Arguably the most magnificent building in Washington, the U.S. Capitol is where visitors go to witness politics in action. Inside, members of both houses of Congress debate and create national ...

The United States Capitol is the ... both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as "fronts." Historically, however, only the east front of the building was intended for the ...

As part of a year-long investigation into Congress’s relationship with slavery, The Washington Post analyzed more than 400 artworks in the U.S. Capitol building, from the Crypt to the ceiling of ...

In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax heads to downtown D.C. to learn the story behind the original U.S ...

One was found perched on a marble column in Statuary Hall, another was seen propped up on a pillar directly outside doors to ...