Capitol Hill

Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’

The protester, Brian McGinnis, a Marine veteran running as a Green Party candidate in North Carolina’s Senate race, disrupted a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on military readiness.

Brian McGinnis gets stuck in a door, injuring his arm, as Sen. Tim Sheehy and US Capitol Police officers attempt to remove him from a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on March 4, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Previous guests at the IAF Chairman's Conference include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Courtesy)

Israel Allies Foundation convenes global pro-Israel conference in Washington

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, US, December 6, 2025.

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025

FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders


Pence says Trump conduct around 2021 Capitol attack was reckless but not criminal

Former US vice president and Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence said he felt President Donald Trump's words and actions leading up to the Capitol attacks were reckless but not criminal.

 Storming of the DC Capitol, January 6, 2021.

January 6 US Capitol attack preceded by intelligence agency failures

A new report holds government agencies responsible for downplaying the threat of the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, even as it was happening.

 A MOB of supporters of then-US president Donald Trump climb through a window they broke, as they storm the United States Capitol Building in Washington, on January 6, 2021

Some of George Santos' constituents to lead rally demanding his expulsion

"This is not a Republican or Democrat issue," a coordinator of Concerned Citizens of NY-03 said.

 Newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing a scandal over his resume and claims he made on the campaign trail, makes a gesture with his left hand as he casts his vote for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from the House Chamber during a 10th round of voting for the new Speaker.

Embattled McCarthy fails to secure speakership after six rounds of votes

McCarthy faced fierce opposition from within the Republican caucus, as 19 members defected in the first round – which took place on Tuesday.

Committee Chairperson Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), US Rep Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Vice Chair US Rep Liz Cheney (R-WY) and US Rep Jamie Raskin (D-MD) get seated during a public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to investigate the January 6 Attack on US Capitol Hill, July 12, 2022.

US Capitol Police ready for future attacks as Jan. 6 anniversary looms

"The current threat climate, particularly against elected officials, will require continued and heightened vigilance," USCP Police Chief Tom Manger said in a statement.

AN EXPLOSION caused by a police munition is seen as supporters of then-US president Donald Trump riot in front of the Capitol Building, January 6, 2021.

New US Congress to be sworn in – what’s on Jewish orgs’ agenda?

For US Jewish organizations, the new Congress will mean seeking consensus between Republicans and Democrats to promote bills on issues important for the community.

The sun rises on the US Capitol dome before Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Jan. 6 panel recommends charging Trump with insurrection

The January 6th Committee asked the Justice Department to bring charges against Donald Trump, including obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress and more.

Former US President Donald Trump makes a fist while reacting to applause after speaking at the North Carolina GOP convention dinner in Greenville, North Carolina, US June 5, 2021.

Pelosi, Hoyer quit leadership: Will bipartisan support for Israel change? - analysis

Dr. Guy Ziv: “Mainstream Democratic politicians remain pro-Israel and the Democratic Party is still, by and large, a pro-Israel party.”

 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) leaves her office to announce her decision about her future at the US Capitol in Washington, US, November 17, 2022.

Georgia man, 80, arrested at US Capitol with guns in his van

Tony Payne of Tunnel Hill, Georgia told Capitol Police he had come to deliver documents to the US Supreme Court.

The "Field of flags" is seen on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Oath Keepers trial to resume with testimony from fresh witnesses

As hearings from the January 6th US Capitol riots continue, right-wing extremist group Oath Keepers has more evidence stacked them.

 A mob of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.