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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
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Capitol Police Arrest One of Their Own on Arson Charges

By Hannah Hess
Posted November 3, 2015 at 1:48pm
(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
Miller oversees administrative officials appointed by Boehner, and helps keep the House in order. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Candice Miller Helped Shape Boehner’s Legacy From Administration Committee

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 7, 2015 at 1:22pm

Candice Miller Helped Shape Boehner’s Legacy From Administration Committee

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 7, 2015 at 12:23pm
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ethics Office Releases Report Detailing Lawmaker Travel to Azerbaijan

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 7, 2015 at 12:02pm

Grayson Files Benghazi Ethics Complaint Against McCarthy, Gowdy (Updated)

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 7, 2015 at 8:39am
McCarthy (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Murky Ethics Rules on McCarthy’s Benghazi Comments

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 6, 2015 at 3:56pm
Chaffetz talks with John Mica on Sept. 29 during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Inspector General Reopens Secret Service Probe of Chaffetz Leak

By Hannah Hess
Posted October 5, 2015 at 11:52am
Secret Service behavior "threatens" Congress' oversight of law enforcement, Grassley stated. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Secret Service Targeting of Chaffetz Alarms Lawmakers

By Hannah Hess and Matthew Fleming
Posted October 2, 2015 at 3:05pm

Secret Service Targeting of Chaffetz Alarms Lawmakers

By Matthew Fleming and Hannah Hess
Posted October 2, 2015 at 2:07pm
Cummings, left, and Chairman Chaffetz, right, head the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Secret Service Criticism Made Chaffetz a Target (Video)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 30, 2015 at 6:01pm
Eidinger, left, is challenging his arrest during an April hearing. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

GOP Staffer Agrees to Testify in D.C. Superior Court (Updated)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 30, 2015 at 2:42pm
Cloakroom buzzed about sexual harassment as the House Ethics Committee announced its next step on Farenthold's case. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Farenthold Case Prompts Talk About Sexual Harassment on Capitol Hill

By Hannah Hess and Rebecca Gale
Posted September 29, 2015 at 4:32pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Can Eisenhower Memorial Go It Alone Without Congress?

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 29, 2015 at 5:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Judge Strikes Down 4 Bribery Counts in Menendez Case (Updated)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 28, 2015 at 6:00pm
Farenthold remains confident the House Ethics Committee will dismiss the case. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Office of Congressional Ethics Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claims Against Farenthold

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 28, 2015 at 4:30pm
(Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Plea Negotiations Underway in Hastert Case

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 28, 2015 at 12:10pm
Boehner and Pelosi each urged the Senate to take the House's highway bill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Democrats React to Boehner Resignation

By Emma Dumain and Hannah Hess
Posted September 25, 2015 at 4:59pm
Cummings, left, and Chairman Chaffetz, right, head the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Oversight Leaders Move to Quash Subpoenas

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 24, 2015 at 3:26pm
Pope Francis addresses a Joint Meeting of Congress Thursday in the Capitol. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Divergent Senate Reactions to Pope’s Call for Environmental Action

By Hannah Hess and Matthew Fleming
Posted September 24, 2015 at 1:32pm
Pope Francis arrives to meet with Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, in the Capitol before delivering his speech to a joint meeting of Congress on Sept. 24. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Inside the Senate Lineup Ahead of Pope Speech

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 24, 2015 at 10:47am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Michigan Militia Group Disavows Threat to Stabenow

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 23, 2015 at 4:14pm
The man threatening Stabenow claims strong ties to a Michigan militia group. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Militia Organizer Threatens to Arrest Stabenow Over Iran Deal

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 22, 2015 at 5:43pm
Critics of the chief called for an immediate change in leadership. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pope Visit Comes During Tumultuous Time for Capitol Police

By Hannah Hess and Bridget Bowman
Posted September 22, 2015 at 5:00am

Pope Visit Comes During Tumultuous Time for Capitol Police

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 22, 2015 at 4:01am
Fattah dismissed the case as "frivolous litigation" on Thursday. (Bill Clark/Roll Call File Photo)

