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The amount of money spent on Capitol Hill is way more than small change — but the impact of that money is a little murky. Here, the U.S. Capitol is reflected in a fountain full of coins on Election Day this year.

Top Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions

A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon on Feb. 16. On Saturday, Pence criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Pence says Trump was 'wrong' about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable

The former vice president said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.

Dells announce they'll donate $6 billion towards investment accounts for American kids

Michael and Susan Dell announced on Wednesday that they'll give $250 to 25 million children, in investment accounts.

Attorney General Merrick Garland pauses as he speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington on Wednesday, in advance of the one year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Merrick Garland vows to keep following leads to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable

In a speech delivered Wednesday, the attorney general said the Justice Department "will follow the facts wherever they lead. ...The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last."

Proud Boys leader and 4 top members are charged with seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6

The leader of the far-right Proud Boys and four associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, seen here in his office at the Department of Justice, discussed his wide remit, where the priorities range from price-fixing in the chicken industry to Russian oligarchs financing the war in Ukraine, in an interview with NPR.

Garland says the Jan. 6 investigation won't end until everyone is held accountable

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the attorney general says he won't avoid cases related to the Capitol riot probe that are political, controversial or sensitive.

A bunk bed and desks are seen inside a cell at a Virginia detention center contracted by ICE. A Department of Homeland Security inspector general's report found egregious cases of contractors failing to notify ICE of sexual assaults and employee misconduct, among other problems.

ICE Failed to Hold Detention Center Contractors Accountable, Report Finds

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found 14,000 deficiencies at facilities where migrants in the country illegally are held but issued only two fines.

In order to get the tax advantages of a health savings account, the health plan it's linked to has to meet certain criteria.

The Hidden Limitations Of Health Savings Accounts

In order to get the tax advantages of a health savings account, the health plan it's linked to has to meet several certain criteria. Consumers with a health savings account may also be on the hook for the entire cost of medical care, except preventive care.

Virginia On Demand for November 6, 2025

The top news stories for November 6.

A new study reports bottom dogs have higher rates of bullying, fighting and gang activity and lower rates of safety and belonging than top and middle dogs.

6th Grade Is Tough; It Helps To Be 'Top Dog'

A new study says sixth-graders do better when they attend K-8 schools, so they're not the youngest.

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