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USAID worker-turned-lawmaker: 'This is no way to govern'
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), a former U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employee, was among a chorus of Democrats on Monday blasting the turmoil surrounding the agency. “You have ...The Hill - 3d -
Republicans brace for a messy slog on Capitol Hill
The House GOP found progress but not unity at its Florida retreat.Politico - Jan. 29 -
Trump’s spending freeze roils Capitol Hill
The Trump administration’s expansive freeze on federal grants and other executive spending roiled Washington on Tuesday, drawing howls from Democrats — and a few well-placed Republicans — who say ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze
President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Security breach at US Capitol: ABC News exclusive
A man who toured the Capitol was found with a gun on Tuesday, officials said.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Lawmakers meet on slew of Trump Cabinet picks
Another handful of President Trump's picks for his Cabinet are either appearing on Capitol Hill or under consideration for confirmation Thursday. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has the ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'
Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill this week that would seemingly ban men from masturbating or engaging in other sexual acts when they have no "intent to ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Freed Capitol riot ringleaders regroup - and vow 'retribution'
Leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys called for prosecutions of police, prosecutors and members of a congressional committee.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Released Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes goes to Capitol campus to meet with GOP lawmakers
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, was in the Capitol complex on Wednesday to meet with GOP lawmakers — ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Lawmakers concerned over Jan. 6 case retaliation
Lawmakers are voicing their concerns over potential retaliation as some involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attacks begin to leave prison after President Trump's pardons. CBS News' Scott ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Convicted US Capitol rioter turns down pardon
Former "Maga granny" Pamela Hemphill tells the BBC the Trump government is trying to "rewrite history".BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Lawmakers react to Trump's executive orders
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to President Trump's executive orders signed on Day 1 of his second term in the White House. The actions include measures on immigration and birthright ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
South Korea president denies ordering arrest of lawmakers
Yoon Suk Yeol has made his first appearance at an impeachment trial which will decide if he should be permanently removed.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump returns to Capitol as vanquisher, capping unlikeliest comeback
It was either a homecoming or a heresy, depending on perspectives. The inauguration of President Trump on Monday capped an unlikely return to power for a figure who stunned the nation with his ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Trump inspects troops at U.S. Capitol
President Trump attended the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall. Mr. Trump inspected the troops as is custom for new U.S. presidents after their inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump, Vance sworn in at inauguration at U.S. Capitol
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have been sworn in moments after officially taking office at noon on the dot. Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Mr. Trump after Justice Brett Kavanaugh ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump arrives at the Capitol rotunda for his inauguration
Watch as President-elect Trump arrives at the Capitol rotunda for his inauguration, drawing cheers from those in the room and watching from other locations in the nation's capital.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
JD Vance introduced at inauguration ceremony inside Capitol
Vice President-elect JD Vance walks into the Capitol rotunda after being introduced at the inauguration ceremony.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
WATCH: Trump children arrive at US Capitol for inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump’s sons and daughters entered the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Biden and Harris enter the Capitol rotunda for Trump's inauguration
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris entered the Capitol rotunda for the inauguration of Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Mike Pence arrives at Capitol before Trump inauguration
Former Vice President Mike Pence has arrived at the Capitol ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump, Biden arrive at Capitol before inauguration ceremony
President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden have arrived at the Capitol ahead of inauguration ceremonies for Trump. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Biden and Trump arrive at the Capitol together
President Biden and President-elect Trump arrived at the Capitol together ahead of the inaugural ceremonies.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Inside the Capitol before Trump's inauguration ceremony
Extreme cold in Washington, D.C., has pushed President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration inside the Capitol. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
How law enforcement will secure the Capitol for Trump's inauguration
Officials say there are no credible threats at this time for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as more than 25,000 people prepare to protect Monday's ceremonies. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration
The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.Politico - Jan. 19 -
Lawmakers react to Supreme Court upholding TikTok nan
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the news of the Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what could happen next for ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Trump's Cabinet picks grilled on Capitol Hill
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are testifying at their Senate confirmation hearings. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down some of the news from their testimony.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol
President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Jimmy Carter's casket leaves the Capitol
Jimmy Carter's casket left the Capitol Thursday morning after two days of the former president lying in state. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol
Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’
California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 8