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Democrat Makes Unpaid Capitol Police Work Overnight to Criticize Republicans

Democrat Makes Unpaid Capitol Police Work Overnight to Criticize Republicans

Democrats Withhold Pay While Criticizing Trump Administration During the ongoing government shutdown, Democrats have opted not to pay support staff and Capitol Police, yet they compelled them to work an overnight shift on Wednesday so two senators could criticize President Trump in an empty Senate chamber. Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon delivered a lengthy 13-hour […]

Texas Capitol leaders unveil new inquiry groups for the deadly July floods

Texas Capitol leaders unveil new inquiry groups for the deadly July floods

AUSTIN — On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burroughs revealed the formation of a new investigative committee. This group will look into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a young girl at Camp Mystic. “In July, Texans were heartbroken when severe flooding along the Guadalupe River led to the deaths […]

Republican leaders highlight missed paychecks for Capitol Police as the shutdown continues

Republican leaders highlight missed paychecks for Capitol Police as the shutdown continues

Capitol Police Salaries at Risk Amid Government Shutdown Concerns This week, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Committee Chairman Brian Steele are focusing on the potential pay issues for Capitol police officers due to ongoing government shutdown discussions. Steele expressed concern over the possibility of police officers missing paychecks, attributing it to repeated government shutdown […]

House Democrats gather at the Capitol for a final push to change the spending bill

House Democrats gather at the Capitol for a final push to change the spending bill

House Democrats convened at the Capitol on Monday evening for an extensive 11-hour strategic meeting aimed at two main objectives: consolidating their stance on the budget and pressuring Republican leaders to engage in negotiations to avert government shutdowns. Emerging from a secure meeting space in the Capitol’s basement, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his […]

Police share images of third suspect in the murder of Capitol Hill intern

Police share images of third suspect in the murder of Capitol Hill intern

Washington, D.C. police have shared additional images of the third suspect in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern from June. Eric Tarpinian Yachim, a 21-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, was tragically shot on June 30th and succumbed to his injuries the following day. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred […]