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History | History

5 Famous Desks in the U.S. Senate

The historic moments that happened at these desks—and the Senate VIPs who sat behind them—mean that some have taken on lives of their own.

Politics | Congress

Internal Capitol Police review found sweeping intelligence, security failures on Pelosi's watch

Secret after-action report cited widespread ineptitude and inadequate riot squads, found closing of open-source intelligence unit may have contributed to tragedy.

Politics | POLITICS

Deputy Homeland Security Secretary: Pelosi Asked For ‘Crew-Manned Machine Guns’ In Washington

Ken Cuccinelli told Fox News' "The Story" on Tuesday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked for "crew-manned machine guns" to be a part of security forces.

News | News

Man pictured with foot on desk in Pelosi's office is arrested

A man photographed casually sitting with his foot up on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office has been arrested, law enforcement officials said Friday.