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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,

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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

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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.

Lighting of Capitol Christmas tree

The Independent on MSN · 12h

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 in Washington DC on Tuesday, 3 December.

DC News Now on MSN · 19h

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 Christmas Tree and the National Christmas Tree take place. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree The lighting of the U.

UPI · 11h

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, D.C., on Tuesday night during a ceremony to ring-in the 2024 holiday season.

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Trump’s DOGE push finds support from some Democrats on Capitol Hill

Elon Musk’s promise to severely slash government spending has found glimmers of support from some unlikely allies: Democrats.

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 ...

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Sarah McBride says transgender bathroom bans at Capitol are 'attempt to misdirect' from big issues

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, called a push for transgender bathroom bans an "attempt to ...

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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.

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Trump nominees visit senators on Capitol Hill

A parade of nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's new cabinet are back on Capitol Hill. His picks for attorney general, ...

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Capitol’s new crop: Jeff Hurd, Colorado’s ‘accidental politician’ who is taking over Boebert’s old House seat

Rep-elect Jeff Hurd (R-CO), the incoming freshman for Colorado’s 3rd congressional District, admits his representation style ...

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Montana lawmakers reject motion banning transgender representative from using women’s restroom at state capitol

Montana lawmakers, including several Republicans, voted down a measure to ban the state’s first transgender legislator from ...

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