The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall. Facing westward, it sits on a huge, 88-feet plateau above the Potomac River.

Dana Jean Bell, who pleaded guilty to assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 months in prison on Thursday. A Jan. 6 rioter who attacked multiple ...

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WASHINGTON – Capitol Police stopped a man attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday smelling of gasoline and carrying a torch lighter and a flare gun, according to the department.

A man who “smelled like fuel” and carried a blowtorch lighter and flare gun was arrested Tuesday at the US Capitol as millions ... entrance for tours of the building. It also hosts a gift ...

Democracy, the grand American experiment in which the people ruled through their elected representatives, died on Nov. 6, ...

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Their decision to ...

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat ...

Kamala Harris of the Democrat party has 72,426,376 votes (48.1%) Donald Trump of the Republican party has 75,596,597 votes ...

We have created a well-balanced list of activities for adults yearning to explore Washington, D.C. Lace your boots and have a great day out!