capitol
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A California state senator alleges that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence after she was T-boned at an intersection near the state Capitol.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The Edgewater Hotel – Right on Lake Mendota near Capitol Square, this comfortable, elegant hotel makes the most of its setting.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Brandon Fellows, who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, had traveled to the conference to sell imitation Immigration and Customs Enforcement uniforms as costumes.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the White House's confidence when he told reporters on Capitol Hill he thinks the US is "wrapping up" the military operation.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Some scythes arrived at the Capitol Building on foot, as they had; others in publicars, some in private cars, and several in limousines.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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