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Capitol Lens | The eyes have it - Roll Call

Here are just a few of the many archival photos of lawmakers perusing the pages of Roll Call throughout the past 70 years.

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Capitol Lens | It’s been a Hill of a ride, so far - Roll Call

We dug deep into the photo archives to help celebrate Roll Call’s 70th anniversary. Enjoy these blasts from the past.

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Congress reviews security boost after deadly Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers cite rising threats and hit list naming Democrats as calls grow for more protection

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Trial opens for lawsuit against pardoned Capitol riot defendant over police officer's suicide

Nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters, Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith shot and killed himself while driving to work

The Independent UK

Security concerns shake Congress in the wake of Minnesota slayings - Roll Call

As law enforcement grapples with rising threats against members of Congress, it’s reignited lingering questions about safety at and away from the Capitol.

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Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

The Texas Tribune

Photos of the week | June 6-12, 2025 - Roll Call

Baseball, seersuckers, moose and a bear, oh my! It was a week full of annual congressional traditions on Capitol Hill.

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Jan 6 cops file lawsuit to force Congress to install honorary plaque at Capitol

Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the agency that operates and maintains the Capitol is violating a law that required a plaque to be erected

The Independent UK

J6 police: "Democracy is not guaranteed"

Two former police officers have filed a lawsuit over Republicans refusing to install a Jan. 6 memorial plaque

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As officers sue over Jan. 6 plaque, Democrats hang replicas - Roll Call

Two officers who protected the Capitol during the 2021 attack are suing to try to compel installation of a plaque honoring law enforcement.

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Mike Johnson Refuses to Explain 'Clear Distinction' Between J6 Riot and ICE Protests: 'I'm Not Going to Relitigate'

House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed there was a "clear distinction" between the ongoing Los Angeles protests against ICE raids and the January 6 Capitol riot.

Latin Times

The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in Capitol Hill hearings

The Independent UK

Trump Mocked for Calling LA Protesters 'Insurrectionists,' Demanding Jail Time: 'He Pardoned the Insurrectionists'

Donald Trump was mocked after declaring that Los Angeles residents protesting against ICE were "insurrectionists" despite pardoning Capitol rioters.

Latin Times

Enrique Tarrio and other freed January 6 convicts sue over prosecutions

Ex-leader of far-right Proud Boys and three others whom Trump gave pardons or commutations sue government

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The Independent UK

5 Proud Boys sue US government over Jan. 6 prosecutions

Five members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group, have filed a lawsuit claiming their constitutional rights were violated when they were prosecuted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

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Photos of the week | May 30-June 5, 2025 - Roll Call

As Congress returned from the Memorial Day recess, the Senate started work on the budget reconciliation bill.

The Texas Tribune

As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef

Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.

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Michael Sullivan named chief of Capitol Police - Roll Call

The Capitol Police board has picked Michael G. Sullivan, a former interim chief of police in Phoenix, to lead the Capitol Police.

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The Independent UK

Musk sends Republicans into chaos as he shreds Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ — ‘He doesn’t get to vote’

Tesla billionaire’s tweet complicates Republican plan to pass the massive domestic spending bill, Eric Garcia reports from Capitol Hill

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Capitol Police union comes out hard against acting Chief Gallagher - Roll Call

The union called on the police board to rescind the interim appointment of acting Chief Sean Gallagher, saying he “fails to meet the standard.”

The Guardian - US

Former Capitol attack prosecutor slams Trump pardons of January 6 defendants

Greg Rosen, who is moving into the private sector, said the pardons send ‘a terrible message to the American people’

The Independent UK

Video shows pastors arrested in Capitol Rotunda prayer-against-Trump encore

The Independent was there as several religious activists were hauled away Monday for demonstrating against potential GOP cuts to Medicaid in President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

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Congressional agencies look for boost amid government downsizing - Roll Call

Legislative branch agencies are generally asking for funding hikes during an era when the White House is slashing spending.

The Independent UK

Trump’s pardon attorney considers full clemency for Oath Keepers and founder Stewart Rhodes over Jan. 6 crimes

Ed Martin is reviewing requests to pardon far-right militia members charged with treason-related crimes

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He led a Capitol Police force reeling after Jan. 6. Now Chief Manger is retiring

“Things are better than they were when I started,” says J. Thomas Manger, who is retiring after almost four years as chief.

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