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The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK

Trump drags King Charles into Iran conflict with nuclear weapons claim

Trump made the claim at a black-tie event on Tuesday evening as King Charles and Queen Camilla continued their US visit

The Independent UK

Trump says King ‘agrees with me’ that Iran should never have nuclear weapon

The American president was speaking at the White House state dinner after a historic day which saw the King address the US Congress on Capitol Hill.

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King hails ‘truly unique’ alliance in speech to US Congress

Charles referenced the victims of sexual abuse during his speech on Capitol Hill.

The Independent UK

'Public Safety' Poster Naming Trump as 'Sex Offender' Spotted Around Capitol Hill

The poster, labelled as a 'public safety announcement' for a 'sex offender' and featuring a picture of Donald Trump, was reportedly placed in waterproof sleeves and fixed in multiple locations across the area.

International Business Times UK

Record 36 House Republicans To Leave Congress Amid Growing 'Dysfunction' On Capitol Hill

A record 36 House Republicans are walking away from Congress, deepening instability on Capitol Hill and complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to defend his paper-thin majority before the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Photos of the week | March 23-27, 2026

From a new senator to blooming cherry blossoms, there was a lot happening on and around Capitol Hill this week ahead of the long spring recess. Here are some of the top images of the past week from Roll Call’s photojournalists.

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Her husband is a double amputee in ICE prison. She confronted Kristi Noem over its cruel conditions: ‘I have a fire inside’

Mildred Danis-Taylor dropped everything to advocate for the release of her husband, Rodney Taylor. A brutal year of legal and health challenges led her to Capitol Hill

The Guardian - US

Teen mariachi musicians who once performed on Capitol Hill released from ICE detention following backlash

Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, and Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, who performed in Washington over the summer, were placed in immigration detention last month

The Independent UK

Trump Ready To Fire Kristi Noem? President Reportedly Weighing Replacing DHS Chief After Brutal Capitol Hill Grillings

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is at the center of a political crisis, facing scrutiny over DHS operations and a controversial advertising campaign.

International Business Times UK

Montana Senator Forces Marine Veteran Out of Capitol Hill for Protesting Against War

Marine veteran Brian McGinnis was dragged outside of Capitol Hill by Senator Tim Sheehy and Capitol Police. The altercation allegedly broke his arm.

The Mary Sue

‘We don’t have a plan on how to get out of this’: Democrats give dire warning after congressional briefing on Iran

Senators emerge from classified Capitol Hill session with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming administration has no endgame for conflict with Tehran

The Independent UK

This Week in History: Gunned-down aircraft, Charlie Hebdo and the storming of Capitol Hill

Explore how major events between 5 and 11 January were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Judge weighs whether to keep alleged Capitol Hill pipe bomber detained - Roll Call

A judge said he will soon decide whether the Capitol Hill pipe bomb suspect should remain in custody pending a trial.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela

The Guardian - US

‘A lot of stories but very few facts’: sceptics push back on buzzy UFO documentary

The Age of Disclosure was granted a Capitol Hill screening and has broken digital rental records but does it really offer proof of alien life?

Roll Call

Rock and Roll Call all nite (and political party every day) — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

Capitol Hill got rocked and rolled as KISS bassist Gene Simmons spoke to senators in support of the American Music Fairness Act.

The Independent UK

Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is on Capitol Hill for a classified briefing with top lawmakers

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Suspect arrested over Jan. 6 pipe bombs on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Federal authorities announced Thursday the arrest of a man in connection to the placing of pipe bombs on Capitol Hill in 2021.

International Business Times UK

Dave Taylor Reacts To American Flag With Swastika in His Capitol Hill Office; Person Possibly Behind It Identified

GOP Rep. Dave Taylor was disappointed after knowing that one of his staff has an American flag with swastika. Here's how he reacted.

Space

Bill Nye and the Planetary Society hold 'Save NASA Science' day of action on Capitol Hill

On Monday (Oct. 6), the nonprofit Planetary Society held a "day of action" to urge Congress to restore NASA's science funding, which was slashed nearly in half in the White House's proposed 2026 federal budget.

Axios

Bill Nye leads charge to save NASA science from deep Trump cuts

"Cutting NASA funding means turning our backs on discoveries that change the world," Bill Nye said ahead of Capitol Hill rally.

Evening Standard

Capitol Hill appearance ‘gave me no joy’, Nigel Farage says

The Clacton MP described a back-and-forth he had with Democrat representative Jamie Raskin during the hearing as ‘political games’.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Anna Paulina Luna: From Ex-Maxim Model to Florida's First Mexican-American Congresswoman

Discover 10 striking photos of Anna Paulina Luna, tracing her path from Maxim model to Florida's first Mexican-American congresswoman, highlighting her style, poise, and political milestones.

The Independent UK

Kari Lake struggles to answer softball question on Capitol Hill

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