The late Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., will “lie in state” this Thursday in Statuary Hall of the Capitol ahead of his funeral in Baltimore on Friday, officials announced.
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After Criticism, Mitch McConnell to Meet With 9/11 Responders to Discuss Victims’ Compensation Fund
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart that Congress had failed to ensure that a victims’ compensation fund never runs out of money.
President Trump Pays Respects to Former President George HW Bush
Former President George H.W. Bush was eulogized at a ceremony in the Capitol on Monday as a gracious, humble public servant who remained a model of human decency throughout his life.
President George HW Bush Returns to the Capitol One Last Time to Lie in State
HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush came back to Washington for a final time Monday, heading for the Capitol to lie in state as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of service that began in the Navy during World War […]
John McCain’s 106-Year-Old Mother Roberta McCain Says Goodbye to Son at Capitol Ceremony
Roberta McCain – the 106-year-old mother of Sen. John McCain – got her first chance to say goodbye to her son Friday during a memorial service at the U.S. Capitol.
West Virginia Teachers Celebrate Pay Raise, Ending Nine-Day Strike
West Virginia’s striking teachers cheered, sang and wept joyfully Tuesday as lawmakers voted to give them a 5 percent raise, ending a nine-day walkout that closed schools across the state.
D.C.’s New Museum of the Bible Tells the Story of America Through the Lens of Scripture
The Museum of the Bible has officially opened its doors, flanked by two giant golden tablets of scripture. The building stands just blocks from the National Mall and offices of the House of Representatives; the top floor offers a spectacular view of the Capitol nearby. […]
Texas Senate Committee Passes ‘Bathroom Bill’ After 10 Hours of Testimony
As part of state lawmakers’ second attempt at passing a bathroom bill this year, a panel of Senate lawmakers voted Friday to advance a measure to restrict bathroom use for transgender Texans.
Illinois Could Become First State to Have Credit Rating Downgraded to ‘Junk’ Status
Illinois is on track to become the first U.S. state to have its credit rating downgraded to “junk” status, which would deepen its multibillion-dollar deficit and cost taxpayers more for years to come.
Paul Ryan Ends Days of Public Silence, Says He Stands By Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration
Speaker Paul D. Ryan on Tuesday stood by President Trump’s executive order closing the nation’s borders to refugees and people from predominantly Muslim countries, ending days of public silence on the matter with only gentle criticism that “regrettably, the rollout was confusing.”
Joe & Jill Biden Take Amtrak Train Back to Delaware After Inauguration Ceremonies
He has become one of the most beloved – and meme’d – vice presidents to ever grace the nation, but on Friday Joe Biden finally had to pass on the torch.
