Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
Jan. 6 panel to vote on contempt against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark
Former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark appeared for a deposition last month but refused to answer any questions based on Trump’s legal efforts to block the probe.
Jan. 6 committee to hold vote on contempt charges for former DOJ official on Wednesday
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to hold Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official, in contempt of Congress.
White House blames pandemic for soaring inflation, Biden's low polling
Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit: COVID-19.
President Biden to pardon turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly in annual Thanksgiving event
Meet two lucky turkeys! Peanut Butter and Jelly will be spared from becoming Thanksgiving's main course when they receive a presidential pardon Friday from President Joe Biden.
Sen. Gillibrand introduces amendment to Defense bill establishing office to study UFOs
The proposed office would annually assess potential national security threats from UFOs
Biden's $1.85T spending package: What's in, what's out as House nears vote
What's in? What's out? Here's a look at the $1.85 trillion spending bill making its way through Congress.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell remembered at funeral in DC
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was remembered at his funeral Friday in Washington, D.C.
House Democrats on track to vote on Biden's $1.85T package Friday
Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has not had close contact with President Joe Biden since Wednesday.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
2 House Democrats want answers about Washington Football Team investigation
Members of Congress have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell requesting documents and information regarding the Washington Football Team’s hostile workplace culture and the league’s handling of this matter.
House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt over Jan. 6 probe
The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress.
President Biden, VP Harris mark 10th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will mark the 10th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Thursday.
Former Washington cheerleader believes owner Dan Snyder was behind Gruden email leak; attorneys deny claims
The Washington Football Team has made headlines again after Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last week over emails that revealed racist, misogynistic, and homophobic remarks made by the then-ESPN analyst to former team executive Bruce Allen. But one former Washington employee says the team has a much bigger problem.
House Jan. 6 panel refers Steve Bannon for criminal contempt over subpoena defiance
U.S. House committee members voted to refer Trump ally Steve Bannon for criminal contempt charges after he defied a subpoena related to the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department.
Rachel Levine sworn in as first openly transgender four-star admiral
Former Pa. health secretary became nation's highest-ranking openly transgender official in March.