Capitol

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

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An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.

|ByIDAN KWELLER, MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

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Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC, US, August 23, 2026.

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix zoomed through the National Mall, past the US Capitol, down historic Pennsylvania Avenue, and around the National Archives, in the marquee event on Sunday afternoon.

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Trump ex-adviser Bannon sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress

Steve Bannon, who pleaded not guilty, could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on those charges.

OCTOBER 21, 2022ByREUTERS
Former US president Donald Trump's White House chief strategist Steve Bannon attends his arraignment at the New York Criminal Courthouse in New York, US, September 8, 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2022ByREUTERS
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.

Proud Boys recruit sentenced to 4.5 years for role in US Capitol riot

A security detail for then-US Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer was whisking him to safety when they saw Pruitt approaching in their direction.

AUGUST 29, 2022ByREUTERS
A member of the Proud Boys gestures in front of the Oregon State Capitol during a protest in support of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol in Washington, in Salem, Oregon, US, January 8, 2022.

Man drives into barricade near US Capitol, shoots himself

The background of the incident was unclear, although police say it does not appear members of Congress were the target.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A blue car is seen after ramming a police barricade outside the US Capitol building in an incident that reportedly resulted in the death of one Capitol police officer, the injury of another officer and the death of the driver as a result of police gunfire on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection hearing: 4 key takeaways from day 6

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony focused on what Mark Meadows and Donald Trump knew about the attack in the days before and on Jan. 6, informed by her close working proximity to both men.

JUNE 29, 2022ByREUTERS
FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando on Saturday.

Immediate evacuations ordered at US Capitol, police say 'no threat'

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Congress will investigate what went wrong in Wednesday's security scare, which turned out to be a military aircraft dropping parachutists into a baseball game.

APRIL 21, 2022ByHALEY COHEN
THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.

Trump says he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he runs and wins

Trump stated that Jan. 6 rioters were being treated "so unfairly."

JANUARY 30, 2022ByREUTERS
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.

Rep. Boebert asks Jews visiting Capitol if they're doing ‘reconnaissance’

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert said she asked Jews if they were doing "reconnaissance" as a joke.

JANUARY 21, 2022ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
US Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Voices from the Arab press: Is American democracy doomed to fail?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

JANUARY 20, 2022ByMEDIA LINE
THE US Capitol building is blanketed with snow, in Washington, January 4.

It's time to choose, Biden tells Republicans in fiery voting rights speech

"Not a single Republican has displayed the courage to stand up to a defeated president to protect America's right to vote," Biden said. "Not one."

JANUARY 12, 2022ByREUTERS
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks inside the Oval Office at the White House, last Tuesday.