Capitol Hill

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Known for his folksy charm, Justice now appears at Senate committee meetings with his English bulldog Babydog, who has become a fixture on Capitol Hill and had her “testimony” entered into the Congressional Record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The two roommates also co-chair the weekly Capitol Hill Fellowship prayer breakfasts.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A two-term congressman whose father served for 10 years on Capitol Hill, Collins has been a lightning rod for controversy since arriving in Washington.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

On Capitol Hill, Frank was a vocal supporter of ending the "don't ask, don't tell policy" that kept gay and lesbian US military servicemembers from serving openly.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Tony Russo, only half jokingly, suggested they hire a helicopter and shower the papers on Capitol Hill.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin