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Man with hammer arrested while trying to enter U.S. Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police officers arrested a man who tried to enter the Capitol Building on Friday afternoon with a hammer in his bag, after he became aggressive with officers during a security screening.
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Man with hammer arrested at Capitol Visitor's Center
The Ohio man was going through the screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center on Friday afternoon when a police officer spotted the hammer inside his backpack.
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State of the Union to cause DC road closures Thursday
President Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address and his last before the November election. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on what’s planned and how it will impact traffic around Capitol Hill.
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State of the Union: Here are the road closures around the US Capitol Thursday
Here’s what to know about the fencing and road closures for the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on March 7.
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Protesters for ceasefire in Gaza arrested in Capitol Rotunda
As senate negotiations continued for aid to Israel, a group of demonstrators from across the country demanded an end to military aid to Israel, and were arrested during a protest in the Rotunda.
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Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
The Supreme Court says it’ll hear appeals that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against ex-President Donald Trump.
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Driver arrested after crashing into barrier near US Capitol
A driver crashed into a barrier near the U.S. Capitol and was arrested early Thursday, authorities say.
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Driver arrested after crashing into barrier near US Capitol: police
A driver crashed into a barrier near the U.S. Capitol and was arrested early Thursday, authorities say. Kevin Simon, 28, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, resisting arrest and leaving after colliding after what U.S. Capitol Police called a traffic collision. A white sedan with a crushed front end remained in the area. Police say Simon was speeding...
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The 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived safely in DC
This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C., and was set up by employees from the U.S. Forest Service and the Architect of the Capitol’s office on Friday morning.
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Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in Washington D.C.
The 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested in West Virginia.
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March for Israel brings emotional rally to National Mall
Tens of thousands of people, some local and some from across the country, rallied in D.C. to support Israel in its fight against Hamas. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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March for Israel expected to bring large crowd, high security
A massive security response is underway on the National Mall ahead of a rally in support of Israel on Tuesday. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on security measures and the expected crowd.
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March for Israel brings DC road closures, extra security but no arrests reported
Parking restrictions and road closures around the National Mall will end early Wednesday.
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March for Israel to close roads around the National Mall
Here’s what to know about road closures ahead of the pro-Israel rally in D.C. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Two men arrested for gun possession near US Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police officers arrested two men after they crashed a stolen car into a vehicle barricade and then tried to run away armed with modified guns. News4’s Mauricio Casillas spoke exclusively with the Capitol police chief about the arrest, and the uptick in crime the District is experiencing.
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Pelosi accuses interim House speaker of ordering her to give up office in Capitol
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused new interim Speaker Patrick McHenry on Tuesday night of kicking her out of her workspace in the Capitol just hours after the chamber’s abrupt change in leadership.
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What is a government shutdown and why do they keep happening?
A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a budget before the start of the new fiscal year. Here’s what you need to know.
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Man convicted of bomb threat outside Library of Congress sentenced to probation after year in jail
A man whose bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol forced evacuations and sparked an hourslong standoff with police in 2021 was sentenced to five years of probation Friday after a year in jail. Floyd Ray Roseberry of Grover, North Carolina, drove a black pickup truck onto a sidewalk near the Library of Congress and livestreamed a litany of grievances on...
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Labor Day festivities to continue in sizzling temps
Be sure to stay in the shade and hydrate often if you plan to stop by the National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Senate lockdown lifted after false reports of shooting
The scare on Capitol Hill forced staffers out of their offices with their hands up, ahead of an already super-charged D.C. before Trump’s indictment hearing. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.