United States Capitol

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

How Trump’s ‘dangerous state of mind’ in wake of Capitol riot could harm US national security

Trump administration

The breaching of the US Capitol by a pro-Trump mob on Wednesday could have serious implications for US relations with China, Russia and Iran, says Michèle Flournoy, a US defense policy expert.

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the West wall of the the US Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

‘I fear for our democracy,’ says Rep. Mondaire Jones in calling for Trump’s removal

The US Capitol building is shown under construction in 1860. President Abraham Lincoln directed that work continue through the Civil War.

Washington was once quite literally a ‘cesspool’

Books
The World

Black farmers wait for promised money from government

Conflict & Justice

Woman is killed after leading police on a chase from the White House to the Capitol

Conflict & Justice

Reading of Vagina Monologues planned after Michigan state rep. silenced for uttering ‘V-word’

Global Politics

A Michigan State Representative has lost her speaking privileges on the floor of that legislative body. She’s accused of not maintaining decorum when she used the word vagina in her speech over a women’s reproductive rights bill.

President-elect Barack Obama

Global Politics

“Change has come to America,” President-elect Barack Obama told the country in his victory speech on Election night.

August 4 Week in Congress

Global Politics

A dozen or so Republicans participate in a symbolic retaking of the House floor — Democrats refuse to take the bait.

The World

Capitol Hill Pollution Under Fire

In 2009, Jeff Young reported on protests against the use of coal at the Capitol Power plant, which supplies energy to Capitol Hill. Although the plant has taken steps to transition towards natural gas, today it still burns small amounts of coal. Now, DC City Councilman Tommy Wells wants to pass legislation that would prohibit the burning of coal inside the city limits.

As Country Suffers in Recession, Congress Gets Richer

The economic downturn that has destroyed lives and businesses throughout the country has managed to avoid Capitol Hill. According to an analysis from The Washington Post, members of Congress have become much wealthier as many Americans have seen their finances shrink. The median net worth of a member of Congress is now $913,000 and climbing. […]