Latest "capitol hill" stories

Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Senate confirms Van Ovost as US Transportation Command boss

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost will take over as head of U.S. Transportation Command on Oct. 15.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Hundreds of troops were chosen for the Space Force, but Congress is getting in the way

The Space Force has never received on-time annual funding, slowing the new service's efforts to grow.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Acting Capitol Police chief appeals for up to 2,200 National Guard troops to stay

Acting Capitol Police chief says continuing threats require continuing National Guard troop presence.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

DC pizza shop is helping feed the National Guard

The National Guard can't accept cots, but the can take pizza.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

Woman shot and killed at Capitol was security forces airman, QAnon adherent

Babbitt was a senior airman serving as a security forces controller while on active duty; her records indicate deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

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