret, died at his home over the weekend due to natural causes.

Former US House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert is surrounded by officers as he leaves federal court after pleading not guilty to federal charges of trying to hide large cash transactions and lying to the FBI in Chicago, Illinois, United States, June 9, 2015.
An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

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


Trump speaks at Capitol Hill for the first time since January 6 riots, calls Milwaukee 'horrible'

Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, fueled by his false claims that his defeat was the result of fraud.

 Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media following meetings with Republicans on Capitol Hill, at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) headquarters in Washington, U.S., June 13, 2024.

'What happened to your legs?' Anti-Israel activist invokes Hamas to mock Brian Mast's war injury

"What happened to your legs," an activist operating under the handle The Palestine News Network asked Mast as he was walking in the halls of the US Capitol. "Did a red triangle go over your head?"

US Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) nominates Rep. Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker prior to an 8th round of voting on the third day of the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, January 5, 2023.

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill

Senate leaders spent hours on Friday negotiating a number of amendments to the budget bill that ultimately were defeated.

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, US, November 16, 2021.

Roundtable on Hamas use of sexual violence held on Capitol Hill

Congress is expected to vote on a resolution "Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel."

 Former special envoy for combating antisemitism Noa Tishby at a roundtable discussion at the Capitol about the sexual and gender-based violence Hamas perpetrated on Oct. 7.

Protests at US Capitol for ceasefire in Gaza leads to dozens arrested

Capitol Police said that the protesters went through a security check at the entrance to the building, but when the protest began, they were arrested immediately.

People display signs, chant, and sing as they await arrest during a protest in the US Capitol rotunda to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and oppose a military aid package for Israel, in Washington, US December 19, 2023.

Republicans have failed to govern in the House - opinion

Republicans ran last year promising to show voters they could govern. But once they got the chance, they proved they weren’t up to the job. Maybe not even interested.

 House Speaker Mike Johnson walks through the US Capitol, this week.

Democratic Congressman: No ceasefire until Hamas is eliminated

"Ultimately, we have to do the job - to see the Middle East without Hamas," said Congressman Brad Sherman, co-chair of the Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. 

 Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman (Calif.) at the Israel Allies Foundation, Jerusalem Post event on November 14 on Capitol Hill

Close to 300,000 march for Israel in Washington, decry antisemitism

According to the organizers, this has been the largest pro-Israel rally in the history of the United States.

 Thousands attend the March for Israel, National Mall, Washington DC, November 14, 2023

Israel Allies Foundation, 'Post' to host pro-Israel event on Capitol Hill

The event’s featured speakers will include family members of hostages currently held in Gaza as well as family members of victims of the October 7 terror attacks.

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Trump calls people imprisoned for US Capitol attack 'hostages'

"I call them the 'J-6 hostages,' not prisoners. I call them the hostages, what’s happened. And it’s a shame," Trump said at the rally in Houston.

 Former U.S. President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. October 29, 2023.