Act of Congress (United States)

The noted historian celebrates the nation's Capitol building as more than just an architectural and artistic marvel. It is nothing less than the spirit of America writ in stone.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that retired general Russel Honore, who coordinated the Hurricane Katrina response, will oversee an immediate security review at the US Capitol following last week's deadly riot by a pro-Trump mob.She also said there was "strong interest" in Congress for a 9...

As many as 25,000 National Guard troops will be in Washington, D.C., for President-elect Joe Bide...

A photograph of someone carrying a bust of Abraham Lincoln out of the White House raised questions (and unfounded accusations) for some viewers.

The Biden transition team is pressing the Senate to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's national security nominees ahead of the inauguration next week, saying the country's security is "at stake."

Congress has been briefed on a number of threats to the Capitol in the leadup to the inauguration

Can you be fired for joining a violent mob that storms the Capitol? Of course you can. It's not even a close case. Non-unionized workers in the United States -- about 90% of all workers -- are employed at-will.

Federal and local authorities across the country pressed their hunt over the weekend for the members of the angry mob that stormed the Capitol building last Wednesday, as Washington's mayor issued …

Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy says at least 25 domestic terrorism cases have been opened as a result of the assault on the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, according to a released summary of a call with Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., on Sunday.

Trump's Capitol failings define 'dereliction of duty.' Pelosi asked about nuclear codes for good reason.

After announcing that he planned to "clarify" the meaning Section 230 free speech internet rules back in October 2020, FAA chairman Ajit Pai has now backed away from that idea.

President Trump urged rioters who stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday to remain "peaceful," with reports emerging that a woman was shot.

Senior national security officials said they have been briefed about a threat that a plane would crash into the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, but told Fox News that the threat did not seem to be "credible."

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell thinks it's dangerous for his party to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's election triumph. But some Republicans are charging ahead...

The next crucial step in the United States' Pony Express version of democracy is upon us -- and so is the final opportunity in President Donald Trump's desperate quest to overturn results from the election he lost.

As the Trump administration accelerates the pace of federal executions in its final days, some Democrats are feeling more urgency to push the president-elect to act upon taking office.

Donald Trump, after caving to pressure and signing a $900 billion coronavirus relief and stimulus package, faces another potential embarrassment this week in the waning days of his presidency with Congress poised to override his veto of a defense bill.A two-thirds majority vote is needed in the 435-...

Some states are shrinking or delaying plans for coverage expansion as they confront a challenging fiscal reality.

McCarthy will lead a new White House office of domestic climate policy.

Slates of presidential electors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia voted on Monday to make Biden's win official.