Capitol refers to physical buildings or where US congress meets. Capital includes state capitals, capital as in money, a synonym of important, and punishable by death.

The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the …

The Capitol Visitor Center will be closed Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Thursday, January 1. The Visitor Center will close Wednesday, December 31, at 1 p.m. Welcome to …

The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy. Construction of the Capitol began in …

Officer Kirk Stewart and K9 Honey in front of the Capitol Building (2023)

Nov 20, 2025 · The Capitol is situated on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of Pennsylvania Avenue. The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial lie to the west, and the Supreme Court and the …

Oct 30, 2025 · Starting November 1, the tree’s journey can be tracked via an interactive map on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree website. Knight-Swift was chosen as the hauler for this year’s tree at the …

The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, …

It is commonly referred to as Capitol Hill and houses all U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, and the symbol of democracy, the U.S. Capitol. The United …

3 days ago · The ceremonial tree lighting marks the end of Silver Belle's cross-country journey to its new place of honor on the west lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.