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Oregon man arrested in connection with hoax letters to Congressupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 22:04:00

A 39-year-old man was arrested and indicted Friday in connection with dozens of threatening letters containing a powdery substance that were sent recently to congressional offices and members of the media, the Justice Department said.

Authorities: Suicide attack on U.S. Capitol foiledupdated: Fri Feb 17 2012 20:30:00

A 29-year-old man from Morocco was arrested Friday and charged with attempting to bomb the U.S. Capitol building in a suicide attack, authorities said.

'Smoking object' tossed at the White Houseupdated: Wed Jan 18 2012 05:32:00

A "smoking object" was thrown over the White House fence late Tuesday, and authorities have closed the north gate of the residence while the object is investigated, U.S. Secret Service spokesman George Ogilvie said.

Occupy standoff ends in DCupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 12:22:00

CNN's Athena Jones reports on the standoff between police and Occupy D.C protesters in McPherson Square.

Authorities investigate threat to Rep. Bobby Schillingupdated: Thu Oct 20 2011 16:58:00

U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday that they are investigating a reported threat made against Illinois Rep. Bobby Schilling.

Security measures heighten as 9/11 anniversary approachesupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 21:09:00

As the nation enters the weekend marking the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, law enforcement authorities are deploying additional security measures and urging all Americans to be vigilant for suspicious activity.

Lawmakers concerned over securityupdated: Wed Jan 12 2011 07:39:00

Security for members of Congress is tight in Washinton, but not in their home districts, as Brianna Keilar reports.

Leahy: 'Seething rhetoric' has gone too farupdated: Wed Jan 12 2011 07:39:00

Sen. Patrick Leahy issued a stern warning Tuesday on toning down the rhetoric that many say led to the shootings in Tucson, Arizona.

Giffords shooting hits close to home for congresswomanupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 15:12:00

For Rep. Jackie Speier, the vicious attack on her colleague Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Arizona, brought back a chilling memory of when she faced an attempt on her life.

Giffords attack hits close to homeupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 15:12:00

Rep. Jackie Speier knows what it's like to be targeted. She reflects on how the Giffords shooting brought up memories.

Lawmakers rethink security after Arizona shootingupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 07:50:00

Lawmakers are weighing the benefit of accessibility with the necessity of security in the aftermath of a shooting at a political meet-and-greet outside an Arizona supermarket.

Suspicious package foundupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 16:13:00

The FBI is looking into a suspcious package sent to Arizona Rep. Paul Grijalva's Tucson office. KVOA reports.

FBI: Powder in package sent to Arizona congressman is 'nontoxic'updated: Fri Oct 22 2010 16:13:00

The suspicious powder inside a swastika-adorned package sent to an Arizona congressman is "nontoxic," an FBI spokesman said Friday.

Commentary: Why the shock about Joe Wilson?updated: Tue Sep 15 2009 09:38:00

When Rep. Joe Wilson interrupted President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress by yelling "You lie!" a livid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi looked as if she was about to jump out of her seat and give her colleague a five-minute "time out" for misbehavior.

Capitol Police shoot, kill man near Capitol campusupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 20:25:00

U.S. Capitol Police shot and killed a man Wednesday afternoon, near the Capitol campus, a Capitol Hill Police spokeswoman said.

Last Word: Corruptionupdated: Sat Oct 11 2008 08:38:00

In Session's Jami Floyd has the Last Word on Alaska politics and the Sen. Ted Stevens scandal.

Capitol Police officer admits setting firesupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 12:37:00

A policewoman suspected in a series of small fires in restrooms in buildings around Capitol Hill late last year has admitted guilt and agreed to resign and pay restitution to avoid prosecution.

Grand jury declines to indict Rep. McKinneyupdated: Fri Jun 16 2006 17:19:00

A grand jury has declined to indict Rep. Cynthia McKinney who was accused of punching a Capitol Police officer in March.

Rep. Kennedy entering rehab after crashupdated: Fri May 05 2006 09:34:00

U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Friday that he will enter a rehabilitation program after crashing his car on Capitol Hill a day earlier.

Top Democrats keep distance from McKinneyupdated: Tue Apr 04 2006 10:53:00

The two top Democrats in the House are putting daylight between themselves and one of their own members, who could face criminal charges after an altercation last week with a U.S. Capitol Police officer.

Shirt tales differ for Sheehan, GOP wifeupdated: Wed Feb 01 2006 13:46:00

Call it the tale of two different shirts worn by two very different women: a well-known peace activist who has agitated the White House and a lawmaker's wife who has staunchly supported the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

Activist Sheehan arrested in House galleryupdated: Tue Jan 31 2006 20:57:00

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan was arrested Tuesday in the House gallery after refusing to cover up a T-shirt bearing an anti-war slogan before President Bush's State of the Union address.

Police detonate package near Capitol; one heldupdated: Fri Oct 21 2005 11:58:00

Police blew up suspicious packages in a car parked near the U.S. Capitol on Friday, more than two hours after the two occupants told authorities the vehicle contained a bomb.

Capitol Hill security tightened in wake of London attackupdated: Thu Jul 07 2005 10:56:00

Capitol Hill police will search buses, tour vans and larger vehicles traveling on the roads leading to the Capitol as part of heightened security in response to the terror attacks in London Thursday, according to a police spokesman.

D.C. schools locked down after bomb threats updated: Fri Mar 19 2004 09:42:00

Public schools in the nation's capital were locked down Friday for a security sweep after a bomb threat, said police and a spokesman for the District of Columbia school system.

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