Capitol Hill
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
World
December 12, 2021
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, self-incriminating messages, photos and videos that they broadcast on…
Trump wants call logs, aide’s notes hidden from Jan. 6 panel
World
October 30, 2021
Trump wants call logs, aide’s notes hidden from Jan. 6 panel
Former President Donald Trump is trying to block documents including call logs, drafts of remarks and speeches and handwritten notes…
Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
World
October 16, 2021
Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — A US Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he…
Capitol rioters make questionable claims about police
World
May 10, 2021
Capitol rioters make questionable claims about police
PHOENIX (AP) — Joshua Matthew Black said in a YouTube video that he was protecting the officer at the U.S.…
Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing
World
April 4, 2021
Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds…
Some Capitol riot suspects apologize as consequences sink in
World
March 31, 2021
Some Capitol riot suspects apologize as consequences sink in
PHOENIX (AP) — The helmet-wearing Idaho man photographed dangling by one hand from the Senate’s balcony during the Jan. 6…
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
World
March 20, 2021
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator…
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
World
January 18, 2021
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — US defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members…
DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
Culture
February 18, 2019
DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the nation’s capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50…
Trump pays respects as president Bush lies in state in US Capitol
World
December 4, 2018
Trump pays respects as president Bush lies in state in US Capitol
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania paid their respects Monday to late president George H.W. Bush, whose remains…