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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.
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Capitol Police speak about Capitol Hill scare
U.S. Capitol Police officers searched Senate office buildings on Wednesday afternoon after officials received what police described as a “concerning 911 call.” The buildings were later cleared.
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‘We found nothing concerning': Senate office buildings searched after report of shooter
U.S. Capitol Police officers searched Senate office buildings after receiving what they described as a “concerning 911 call” on Wednesday.
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Florida Man Charged With Throwing Explosive at Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
More than 1,000 people have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for alleged crimes related to the Capitol breach, officials said. More than 320 people have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
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Biden Fires Architect of the Capitol Over Alleged Abuses
President Joe Biden has fired the embattled Architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton, following a scathing inspector general report on his personal and professional management and calls for his removal.
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State of the Union: Here are the Road Closures Around the US Capitol
Here’s what to know about the fencing and road closures for the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7.
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‘Unfortunate Necessity': Residents React to Return of Fencing at US Capitol
Temporary fencing is up, and road closures are planned around the U.S. Capitol for the State of the Union address on Tuesday. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.