They keep Congress running. The shutdown plunged them into uncertainty While furloughed federal employees will see back pay after the partial government shutdown ends, contractors don’t have a guarantee. Roll Call · Oct 1, 2025
Republicans propose $30 million in stopgap for lawmaker security - Roll Call New spending would fund aid from local law enforcement, as members of Congress fear for their safety in the wake of the Charlie Kirk slaying. Roll Call · Sep 16, 2025
For Congress, security fears are a haunting part of the job - Roll Call The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks new debate after years of anguish over political violence. Roll Call · Sep 12, 2025
Some Red States Are Trying to Take Control of Their Blue Cities Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. was just one example of Republicans curbing local autonomy under the banner of public safety. Reason · Sep 11, 2025
In post-Jan. 6 era, 600 officers train for riots as threats to lawmakers climb toward record high The U.S. Capitol Police have led a massive training exercise in Maryland to improve coordination among law enforcement agencies The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
House votes to stand up Loudermilk-led subpanel investigating Jan. 6 - Roll Call Democrats have panned Loudermilk’s efforts around Jan. 6 as an attempt to redirect blame for the attack and exonerate President Donald Trump. Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025
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. Roll Call · Aug 29, 2025
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. Roll Call · Aug 18, 2025
House ramps up security offerings heading into August recess - Roll Call Members of Congress have clamored for enhanced measures to keep them safe, particularly while in their home districts. Roll Call · Jul 22, 2025
Pay caps are a ‘slap in the face’ for some in Capitol Police - Roll Call Overtime fuels the congressional force, but the current system needs work, some Capitol Police officers say. Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025
Capitol Police Zip-Tied Elderly Wheelchair Users During Protest Over Medicaid Cuts Thirty-four demonstrators were arrested for "illegally demonstrating" inside a federal building during a die-in protest against proposed Medicaid cuts. Latin Times · Jun 26, 2025
Protesters in wheelchairs cuffed with zip-ties during Capitol demonstrations against Medicaid cuts More than 30 demonstrators arrested ahead of Senate vote over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ that could leave millions uninsured The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
House subcommittee advances Legislative Branch spending bill - Roll Call A proposal to cut the GAO's budget nearly in half could cause Congress to miss out on billions of dollars in savings, Democrats say. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025
Man Who Ran Republican Rep. Off The Road Shouting 'Death To Israel' Arrested And Charged Republican Rep. Max Miller said that a man who ran him off the road while shouting "death to Israel" has been arrested and charged with aggravated menacing Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 20, 2025 Photos of the week | June 13-19, 2025 - Roll Call The Senate took center stage for a few days during a shortened week in the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call’s Bill Clark and Tom Williams.
Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025 ‘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.
Roll Call · Jun 16, 2025 Security concerns shake Congress in the wake of Minnesota slayings - Roll Call As law enforcement grapples with rising threats against members of Congress, it’s reignited lingering questions about safety at and away from the Capitol.
We Got This Covered · Jun 11, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene honors law enforcement, calls one of D.C.’s top cops a liar Tell us more about those "agent provocateurs," Marj
Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025 Capitol Police union comes out hard against acting Chief Gallagher - Roll Call The union called on the police board to rescind the interim appointment of acting Chief Sean Gallagher, saying he “fails to meet the standard.”
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025 Video shows pastors arrested in Capitol Rotunda prayer-against-Trump encore The Independent was there as several religious activists were hauled away Monday for demonstrating against potential GOP cuts to Medicaid in President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
Roll Call · May 28, 2025 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.
Latin Times · May 23, 2025 Trump Instructs Republicans to 'Erase' January 6 Riots From History, Congressman Says Democrats accuse Trump and Republicans of attempting to erase the memory of the January 6 attack by refusing to install a legally mandated plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol.
Roll Call · May 20, 2025 Ashli Babbitt settlement sends ‘sickening’ message to police, Dems say - Roll Call Capitol Police chief says he’s “extremely disappointed" as the Justice Department prepares to settle with the family of slain Jan. 6 rioter.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Trump administration reaches $5 million settlement with Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt’s family: report Babbitt’s family filed wrongful death lawsuit after officer fatally shot her on January 6