Capitol Hill

Democratic Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York (left) has pledged to pay her interns $15 an hour. She is seen here with Democratic Rep.-elect Deb Haaland of New Mexico.

New Congresswoman Will Pay Her Interns $15 An Hour. Is That A Big Deal?

8:14pm December 06, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

"Time to walk the walk," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. "Very few members of Congress actually pay their interns. We will be one of them." With new appropriations, other members may soon join her.

In 2015, newly elected Speaker of the House Paul Ryan shakes hands with outgoing Speaker John Boehner alongside House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi at the U.S. Capitol.

Ryan's Speakership Makes 7 In A Row Ending In Frustration — Or Worse

12:09pm April 12, 2018

by Ron Elving

If being speaker of the House remains the most coveted job on Capitol Hill, it has also become the most frustrating. And to be frank, it's more likely to crash a career than to cap it these days.

From right: Kent Walker, vice president and general counsel with Google Inc.; Colin Stretch, general counsel with Facebook Inc.; and Sean Edgett, acting general counsel with Twitter Inc., swear in to a House Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington, D

Lobbyists, Campaign Cash And Think Tanks: How Silicon Valley Tackled Politics

5:00am April 09, 2018

by Peter Overby

Facebook didn't open an office in Washington, DC until it was five years old and already worth billions. Last year, the company spent $12 million lobbying lawmakers and the federal government.

Sanford, who opposed the House version of the health care bill, tells Tymia: "I hear you loud and clear on the Medicaid front."

Her Own Medical Future At Stake, A Child Storms Capitol Hill

11:08pm July 19, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Republican health care bill failed in part because of opposition to shrinking Medicaid. An 11-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia went to Washington, D.C., to make sure that wouldn't happen.

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A display case at the Walter Reed Medical Center showcases photographs of presidents past and present. President Donald Trump awarded a purple heart to U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alvaro Barrientos on April 22.

President Trump's First 100 Days, In Photos

11:08am April 30, 2017

As President Donald Trump crosses the 100-day marker this weekend, photographer Gabriella Demczuk explores some of the major events that have transpired in the White House and on Capitol Hill.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits next to Flynn at an exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of RT (Russia Today) in Moscow on Dec. 10, 2015.

Trump Team: Top Adviser Talked With Russian Ambassador Before U.S. Hacking Response

3:19pm January 13, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Critics have long raised concerns about Gen. Michael Flynn's relationship with Moscow. The nominee for national security adviser was in regular contact in December with Russia's ambassador to the U.S.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump Is Back On Capitol Hill

12:00pm July 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is meeting with Republican Congressional leaders in Washington on Thursday. Here's a look at a few of the reasons why he is coming back.

Protesters with a coalition of progressive groups sit in front of the U.S. Capitol steps Monday as part of the Democracy Spring demonstration.

Hundreds Protesting Political System Arrested On Capitol's Steps

7:30pm April 11, 2016

by Peter Overby

The Democracy Spring coalition of progressive groups called on legislators to replace caps on campaign donations, fix the Voting Rights Act and end gerrymandering. At least 400 were arrested.

Capitol Hill Political Staffers Find Their Zen

4:11am December 27, 2015

by Will Huntsberry

Most weeks, a group of congressional staffers meet to practice meditation on high-stress Capitol Hill. Some keep their regular moments of mindfulness a secret from their coworkers.

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Lawmakers Look To Change U.S. Visa Waiver Program

3:35pm November 20, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

U.S. senators point to the program as a potential security risk that poses a bigger threat than admitting Syrian refugees.