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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,

IJR · 19h

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

Reuters · 1d

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.

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NPR · 37m

Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol

Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle · 1h

Montana legislators vote down Capitol bathroom rule change aimed at transgender lawmakers

The three House Republicans who voted against the measure were Reps. David Bedey, R-Hamilton; Brad Barker, R-Luther; and Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell.

USA TODAY on MSN · 37m

Montana lawmakers won't ban the use of state capitol bathrooms for trans legislators

Montana Republicans in 2023 voted to silence Zephyr from floor debates for breaking decorum after she said lawmakers who backed a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors wou

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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 ...

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Capitol’s new crop: Freedom Caucus attracts new blood as group looks to expand influence

Rep.-elect Mark Harris (R-NC) told the Washington Examiner he would be interested in joining the group, especially because of ...

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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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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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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, ...

20hon MSN

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, ...

The Points Guy4h

Airlines to be grilled on Capitol Hill over rising add-on fees

Five major U.S. airlines will be called to testify on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over rising ancillary fees paid by passengers ...

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