All clear at White House, US Capitol after reported airspace violation over DC prompted lockdowns
An all clear was given at the U.S. Capitol and at the White House after a reported airspace violation over Washington D.C. prompted brief lockdowns Tuesday morning.
Who's running for president in 2020? Meet the 22 candidates
The field of 2020 presidential candidates is crowded, with 18 Democrats currently making a bid for the White House along with three Republicans.
Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in nation’s capital
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington, D.C.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after suffering from chills, fever
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 86, was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Friday night after experiencing chills and fever earlier in the day, a Supreme Court spokesperson said.
107 members of Congress call for firing of senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller over emails
More than 100 members of Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to fire White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller from the administration, citing hundreds of Miller’s emails that were made public last week that they believe establish Miller as a white nationalist and conspiracy theorist.
Bill to decriminalize marijuana at federal level passes divided U.S. House committee
A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, a vote that was alternately described as a momentous turning point in national cannabis policy or a hollow political gesture.
Unauthorized SUV attempts to enter White House complex, Secret Service says
An unauthorized SUV attempted to gain entry at the White House on Thursday, according to officials.
House passes short-term spending measure as talks falter
The House passed a short-term spending bill Tuesday that would keep federal agencies running for another month in hopes the additional time will help negotiators wrap up more than $1.4 trillion in unfinished appropriations bills.
US officials knew of Ukraine’s Trump anxiety, AP reports
Despite his denials, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was feeling pressure from the Trump Administration to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden before his July phone call with President Donald Trump that has led to impeachment hearings.
Trump says he will 'strongly consider' testifying in impeachment inquiry
The comment was in response to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who invited Trump to appear or answer questions in writing during a television interview.
Timeline: The release of US military aid to Ukraine
Military aid promised by the U.S. to Ukraine is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Aide recounts actions tying Trump to delay in Ukraine funding
In his testimony to impeachment investigators, Morrison recounted that Sondland also told him he was discussing the Ukraine matters directly with President Trump.
Key dates in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation.
Conflicting White House accounts of first Trump-Zelenskiy call
President Trump released the rough transcript of a phone call he had with the incoming president of Ukraine, holding it out as evidence he did nothing wrong. Instead, the memorandum shows how White House descriptions of Trump’s communications with foreign leaders at times better reflect wishful thinking than the reality of the interactions.
Congress to hear diplomat who overheard a key Trump call
Diplomat who overheard a key Trump call set to testify to Congress
Ousted ambassador Marie Yovanovitch calls slew of Trump tweets during testimony 'very intimidating'
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch says President Donald Trump’s tweets about her during her testimony in the impeachment hearings are “very intimidating” to her and other witnesses.
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
Battle-tested attorneys for Democrats, GOP face off in Trump impeachment hearings
The public impeachment inquiry hearings that began Wednesday pitted a Democratic attorney who cut his teeth prosecuting mobsters against a GOP House Oversight investigator.
Historic impeachment hearing: Top diplomats testify, offer new information about Ukraine call
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” that he wanted Ukraine to pursue.
Key takeaways from first day of public impeachment hearings
Here are some key takeaways from Wednesday’s hearing featuring the first public witnesses, George Kent and William Taylor.