Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
DC pizza shop takes donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at US Capitol
A D.C. area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
'Our worst nightmare really come true': DC police officers detail riot at US Capitol
It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages
When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Joe Biden's inauguration
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at Joe Biden's inauguration.
Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
Local lawmakers weigh in on second impeachment of President Trump
President Donald Trump is impeached for a second time and the history making move comes after nearly all House Democrats as well as some Republicans seek to hold the president accountable for Wednesday’s insurrection.
8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment
Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for Capitol riot
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said President Donald Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters, but said impeaching Trump for a second time is a “mistake.”
McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.
Pelosi’s tweet declaring 2016 election was 'hijacked' resurfaces
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
The hitchhiker’s guide to impeaching President Trump on Wednesday
It would be the first time a president has been impeached twice
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
‘The Capitol is a crime scene': Federal law enforcement officials open 170 case files in connection with riots
Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they’ve opened 170 subject files, and charged about 70 in the wake of a violent riot that struck the U.S. Capitol building last week.
Pelosi names Rep. Madeleine Dean among Trump impeachment managers
The team includes three women, four people of color and lawmakers from states stretching from Rhode Island to California. Rep. Jamie Raskin will be lead manag
Protester not linked to Capitol police officer's death, person of interest in separate incident
A photo of a protester who is a person of interest in the riot at the U.S. Capitol was released to the public Tuesday.
DC police officer recovering after being dragged down Capitol stairs amid chaos
A D.C. police officer is recovering after he was attacked and dragged down a set of stairs as a riot erupted on Capitol Hill last week in the District.
2 Capitol Police officers suspended after riot
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio says two U.S. Capitol Police officers have been suspended as a result of their actions during last week’s attack on the Capitol.
US Capitol Police officer hailed as hero for diverting pro-Trump mob during riot
A US Capitol Police officer is being hailed as a hero after video shows him diverting a pro-Trump mob that breached the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.