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(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Capitol Police Roll Out Transgender Policy; Union Cries Foul

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 16, 2015 at 5:00am

(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Critics Decry Capitol Police ‘Old Boys’ Network’

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 9, 2015 at 11:50am

Ryan, right, and his chief of staff are being sued for $100,000. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Paul Ryan Asked to Curb Congressional Travel

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 6, 2015 at 4:34pm

Boehner is in the market for a sweet ride now that he won't be whisked around by a protective detail. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Congress’ Car Dealers Offer Boehner Shopping Advice

By Hannah Hess and Bridget Bowman

Posted November 6, 2015 at 12:20pm

Chaka Fattah was indicted Wednesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Fattah’s Son Found Guilty on 22 Counts in Fraud Case

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 5, 2015 at 2:13pm

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hill Makes Pitch for Protected Bike Lanes

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 5, 2015 at 5:00am

(Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Bison Lovers to Stampede Rayburn Tonight

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 4, 2015 at 1:20pm

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Takai to Undergo Surgery for Cancerous Tumor

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 3, 2015 at 9:40pm

March for Life organizers are reaching out to staffers on Wednesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

March for Life Previews 2016 Theme for Hill Staffers

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 3, 2015 at 4:03pm

(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Reid Wants to Hire Post-Retirement Aide With Campaign Cash

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 2, 2015 at 6:06pm

(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Steve Cohen: FBI HQ Should Dump ‘Bully’ Hoover

By Hannah Hess

Posted November 2, 2015 at 1:58pm

(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Overheard: Hurry Up, Chris Murphy

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 30, 2015 at 1:34pm

Meeks expects to return to work in a few days. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Meeks Suffers Heart Attack

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 29, 2015 at 3:58pm

Ryan is the new speaker of the House. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Post-Boehner: Congress Flouts Decorum During Speaker Vote

By Hannah Hess and Bridget Bowman

Posted October 29, 2015 at 3:38pm

Takai will undergo treatment for the tumor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Mark Takai to Undergo Treatment for Pancreatic Tumor

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 29, 2015 at 3:08pm

Boehner whipped out the tissues one last time. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Time for Boehner to Break Out the Bubbly

By Bridget Bowman and Hannah Hess

Posted October 29, 2015 at 2:52pm

Carper endorsed Clinton after Joe Biden announced he would not run for president. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Carper Hit With Ethics Complaint Over Clinton Endorsement

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 29, 2015 at 2:35pm

The Guards' Harry Dunn celebrates as his team takes control of the Congressional Football Game for Charity. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Cops Clinch 14-6 Win Over Congress

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 29, 2015 at 8:44am

The Dude Does Not Abide Hungry Kids

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 2:47pm

Overheard: Build These Poor Congressmen Some Bunks

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 1:38pm

Hastert has been silent in the face of the accusations. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hastert Pleads Guilty in Hush Money Scheme

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 10:10am

Paul Broun Rails Against Paul Ryan, Animal Rights Activists

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 9:30am

Members have been practicing hard for the Congressional Football Game. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

For Congressional Football, It’s Game Day

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 5:00am

Dold runs a play during an early morning congressional football practice. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Late Nights, Early Sweat Sessions for Congressional Football Game Players

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 28, 2015 at 5:00am

The film makes its D.C. debut in January. (Photo courtesy Brent Roske)

Roske Gears Up for ‘Courting Des Moines’ Debut

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 26, 2015 at 3:56pm

The trophy is up for grabs Wednesday. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Emotional ‘Draft Night’ for Capitol Police Officer

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 26, 2015 at 12:48pm

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

After Capitol Police Missteps, Congress Looks the Other Way

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 26, 2015 at 5:00am

The Capitol Police union alleges department brass is circumventing the agency's mandatory retirement age of 57 to hire back friends. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Cozy With the Cops

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 26, 2015 at 5:00am

After Capitol Police Missteps, Congress Looks the Other Way

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 26, 2015 at 4:02am

Lerner in a House Oversight Committee hearing in in 2013. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

DOJ Clears Lois Lerner, Closes IRS Investigation

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 23, 2015 at 4:43pm

"I could see Hannity having fun with this," Shays said. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Congress’ Selfish Reason for Not Sharing CRS Reports

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 23, 2015 at 2:49pm

Hastings, left, compared the hearing to his impeachment proceedings. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Democrats Pack Benghazi Hearing to Lift Clinton’s Spirits

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 22, 2015 at 7:10pm

Lofgren said the sergeant-at-arms was overreacting. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Davis: Publishing Member’s Travel Plans Encourages ‘Bullying’

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 22, 2015 at 4:05pm

Democrats celebrated in the ornate Rayburn Room. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Toast Iran Deal as House Freedom Caucus Talks to Paul Ryan

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 21, 2015 at 5:52pm

Davis, right, and Schock attend Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2014. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Schock’s ‘Flamboyant’ Spending Under Review

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 21, 2015 at 12:34pm

Capitol Police stopped the nearly nude man jogging the stairs. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Nearly Nude, Drunk Runner Nabbed at Capitol

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 21, 2015 at 7:05am

Lujan Grisham and a companion stayed at a five-star palace-turned-hotel in Istanbul. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hidden Cash Financed Lawmakers’ Turkey Trips

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 20, 2015 at 3:37pm

What's next for the Schock office? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Post-Schock Spending Rules Unveiled

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 20, 2015 at 12:55pm

Clinton will testify on Oct. 22 to a panel that 30 percent of poll respondents think is politically motivated. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Survey Shows Skepticism of Benghazi Committee Motives

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 17, 2015 at 1:18pm

An Illinois angus beef farmer and cattle judge alleges LaHood, above, and Schock smeared him. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

LaHood, Schock Sued Over Hog Contest Allegations

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 16, 2015 at 12:01pm

Pelosi handed Hastert the gavel at the start of the 108th Congress. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hastert’s Hush Money Guilty Plea: Another Black Eye for Congress

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 16, 2015 at 5:00am

(Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hastert to Appear in Court This Month With Plea Agreement

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 15, 2015 at 10:52am

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Alan Grayson Attracts More Ethics Controversy

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 14, 2015 at 5:51pm

Levin Staffer Arrested for Allegedly Beating Lover With Shovel

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 13, 2015 at 1:25pm

Two of the three Young Guns, McCarthy, left, and Ryan, are still around. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

What Happened to the Young Guns?

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 13, 2015 at 5:00am

Hughes soaks in the support at the courthouse. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Campaign Finance Reformers Skeptical of Doug Hughes’ Strategy

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 9, 2015 at 1:35pm

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Capitol Police Chief Sits Down With Louis Farrakhan’s Executive Team

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 9, 2015 at 1:17pm

Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, speaks to a swarm of reporters following the House GOP conference meeting. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

‘What the Hell?!’ Mayhem After McCarthy’s Exit (Video)

By Hannah Hess and Bridget Bowman

Posted October 8, 2015 at 3:32pm

‘What the Hell?!’ Mayhem After McCarthy’s Exit (Video)

By Bridget Bowman and Hannah Hess

Posted October 8, 2015 at 2:33pm

No skinny-dipping allowed. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Capitol Police Nab Nude Dude Bathing in Neptune Fountain

By Hannah Hess

Posted October 8, 2015 at 10:22am