Last of Capitol fence comes down
The Capitol itself is still closed to the public following the events of Jan. 6.
Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
Investigation: 2 off-duty Seattle police officers broke law during Capitol siege
Two Seattle police officers broke the law and violated department policy when they entered a prohibited area outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, according to an investigation conducted by the city’s Office of Police Accountability.
Images show Lakeland group repeatedly attacking officers during Capitol riot, FBI says
More details have been released about five Floridians charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, several of whom allegedly beat officers with flagpoles and riot shields while shouting, "We didn’t come all this way just to stand here!"
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in DC
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani – who acted as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer – has been suspended from practicing law in the District.
‘Democracy did prevail’: Biden marks 6 months since Capitol riot
President Joe Biden marked six months since the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, declaring in a statement released on Tuesday, “democracy did prevail.”
FBI releases 11 new videos of wanted suspects 6 months after Capitol riots
The FBI has released eleven new videos of suspects involved in the violent riots in the Capitol on January 6. Officials are asking for help from the public to identify the individuals in the videos.
Bill Cosby slams Howard University, defends Phylicia Rashad amid public admonishment: report
Bill Cosby launched into a tirade aimed at Howard University after the institution admonished a comment made by his TV wife Phylicia Rashad in the wake of Cosby’s overturned sexual assault conviction and subsequent release from prison last week.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Reps. Greene, Gaetz invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Attorney General Merrick Garland orders halt of all federal executions
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months.
3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Dr. Jill Biden makes Vogue cover for 1st time as first lady in August issue
Dr. Jill Biden is on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s August issue and spoke of her unending list of duties and the many more new tasks she hopes to accomplish during her time as first lady.
House votes to form new committee to investigate Capitol riot
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Biden raising federal firefighter pay to $15 an hour ahead of wildfire season
President Joe Biden is raising pay for federal firefighters and announcing other moves to boost U.S. wildfire-firefighting capacity.
FCC requires phone companies to confirm caller ID is legitimate to cut down on robocalls
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
House votes to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol
A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.