Capitol Annex construction site and historic Capitol building deemed safe after threat

The Capitol building and Capitol Annex construction site in Sacramento are being evacuated on Friday due to a threat.

Golden domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: 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 are more unique.
The Daily Beast

Fire Breaks Out at U.S. Capitol Building Leaving Two Injured

Get full access to The Daily Beast for $1 The fire broke out in the Rayburn subway tunnel on Thursday. Heather Diehl/Getty Images An electrical fire that broke out in the Rayburn subway tunnel that ...

Capitol building and Annex site cleared, deemed safe after threat, CHP says

The Capitol will reopen Monday with regular business hours, the California Highway Patrol said.
Politico

California Capitol building reopens after threat evacuation

SACRAMENTO, California — The California Capitol building in Sacramento and other legislative workspaces have reopened after being evacuated on Friday morning due to an emailed threat. A memo from Lia ...
Wall Street Journal

A Well-Guarded Capitol Building Shines for State of the Union

The Capitol is abuzz ahead of the State of the Union. Lawmakers and their staff are showing guests the historical parts of the building. Television crews are setting up in Statuary Hall, ready to go ...
Politico

‘Whose house?' Congress’ house, appeals court rules, rejecting Jan. 6 defendant’s challenge

When John Nassif surged into the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, he was among the hundreds chanting “Whose house? Our house!” But that’s not exactly true, a federal appeals court countered Tuesday, rejecting ...