Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers

President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.

White House withdraws ATF nominee amid bipartisan pushback

Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Police plan to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of Sept. 18 rally

Law enforcement concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection there, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

New video shows DC pipe bomber’s route: FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday released new video showing what they believe was the route of a person suspected of leaving pipe bombs at both the Republican National Committee’s and Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in D.C. the night before the Capitol riot.

Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in Capitol riot case

Jacob Chansley, who was widely photographed in the Senate chamber with a flagpole topped with a spear, could face 41 to 51 months in prison under sentencing guidelines, a prosecutor said. The man who called himself “QAnon Shaman” has been jailed for nearly eight months since his arrest.

Capitol police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt: 'I know that day I saved countless lives'

The U.S. Capitol police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot opened up about what led to the shooting and revealed the death threats he’s received in the aftermath.

Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection

Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.

Biden vows to get all Americans home amid chaotic Afghanistan evacuation

President Joe Biden pledged to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan amid the Taliban’s takeover, saying, “we will get you home.”

Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody

The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.

Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.

Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.

US aims to secure Kabul airport for departures, nations call for safe passage

U.S. officials say they are taking steps to secure Kabul’s international airport to enable the safe departure of thousands of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan by way of civilian and military flights.

9 Dems threaten House's budget resolution if infrastructure bill isn't passed first

Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are breaking with Speaker Pelosi, saying they would block a budget resolution unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first.

‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan

President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.