Video Ghost town: Capitol Hill edition A sign in front of Cups & Company is pictured in Russell Building during congressional recess on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) By Nathan Ouellette Posted August 30, 2019 at 5:00am Facebook Twitter Email Reddit August recess is drawing to a close, and we found ourselves wondering just how empty the Capitol is while all the members and staffers are gone.Watch CQ Roll Call’s Deputy Editor Jason Dick look for signs of life in a mostly empty Capitol complex. Loading the player... Recent Stories Kansas Rep. Jake LaTurner won’t run for third term At the Races: Impeachment impact Capitol Lens | Striking a pose above the throes Democrats prepare to ride to Johnson’s rescue, gingerly Spy reauthorization bill would give lawmakers special notifications Capitol Ink | Senate comebacker