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Court rejects Capitol Police rules on demonstrations on Capitol steps

A federal appeals court in Washington on Tuesday threw out rules restricting protesters from the steps of the U.S. Capitol, finding that they violated the free speech rights of demonstrators. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that U.S. Capitol Police…

Roll Call · Sep 22

Will Brian McGinnis Face Jail Time? US Marine Vet Faces Assault Charges After Senator 'Breaks His Arm'

Marine veteran and Senate candidate Brian McGinnis faces charges after a chaotic removal from a Senate hearing, sparking a political row.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

Man arrested and booked with assault after spraying strong-smelling liquid at Minnesota Democrat from syringe

The Guardian - US · Jan 28

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FACT FOCUS: Alleged FBI documents do not prove federal agents incited Jan. 6 Capitol attack

President Donald Trump buoyed the revival of a years-old conspiracy theory over the weekend, claiming that 50 pages of alleged FBI documents recently made public prove that 274 FBI agents at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were there to incite the attack

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 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

Police hunt gunman after person shot inside Union Station in Washington D.C.

The shooting took place inside the station on Monday afternoon, with the victim reportedly found ‘not conscious and not breathing’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Capitol Police recruit dead in Georgia car accident, others injured - Roll Call

The recruits were off duty at the time of the accident and had been attending the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center there, according to police.

Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025

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Suspect at Capitol with Molotov cocktails was targeting Trump’s Cabinet picks

A man arrested Monday at the Capitol with knives and Molotov cocktails said he was targeting Republican officials, court filings show.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

Man with gun cleared security and got into US Capitol for tour, cops say

James A Faber, 27, set off the metal detectors while entering the visitor center and was searched, but his weapon was not found

The Independent UK · 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 23, 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.

Roll Call · Jan 8, 2025

Capitol Police watchdog reports emerge into public view, but slowly - Roll Call

Inspector general reports can provide a glimpse inside Congress’ police force. Transparency advocates want to see more.

Roll Call · Sep 9, 2024

Cocaine Found In U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters Hallway

Cocaine found in US Capitol Police headquarters prompts investigation. Similar incident occurred at White House previously.

US congresswoman describes using fresh hot coffee to fend off attacker in her apartment building

Congresswoman gives first account of violent February altercation in new court documents

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

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The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

US congresswoman describes fending off attacker in her apartment building with hot coffee

Congresswoman gives first account of violent February altercation in new court documents

Roll Call · Nov 1, 2023

Capitol Police knew security precaution lapsed ahead of Paul Pelosi attack - Roll Call

The Capitol Police let a security precaution lapse for months ahead of the October 2022 break-in and attack on Paul Pelosi.

Roll Call · Oct 12, 2023

Capitol Police discriminated against Black K-9 trainer, congressional labor office finds - Roll Call

The Capitol Police discriminated and retaliated against the first Black training leader at the agency’s K-9 unit, a hearing officer found.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

Capitol Police arrest man with knives, smoke grenade who was impersonating officer

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a cop impersonator armed with “a stash of knives” and other equipment on Monday.

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The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Police arrest ‘fake officer’ armed with knives on Capitol Hill

Secret Service find ‘shell casings, a smoke grenade and a gas mask inside the suspect’s Ford Explorer,’ USCP says

Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022

5 key takeaways from January 6 panel’s report on US Capitol riot

Donald Trump led ‘multi-part conspiracy’ to overturn 2020 elections that ended in deadly riot, US committee says.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2022

Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists

USCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Capitol Police chief seeks additional security funds

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police are calling for more security funding for lawmakers after last week’s attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at the couple’s San Francisco home.

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges tied to hit-and-run cover-up resigns, sources say

WASHINGTON — Thomas Smith, a veteran U.S. Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges for trying to cover up a 2020 hit-and-run in Georgetown — which left a motorcyclist injured — has resigned from the department, sources said.

Roll Call · Aug 9, 2022

Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges tied to hit-and-run cover-up resigns, sources say - Roll Call

Thomas Smith, a veteran Capitol Police officer facing criminal charges for trying to cover-up a 2020 hit-and-run, has resigned.

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