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US Capitol Police arrest House Democrat staff member

Staffer for Democratic Congressman Arrested by Capitol Police

A since-fired staff member of the office of a Democratic member of Congress from New York state was arrested Monday after attempting to bring ammunition into a House office building. United States Capitol Police arrested Michael Hopkins,

IJR · 1d

Staffer For Democratic Rep Arrested For Carrying Ammunition Onto Capitol Property

Michael Hopkins, a communications director for Democratic New York Rep. Joe Morelle, was arrested Monday for carrying ammunition inside the

Reuters · 2d

Congressional staffer arrested at US Capitol with ammunition, police say

A staffer for a U.S. House of Representatives Democrat was arrested at the Capitol on Monday when a regular security check turned up ammunition in his bag, the Capitol Police said.

Pete Hegseth, Capitol Hill

Associated Press · 18h

Hegseth ignores questions about misconduct as he returns to Capitol Hill to meet with Senators

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators.

The Washington Post (Video) on … · 2h

Hegseth defiant on Capitol Hill amid misconduct allegations

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, is facing growing scrutiny amid allegations of misconduct.

ABC News on MSN · 3h

Hegseth says he won't 'back down' as scrutiny grows over misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.

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Trump Promised to Pardon Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters on Day 1 of Presidency

Trump said on many occasions he would pardon the rioters, without offering specifics. In 2023, he said he was "inclined to ...

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US Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place in Washington DC in 60th anniversary

Watch live as the Christmas tree on the grounds of the US Capitol is lit in a ceremony presided by house speaker Mike Johnson ...

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Capitol’s new crop: Freedom Caucus attracts new blood as group looks to expand influence

Rep.-elect Mark Harris (R-NC) told the Washington Examiner he would be interested in joining the group, especially because of ...

The WA residents charged for attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6

Among the hundreds prosecuted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, 26 are people who live or ...

When it all shakes out, GOP could have their narrowest House majority in history

With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- ...

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US Capitol, National Christmas tree lightings: what to know

The nation’s capital will take a major step into the holiday season within a matter of days as lightings of the U.S. Capitol ...

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree rings in 2024 holiday season with thousands of lights

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, adorned in 5,000 LED lights and 10,000 hand-made ornaments, lit up the skies in Washington, ...

The latest on Trump’s presidential transition as Cabinet picks head to Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump continues to prepare for his return to the White House as some of his Cabinet picks meet with senators on Capitol Hill. Follow for live news updates.

Montana lawmakers won't ban the use of state capitol bathrooms for trans legislators

Montana lawmakers on Tuesday rejected attempts to ban a transgender legislator from using the women's restroom at the state ...

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