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One idea to retain Capitol Police officers? Up the retirement age

As the Capitol Police force is strained to its limits, lawmakers are looking to a key group of officers — those who are nearing retirement. The House passed a bill Monday evening that could potentially allow Capitol Police officers to work until the age of 65. “No officer should be…

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Capitol Police budget request tops $1 billion - Roll Call

It was Chief Michael Sullivan’s first time in the budget hot seat since his hiring. He faced questions about threats, retention and more.

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Marine vet whose arm was broken when senator tossed him from Iran war briefing ‘got in a little too deep,’ says mom

Exclusive: Marine Corps veteran Brian McGinnis, whose wife is Palestinian, ‘has strong feelings’ about the Middle East, his mother told The Independent

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Police arrest 18-year-old suspect for allegedly running at U.S. Capitol with shotgun

The shotgun was loaded and the suspect was wearing a "tactical vest," the Capitol Police chief said.

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Threats against members of Congress skyrocketed in 2025

The new stat was released following startling incidents involving Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost.

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Scoop: Democrat requests police investigation into Trump over "threatening" posts

"All of these posts are intimidating, threatening, and concerning," Rep. Jason Crow's office wrote.

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Jury finds Capitol Police discriminated against female officer - Roll Call

A jury in D.C. federal court on Thursday awarded damages to a former K-9 trainee who said she was dismissed from the program based on her sex.

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Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing

Members of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety

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Wisconsin legislative feud erupts in public with lawmaker accused of threatening fellow legislators

A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers

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Capitol Police nixes its equity and inclusion office - Roll Call

The Capitol Police department quietly phased out the office “over the last couple of weeks,” amid a nationwide GOP push to root out DEI.

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New Capitol Police chief faces DC takeover, member security - Roll Call

New police chief had stints in Louisville, Baltimore and Phoenix before taking the helm at the U.S. Capitol.

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‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings - Roll Call

But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a vexing problem.

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Michael Sullivan named chief of Capitol Police - Roll Call

The Capitol Police board has picked Michael G. Sullivan, a former interim chief of police in Phoenix, to lead the Capitol Police.

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Congressional agencies look for boost amid government downsizing - Roll Call

Legislative branch agencies are generally asking for funding hikes during an era when the White House is slashing spending.

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He led a Capitol Police force reeling after Jan. 6. Now Chief Manger is retiring

“Things are better than they were when I started,” says J. Thomas Manger, who is retiring after almost four years as chief.

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Trump administration to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt's fatal shooting in Capitol

The Trump administration has agreed to pay just under $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that Ashli Babbitt’s family filed over her shooting by an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot

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Ben from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream arrested at Senate hearing protesting the killing of Gaza children with US bombs

The protest erupted as Robert F Kennedy was testifying

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Capitol Police chief addresses ‘human failure’ that led to security lapses - Roll Call

After guns were missed at screening checkpoints, lawmakers called the breaches “unacceptable” while also praising the Capitol Police force.

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Security lapses involving weapons prompt scrutiny of Capitol screening - Roll Call

Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger will face questions this week about safety at the Capitol complex after screening failures.

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Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announces retirement - Roll Call

Manger took over the Hill’s police force in 2021, in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack that saw the Capitol breached by Trump supporters.

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Living under the laws they make: How a workplace push changed Congress - Roll Call

Thirty years ago, Newt Gingrich vowed to apply the country’s laws to Congress. Now early backers are looking back on the Congressional Accountability Act.

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Man found carrying handgun after taking Capitol tour - Roll Call

“We are severely disappointed in the security failure,” House Administration leaders said, vowing to scrutinize screening procedures.

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Capitol Police discrimination suit could go to trial later this year - Roll Call

A discrimination lawsuit filed by a Capitol Police officer regarding her dismissal from a K-9 unit training program may go to trial this year.

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Rep. Loudermilk targets Liz Cheney, calls for more probes of Jan. 6 - Roll Call

As the fourth anniversary of the Capitol attack approaches, the Georgia Republican released a new report. Democrats pushed back, calling it “baseless.”

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US Capitol Police Arrest Suspect For Assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace was physically accosted on Capitol grounds, emphasizing women's safety. She remains committed to her mission despite sustaining minor injur...

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