Capitol Hill

Dennis Hastert, former US House speaker and admitted child molester, dies at 84

Hastert, sentenced in April 2016 to 15 months in prison for bank fraud for trying to cover up payments to keep his molestation secret, died at his home over the weekend due to natural causes.

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Former US House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert is surrounded by officers as he leaves federal court after pleading not guilty to federal charges of trying to hide large cash transactions and lying to the FBI in Chicago, Illinois, United States, June 9, 2015.
An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots

Veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it would destroy the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.

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(L-R): Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, and Dan Goldman

No. 41: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, Dan Goldman: Jewish voices in a divided Congress

Three Jewish congress members advocating for the US-Israel relationship on Capitol Hill.

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US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say

Hundreds of unarmed National Guard troops have been in Washington's streets for the past two weeks after Trump declared a crime emergency in the district.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByREUTERS
A member of the National Guard mounts guard near the US Capitol building, as the House of Representatives debates impeaching US President Donald Trump a week after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in Washington, US, January 13, 2021

Bipartisan event celebrates Jerusalem Day, honors 'the beating heart of the Jewish people'

The bipartisan celebration emphasized the importance of faith-based diplomacy in promoting both peace and security for the Jewish state.

JUNE 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R) Jordanna McMillan, MK Moshe Tur-Paz, Josh Reinstein, Minister Gila Gamliel, Senator Ted Cruz, Rep. Brad Schneider, Bill Holmes, Pastor Larry Huch.

The Jewish nation prevails and leads, echoing the Purim story - opinion

The Esther spark is about finding the courage to act, the Mordechais of our community ensure that courage spreads, igniting future leaders who will carry our people forward. 

MARCH 13, 2025ByKAREN PAIKIN BARALL
THE SPARK ignited across our community after Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel on October 7; in November, 300,000 people stopped what they were doing and came to Washington, DC, to stand in solidarity with Israel,’ says the writer.

US should beware the urge to purge, or risk following in Iran's footsteps - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: THE PURGE in America is being carried out in broad daylight, and the US should learn from Iran and Stalin's history to refrain from it.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByAMOTZ ASA-EL
ELON MUSK listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House.

Hostage families, former hostage to participate in Wednesday roundtable on Capitol Hill 

Wednesday's roundtable marks the Neutra's first since learning the fate of their son. 

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByHANNAH SARISOHN
The U.S. Capitol, pictured during afternoon hours ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's State of The Union Address on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2024.

WATCH: Inauguration Day: Donald Trump is officially America's 47th president

Trump to take the oath of office at 7:00 p.m. Israel time • Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among world leaders who attended inauguration

JANUARY 20, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump gestures during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, US January 20, 2025.

FBI did not send undercover operatives to join Jan. 6 attack, watchdog says

The report found that the FBI could have done more ahead of the Jan. 6 attack by canvassing its field offices for intelligence from informants to prepare for what was to come.

DECEMBER 12, 2024ByREUTERS
A mob of supporters of then-US President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Trump speaks at Capitol Hill for the first time since January 6 riots, calls Milwaukee 'horrible'

Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, fueled by his false claims that his defeat was the result of fraud.

JUNE 14, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media following meetings with Republicans on Capitol Hill, at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) headquarters in Washington, U.S., June 13, 2024.

Public school leaders grilled over handling of antisemitism in classrooms in Capitol Hill hearing

Previous hearings held by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce have sparked transformations in the national campus landscape.

MAY 8, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
The U.S. Capitol, pictured during afternoon hours ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's State of The Union Address on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2024.

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill

Senate leaders spent hours on Friday negotiating a number of amendments to the budget bill that ultimately were defeated.

MARCH 23, 2024ByREUTERS
The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, US, November 16, 2021.