News Releases
A Mississippi man is facing a gun charge after he drove up to the North Barricade of the U.S. Capitol Building with a handgun.
At 11:22 a.m. on Monday, July 13, a man drove a rented Ford Bronco to the North Barricade on Constitution Avenue and asked a United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer for directions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Due to the excessive heat, the public gates for tonight’s (July 3) A Capitol Fourth Concert at the U.S. Capitol will now open at 7:00 p.m. The concert still starts at 8:00 p.m.
Important Update as of July 2 at 12:30 p.m.
After a safety consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician – due to the excessive heat – only essential personnel will be permitted to attend tonight’s (July 2) rehearsal for A Capitol Fourth Concert.
For safety reasons, the public will not be able to attend tonight’s rehearsal concert.
On Sunday, May 24, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our servicemen and women, their families, and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
There is also a dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, that is open to the public. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress.
Road Closures
To ensure everyone's safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily close roads around the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, February 24.
From 12:01 a.m. until the conclusion of the event, the following roads will be closed to the public:
United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers surrounded and arrested a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
The arrest happened shortly after noon on Tuesday, February 17, on the Lower West Terrace.
The suspect also had multiple rounds of ammunition and a tactical style vest.
USCP officers found the suspect’s SUV in front of the U.S. Botanic Garden on Maryland Avenue, SW. A gas mask and helmet were spotted inside the vehicle.
Thanks to the quick actions of the officers, no one was hurt.
The number of United States Capitol Police (USCP) threat assessment cases has climbed for the third year in a row. In 2025, the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section (TAS) investigated 14,938 concerning statements, behaviors, and communications directed against Members of Congress, their families, staff, and the Capitol Complex.
These are the TAS case numbers for the last five years:
“United States Capitol Police agents, officers, technicians, and analysts have been working hand-in-h
A Pennsylvania man is arrested for Threats to do Bodily Harm for threatening to kill a Member of Congress.
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Rapid Response Team spotted a man from a BOLO (be on the lookout) bulletin, which was published by the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section on October 28. The man was stopped before he could attempt to go through security screening at the Delaware Avenue Door of the Russell Senate Office Building.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) Public Information Office is closed for routine business (starting on October 1, 2025) during the federal government shutdown. The office will re-open when the federal government is funded.
The USCP Public Information Officer will still activate during critical incidents to communicate life-safety information with the Congressional community, the press, and the public.