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


Proud Boys recruit sentenced to 4.5 years for role in US Capitol riot

A security detail for then-US Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer was whisking him to safety when they saw Pruitt approaching in their direction.

 A member of the Proud Boys gestures in front of the Oregon State Capitol during a protest in support of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol in Washington, in Salem, Oregon, US, January 8, 2022.

Man drives into barricade near US Capitol, shoots himself

The background of the incident was unclear, although police say it does not appear members of Congress were the target.

A blue car is seen after ramming a police barricade outside the US Capitol building in an incident that reportedly resulted in the death of one Capitol police officer, the injury of another officer and the death of the driver as a result of police gunfire on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection hearing: 4 key takeaways from day 6

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony focused on what Mark Meadows and Donald Trump knew about the attack in the days before and on Jan. 6, informed by her close working proximity to both men.

 FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando on Saturday.

Immediate evacuations ordered at US Capitol, police say 'no threat'

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Congress will investigate what went wrong in Wednesday's security scare, which turned out to be a military aircraft dropping parachutists into a baseball game.

 THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.

Trump says he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he runs and wins

Trump stated that Jan. 6 rioters were being treated "so unfairly."

 A mob of supporters of U.S. 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.

Rep. Boebert asks Jews visiting Capitol if they're doing ‘reconnaissance’

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert said she asked Jews if they were doing "reconnaissance" as a joke.

US Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Voices from the Arab press: Is American democracy doomed to fail?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.

It's time to choose, Biden tells Republicans in fiery voting rights speech

"Not a single Republican has displayed the courage to stand up to a defeated president to protect America's right to vote," Biden said. "Not one."

US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks inside the Oval Office at the White House, last Tuesday.

A year from Capitol insurrection, US democracy is being tested - opinion

The violent insurrection sparked by the twice-impeached former president continues to poison the nation with division, lies and threats.

 US SENATE MINORITY Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday.

January 6: A cautionary tale - analysis

The way America responded to both was markedly different. After September 11, 2001, America rallied together; after January 6, 2021, it continued its descent into polarized camps. 

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.