News Releases
Today, in United States District Court in Washington, D.C., 37-year-old David Dempsey was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, violence at the United States Capitol. Dempsey had previously pleaded guilty to two felony counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a deadly weapon on January 4, 2024.
On Wednesday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m., the Prime Minister of Israel will deliver an address to a Joint Meeting of Congress.
On Thursday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth -- an Independence Day concert -- will be live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast on PBS at 8:00 p.m. EST and streaming online to honor our country’s birthday.
There is also a dress rehearsal on July 3. Both events are free and open to the public.
On Sunday, May 26, the National Memorial Day Concert will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol on PBS and streaming online to honor our servicemen and women, their families, and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is investigating a roughly one-inch by one-inch zip lock bag with a small amount of a white powdery substance, which field tested positive for cocaine.
The Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. This ceremony honors law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty.
Street Closures & Bus Restrictions
To ensure everyone’s safety during the event, the following roads will be closed tonight through 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15:
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is starting a 180-day body worn camera pilot program today to protect the officers, promote de-escalation tactics, build public trust and enhance service to the Congress and the community.
A team of United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers quickly arrested a man with a hammer who was trying to get into the U.S. Capitol.
On Thursday, March 7, 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. To ensure everyone's safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily close roads around the U.S. Capitol.
The number of United States Capitol Police (USCP) threat assessment cases climbed last year, as we head into an election year when threats typically surge.
In 2023, the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section (TAS) investigated 8,008 cases. That number includes investigations into concerning statements and direct threats.