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Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state
Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...
What Time Is ‘A Capitol Fourth’ 4th Of July Special? How To Watch
America’s annual 4th of July celebration "A Capitol Fourth" is airing on free TV and streaming on Friday. Where can you watch ...
Democratic doctors' protest against Trump's 'beautiful bill' derailed by flood of US Capitol tourists
House Democratic physicians protesting Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" were overwhelmed by ...
Prosecutors tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases fired by Justice Department: reports
The Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has abruptly fired at least three federal prosecutors involved in ...
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The U.S. Capitol’s turbulent history of bombings, assassination attempts, and violence
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters is unprecedented. But the building has seen its share of skirmishes. A gunman opened fire in the U.S. Capitol in 1995, killing two ...
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Virginia commission approves Barbara Johns statue for U.S. Capitol
The bronze statue of the teenage civil rights heroine will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that the state ...