Ricketts Apologizes for Using Capitol Police to Block Questions
Ricketts issued an apology after attempting to use Capitol Police to prevent questions from being asked, drawing criticism for the action.
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Ricketts issued an apology after attempting to use Capitol Police to prevent questions from being asked, drawing criticism for the action.
Harry Dunn, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who defended the Capitol during the January 6th attack, has lost his primary bid for a House seat in Maryland.

Jewish Congressman Randy Fine has received hateful antisemitic death threat voicemails, which are currently under investigation by the Capitol Police. He is among several Jewish members of Congress targeted.
Congress is advancing legislation to increase the retirement age for Capitol Police officers. This move comes in response to a growing number of threats against lawmakers.

January 6 Capitol police officers who were beaten by rioters expressed outrage, stating 'history will record this betrayal' after reports that Trump's Department of Justice erased convictions for treason related to the riot.

A US veteran was forcibly removed from Capitol Hill after protesting the war in Iran during a Senate hearing, resulting in injuries to three Capitol Police officers.

Montana Senator and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy helped throw out a former Marine Brian McGinnis, who was protesting the Iran war at the Capitol.
A scuffle in a Senate hearing room resulted in injuries to a protester and three Capitol Police officers, requiring medical treatment for all involved.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan commended his officers, saying this is why they conduct monthly active-shooter exercises.

Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts was seen calling Capitol Police after a reporter questioned him about Mitch McConnell's health, an incident for which he later apologized.

Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit seeking to block payouts from a fund that may include individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This action comes as a defense attorney indicated that rioters' conduct would be considered for these fund distributions.
The White House is defending a proposed $1.776 billion fund to compensate alleged victims of the Biden judicial system, which critics believe is being used to reward allies of the president, including those who attacked Capitol police.

Shauni Kerkhoff, a Capitol Police officer, was falsely accused in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case, raising questions about her ability to move past the wrongful implication.
The alleged D.C. pipe bomber, Brian Cole Jr., may adopt a debunked conspiracy theory involving a cleared Capitol Police officer as part of his defense strategy.

Former Navy SEAL and Senator Tim Sheehy intervened during a Senate hearing, tackling an anti-war protester whom Capitol Police were struggling to remove from the room.

An anti-war activist, Brian C. McGinnis, was arrested at the U.S. Capitol Hill after a scuffle that left him and three police officers injured. He faces charges including assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.
Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room AP News

Six-week-old puppies are undergoing training with the potential to become future Capitol Police K-9s, charming onlookers with their cuteness.

Donald Trump's administration engages in diplomatic efforts with Iran, which is reviewing a US proposal, while also facing public disagreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military strategy in the region.

Senator Cory Booker reportedly observed Capitol Police confronting TMZ DC staff regarding a security protocol error on Capitol Hill.

Dozens of US military veterans were arrested by Capitol Police at the US Capitol during a protest against a potential war with Iran. The veterans gathered to voice their opposition to military action, drawing parallels to past conflicts.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has officially endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in his second bid for Congress, specifically for the Democratic primary in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Former Marine protester Brian McGinnis was involved in an altercation with Senator Tim Sheehy and Capitol Police during an Armed Services Subcommittee hearing, leading to his removal.

Senator Tim Sheehy provided an update on an altercation with an ex-Marine anti-war protestor during a Senate hearing, explaining his actions in helping Capitol police remove the individual.

Following the State of the Union address, Senator Elizabeth Warren challenged President Trump's claims on affordability, while Rep. Ilhan Omar reported her guest was arrested by Capitol Police during the event.