Capitol Hill

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“I know people keep saying it’s ideological. It’s not; there’s a real national security risk,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The two roommates also co-chair the weekly Capitol Hill Fellowship prayer breakfasts.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A two-term congressman whose father served for 10 years on Capitol Hill, Collins has been a lightning rod for controversy since arriving in Washington.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The new figure, revealed by the Defense Department during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill, is about $4 billion higher than the estimate offered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth two weeks ago.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Up on Capitol Hill, crews continued assembling the stands for the inauguration.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin