House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot
The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's combative behavior could spark ethics review
A two-year-old Facebook Live video could make U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the subject of an ethics investigation after a video surfaced of her baiting congressional colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
A two-year-old Facebook Live video could make U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the subject of an ethics investigation after a video surfaced of her baiting congressional colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Marine arrested in Virginia on Capitol riot charges
An active-duty Marine officer was arrested at Quantico on Thursday on charges connected to the Capitol riot.
An active-duty Marine officer was arrested at Quantico on Thursday on charges connected to the Capitol riot.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
‘We must speak the truth’: Rep. Liz Cheney rebukes Trump, GOP from House floor
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
Former Pentagon chief: Sending troops to Capitol riot would have fanned fears of 'military coup'
President Donald Trump's acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is defending his response to the attack.
President Donald Trump's acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is defending his response to the attack.
2 DC police officers accused of drag racing charged with reckless driving
A current D.C. police officer, as well as a former officer, have finally been charged in connection with an alleged drag racing incident that left two patrol cars totaled.
A current D.C. police officer, as well as a former officer, have finally been charged in connection with an alleged drag racing incident that left two patrol cars totaled.
Senior CDC official who issued early warnings about COVID-19 resigns
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in the hurricane-battered city of Lake Charles while touting his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
Washingtonians capture SpaceX satellite streak across PNW sky
Many Washingtonians saw a spectacle that was out of this atmosphere. The SpaceX Starlink satellite launch streaked across the sky Tuesday night.
Many Washingtonians saw a spectacle that was out of this atmosphere. The SpaceX Starlink satellite launch streaked across the sky Tuesday night.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
All aboard! Biden visits Philadelphia to help Amtrak mark 50 years on the rails
As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”
As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”
Ashli Babbitt's family planning to file $10 million lawsuit against Capitol Police, officer who shot her
The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt is planning to sue the U.S. Capitol Police and the unidentified officer who fatally shot her during the Jan. 6 riot in which she was killed.
The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt is planning to sue the U.S. Capitol Police and the unidentified officer who fatally shot her during the Jan. 6 riot in which she was killed.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Biden address to Congress: Read the president's remarks in full
Biden address to Congress: Read the president's remarks in full
Biden address to Congress: Read the president's remarks in full
Biden administration will limit immigration arrests at courthouses
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
The Biden administration is placing limits on immigration arrests at courthouses around the country after the practice sparked criticism under President Donald Trump.
DHS to begin internal review of potential domestic violent extremism threat within agency, Mayorkas says
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas plans to put a team together to begin an internal review of the Department of Homeland Security for possible threats of domestic violent extremism within the agency.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas plans to put a team together to begin an internal review of the Department of Homeland Security for possible threats of domestic violent extremism within the agency.