Bomb squad investigating suspicious vehicle at US Capitol after man with machete arrested

“Twice today our officers stopped a man who could have been a danger to the Capitol Hill community," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger. “This vigilance is critical during this time of heightened security."

Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Rep. Nancy Mace allegedly attacked on Capitol Hill; Suspect arrested

United States Capitol police officers arrested a man Tuesday evening following an alleged assault on U.S. Representative Nancy Mace inside the Rayburn House Office Building.

Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms

A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."

Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room

Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.

Suspected teen killer brags on Instagram after murder; mother watches son open fire: DC court report

A suspected teen killer from D.C. bragged on an Instagram live stream days after allegedly murdering a 14-year-old boy, according to a court report that also claims the suspect’s mother watched as her son opened fire. 

George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs

Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.

Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.

Pregnant woman shot dead in DC; baby in critical condition: police

A manhunt continues for the gunmen who shot and killed a pregnant woman in Washington, D.C. Thursday while she sat in a parked car.

Democratic candidate forum silent on Sen. Feinstein's return to Capitol Hill

Sen. Dianne Feinstein walked to her seat at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday and received a standing ovation, resuming her duties after a three-month absence as she recovered from shingles.

Jan. 6 final report: Trump 'lit that fire' of Capitol insurrection

The Jan. 6 committee’s report asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.

UC Berkeley's new police chief used to lead US Capitol police

UC Berkeley's police department is getting a new police chief – the former acting police chief at the US Capitol.

Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution

Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.