Congress · 116th Congress
Paying respects to Elijah Cummings at the Capitol? Here’s what you need to know
Cummings lies in state in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Public viewing will follow a private ceremony at 11 a.m.
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Congress · 116th Congress
They’re doing a halfway docent job
No elves, no coal: myth-busting the Capitol’s ‘little doors’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Creativity isn’t the only skill honed on the tour-giving beat.
Congress · 116th Congress
Other DC spots are closed. But Capitol tourism is booming
Watch: What really happens during a government shutdown, explained [jwp-video n=”1″]
Politics · 115th Congress
Paying Respects to McCain at the Capitol? Here’s What You Need to Know
John McCain lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda Friday, Aug. 31, between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Public viewing will follow a private ceremony at 11 a.m.
Video · 115th Congress
Hot on the Hill? Catch a Summer Break at This Hidden Capitol Gem
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Long before air conditioning in the 1870s, a cool, sunken oasis with a babbling fountain was built to provide a welcome respite from the notorious heat of
Video · 115th Congress
A Brief Recap of the George Washington Gavel’s Long History
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Among the oldest artifacts at the Capitol Visitor Center today is the marble gavel that the nation’s first president used in a Masonic ceremony to lay the
Politics · 115th Congress
Downloadable Guns Would Pose Unique Risk to Capitol, Gainer Says
Watch: 20 Years Ago, a Deadly Shooting in the Capitol Changed Life on the Hill Forever [jwp-video n=”1″]
Politics · 115th Congress
Shooting of Capitol Police Officers Was Turning Point for Department
Watch: 20 Years Ago, a Deadly Shooting in the Capitol Changed Life on the Hill Forever [jwp-video n=”1″] In July 1998, there was not much standing between the shooter, Russell Eugene Weston
Video · 115th Congress
Woman Who Broke House Page Program’s Glass Ceiling Reflects 45 Years Later
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] In 1973, Felda Looper of Oklahoma accepted the invitation of Speaker Carl Albert to become the first-ever female member of the House page crew.
Video · 115th Congress
20 Years Ago, a Deadly Shooting in the Capitol Changed Life on the Hill Forever
By Thomas McKinless [jwp-video n=”1″] On July 24, 1998, a schizophrenic man with a gun walked into the U.S. Capitol.
Video · 115th Congress
Artistic Representation: Students From Across America Showcase Art in the Capitol
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Since 1982, House members have helped select art from a competition of high school students in their districts to showcase the young artists’ work on the Hill
Video · 115th Congress
Growing Pains: A Brief History of the 6 House and Senate Office Buildings
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] As the nation expanded and the duties of senators and representatives got more complex, the Capitol Hill campus eventually needed much more office space.
Video · 115th Congress
No Elves, No Coal: Myth-Busting the Capitol’s ‘Little Doors’
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] The Capitol has been rebuilt, expanded and renovated many times since the early 1800s.
Video · 115th Congress
A Moveable Body: Congress’ Many Locations From Wall Street to the Potomac
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] During the nation’s formative years, the House and Senate gaveled in sessions in New York City and Philadelphia before settling down in the new capital of
Video · 115th Congress
This Simple Wooden Platform Has a Poignant History on Capitol Hill
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] The catafalque, draped in black cloth, was hastily built in 1865 to support President Abraham Lincoln’s coffin as it lay in state in the Rotunda.
Video · 115th Congress
After Charlottesville, Some Question Confederate Legacy in Capitol
By Grace Austin [jwp-video n=”1″] The violence in Charlottesville, Va. — spurred by the potential removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.
Video · 115th Congress
Looking For Free Things to Do in D.C.? Eleanor Holmes Norton Has Some Suggestions
By Alex Gangitano and Bian Elkhatib and Thomas McKinless and David Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Washington D.C. Del.
Policy · 114th Congress
Man Shot by Police at Capitol Had Pellet Gun
Police Shoot, Wound Man at US Capitol [jwp-video n=”1″] Capitol Police did not return messages Tuesday seeking comment on what type of weapon was recovered from the scene.
Despite Capitol Renovations, Plenty of Action for Tourists on Campus
They include: Outdoor Walking Tours: A 50-minute guided tour of the Capitol building and grounds offered daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.