Judge Grants Chaka Fattah Contact With Fellow Members, Former Staffers

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 18, 2015 at 12:14pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Menendez Keeps Busy at Capitol During Newark Hearing

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 17, 2015 at 4:24pm
Daschle, Dole and Lott will push to make the Ike memorial plan a reality. (Rebecca Roth/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Senate Heavy Hitters Join Eisenhower Memorial Efforts

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 16, 2015 at 12:09pm
The House Ethics Committee is under pressure to release the OCE's findings on the Azerbaijan probe. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pressure Mounts for Release of Azerbaijan Report

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 16, 2015 at 5:00am

Pressure Mounts for Release of Azerbaijan Report

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 16, 2015 at 4:02am
Trump says the Capitol Dome restoration project is behind schedule. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Trump’s Terrific Capitol Dome Construction Advice (Video)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 15, 2015 at 12:05pm
Bystanders overlook the scene of a shooting by a security guard near the McDonald's in Union Station. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Suspect Shot by Union Station Security Guard Dies

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 11, 2015 at 2:00pm
Andy Parker, whose daughter Alison, a reporter for WDBJ-TV, was killed live on air last month, demanded action. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Goodlatte Unwittingly Tries to Double-Book Andy Parker During Gun Control Rally (Updated)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 10, 2015 at 4:30pm

Goodlatte Unwittingly Tries to Double-Book Andy Parker During Gun Control Rally (Updated)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 10, 2015 at 3:31pm
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Bob Dole Steering Private Fundraising Campaign for Ike Memorial

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 10, 2015 at 2:23pm
Fattah, right, was in federal court over recess, pleading not guilty to conspiracy charges in a long-running DOJ probe. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Congressional Ethics Probes Gained Steam During Recess

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 10, 2015 at 5:00am

Congressional Ethics Probes Gained Steam During Recess

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 10, 2015 at 4:01am
Broun's associate pleaded guilty to making false statements. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Tea Party Whisperer Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 8, 2015 at 3:37pm
Honda's lawyers are pushing back on the allegations, saying no rules were violated. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Ethics Committee Extends Review of Mike Honda

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 3, 2015 at 5:25pm
Fattah dismissed the case as "frivolous litigation" on Thursday. (Bill Clark/Roll Call File Photo)

Fattah Case: Congressional Gmail Subject to Subpoena

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 3, 2015 at 4:06pm

White House Aide Facing Indictment Has Resigned

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 2, 2015 at 5:15pm
Honda has also hired a public relations firm, specializing in crisis communications. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Mike Honda Lawyers Up

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 2, 2015 at 12:52pm

White House Staffer Indicted for Shooting at Capitol Police Boyfriend

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 1, 2015 at 4:17pm

Capitol Police Arrest Secret Service Impersonator in Scalise’s Office (Video)

By Hannah Hess
Posted September 1, 2015 at 12:08pm

Lousiana State Society Gives Back to D.C. on Katrina Anniversary

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 28, 2015 at 1:01pm
Sensenbrenner slammed the panel planning a memorial to Ike. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ike Memorial Gets Another Critic

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 28, 2015 at 5:00am
Hughes leaves the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse, May 21 after pleading not guilty to six counts regarding his landing of a gyrocopter on the West Lawn of the Capitol in April. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Doug Hughes Legal Team Takes Aim at D.C. Airspace Security

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 27, 2015 at 1:49pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ethics Battle Still Brewing Over Azerbaijan Travel

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 27, 2015 at 5:00am
Chaka Fattah was indicted Wednesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Court Orders in Chaka Fattah Case Could Complicate Life in Congress

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 26, 2015 at 1:41pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Prosecutors: Menendez Argument ‘Blueprint’ for Criminal Immunity on Capitol Hill

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 25, 2015 at 6:07pm
(Flyer image courtesy of SBEC)

Free Snow Cones for Those Who Hate Internet Taxes

By Hannah Hess
Posted August 25, 2015 at 5:49pm