Capitol

The "Capitol" refers to several locations. Primarily, it denotes the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., the meeting place of the United States Congress. It also refers to state capitols, such as the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Recent news highlights the U.S. Capitol as a focal point for political activity, including debates on spending legislation and potential government shutdowns, as seen in the articles about Senate leaders scrambling to avert a shutdown and Democrats' demands for ICE reform. Congressional hearings, such as Jack Smith's testimony on his Trump investigations before the House Judiciary Committee, also take place at the Capitol. Additionally, the Capitol complex serves as a workplace for members of Congress, as noted in the article about Marjorie Taylor Greene. State capitols are also sites of political events, such as the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as Virginia's first woman governor at the Virginia State Capitol. The Capitol remains relevant as a symbol of government and a central location for political processes and events.