After Dems win, they can crush Trump A Democratic majority will have the tools to stop the Trump agenda — but it must use them Salon · Sep 24
D.C. Circuit Rejects Limits on Capitol Steps Demonstrations Regulations limiting demonstrations on the Eastern Steps to those sponsored by members of Congress are unreasonable. Reason · Sep 22
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… Roll Call · Apr 27
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. Roll Call · Mar 17
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 The Independent UK · Mar 5
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. Axios · Feb 17
Threats against members of Congress skyrocketed in 2025 The new stat was released following startling incidents involving Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost. Axios · Jan 28
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. Axios · Nov 21, 2025
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. Roll Call · Nov 6, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Sep 8, 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
‘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 17, 2025
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 2, 2025 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.
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.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 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
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 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
Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Mar 24, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Jan 23, 2025 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.
Roll Call · Jan 8, 2025 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.