The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Though no longer at the geographic center of the Federal District, the Capitol forms the origin point for the District's street-numbering system and the District's four quadrants.
A tree from the Land of Enchantment better known as New Mexico, is this years Christmas centerpiece in front of the Capitol. (Dec. 4)
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Actress and activist Jane Fonda addressed a crowd of supporters on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol about the importance of climate change, part of her "Fire Drill Friday" initiative. (Nov. 29)
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U.S. lawmakers came together on Thursday to remember Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings who died last week. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praised the civil rights champion with Senator Chuck..
Republican lawmakers Matt Gaetz, Steve Scalise and some of their colleagues on Wednesday disrupted a closed-door meeting that is part of the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry in which a..
Military aircraft were scrambled over Washington, D.C., after an airplane violated airspace restrictions, prompting a brief lockdown at the White House and on Capitol Hill. NYTimes.com - Published
Here are the top stories for Monday, November 25th: Trump defends actions in Navy Seal case; Trial set for Epstein guards accused of falsifying records; Tbilisi protesters march for new elections;.. USATODAY.com - Published
On November 17, 1800, the United States Congress met for the very first time in the as-yet-unfinished Capitol building in Washington, D.C. CBS News - Published
Protesters wearing "arrest Trump" T-shirts and dozens of people anxious to witness the hearing crowded outside the hearing room at the U.S. Capitol.
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Jane Fonda advocated for peace and climate protection at a rally Friday in front of the U.S. Capitol. She is taking part in weekly protests that call for urgent reduction in the use of fossil fuels... USATODAY.com - Published
Acting US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe Phil Reeker has arrived at the U.S. Capitol. Reeker is meeting behind closed doors to testify before the House committees on Saturday as part of the.. USATODAY.com - Published
A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand Thursday as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
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Members of the public are paying their respects to the late Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, as his body lies in state outside the House chamber where he served for 23 years. (Oct. 24)
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The late Rep. Elijah Cummings was hailed as the "North Star" for fellow House Democrats as congressional leaders and colleagues paid tribute to him at a Capitol ceremony Thursday. (Oct. 24)
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Mourners lined up early on Thursday to pay their respects to the late Representative Elijah Cummings, a powerful legislator and civil rights activist who became the first African-American to lie in.. Reuters - Published
Representative Elijah E. Cummings, who died last week, became the first African-American elected official to lie in state in the Capitol on Thursday. NYTimes.com - Published
Republican Congressman Mark Meadows expressed how much his friendship across the aisle with the late Elijah Cummings meant to him. Cummings is lying in state in the U.S. Capitol. CBS News - Published
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the first official to speak as longtime Congressman Elijah Cummings lay in state in the U.S. Capitol. She described him as the "North Star" who lived his life for others. CBS News - Published
Cummings, a Democrat whose district included sections of Baltimore, died last week at age 68 from complications related to longstanding health issues.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent arrived on Capitol Hill to testify.as part of the House Democrats' impeachment probe into Trump's dealings with Ukraine. (Oct. 15)
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The 81-year-old actress was charged with unlawful demonstration and was later released on her own recognizance, Capitol Police said. NYTimes.com - Published
Jane Fonda was arrested Friday as she protested climate change on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building. The 81-year-old actress was participating in her weekly "Fire Drill Friday" campaign. CBS News - Published
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 421-0 on Wednesday for a resolution calling on President Donald Trump to release a whistleblower complaint to Congress, despite the administration letting them.. Reuters - Published
The group of activists want Congress to take up a "climate emergency" resolution introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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An Oregon state senator who was among Republican lawmakers who fled the Capitol last month to scuttle a vote on a bill to fight climate change faces a conduct hearing over remarks tinged with threats.. Reuters - Published
An annual Fourth of July concert was held on the U.S. Capitol lawn, with numerous performers and the National Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture as fireworks began at dusk near.. USATODAY.com - Published
Hundreds of loggers and farmers rallied at the Capitol Thursday against a greenhouse gas emissions bill and in support of 11 absent Republican senators.
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Oregon Senate Republicans were once again absent from a scheduled Senate floor session Monday morning, the fourth day they have avoided the Capitol.
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In a contentious meeting at the Capitol, Senate Republicans said they were prepared to overturn tariffs on Mexico if President Trump pushed forward. NYTimes.com - Published
In a contentious meeting at the Capitol, Senate Republicans told senior White House officials that they are prepared to resist tariffs on Mexico if President Trump pushes forward. NYTimes.com - Published
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