Ex-Trump aide wants judge to rule on impeachment testimony

An ex-White House adviser scheduled to testify before House impeachment investigators on Monday has asked a federal court whether he should comply with a subpoena or follow President Donald Trump's directive against cooperating in what the president dubs a "scam."

Natty Light offers special ‘Nationals Light Seltzer’ during World Series

In honor of the Washington Nationals making it to the World Series, Natty Light is selling limited-edition cans of its Natural Light Seltzer under the name “Nationals Light Seltzer.”

Pennsylvania won't give driver's license records to Census Bureau

Pennsylvania's transportation secretary is telling the U.S. Census Bureau that her agency won't provide driver's license records as part of a Trump administration effort to gather citizenship information.

Trump calls emoluments clause 'phony,' lashes out at critics after G-7 move from Doral

President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at critics who prompted him to move next year's Group of Seven summit from his private golf club in Florida, claiming he would have hosted it for free and now it will end up costing taxpayers "a fortune."

White student allegedly spits on black visitor at African American history museum during class trip

A white middle school student allegedly spat on a black visitor at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Friday during a class trip, according to school officials, leading to the group’s ejection from the museum and sparking controversy on whether the action was racially motivated. 

White House and Democrats clash over rules for impeachment

(AP) -- The U.S. Constitution gives the House "the sole power of impeachment" -- but it confers that authority without an instruction manual.

DC Council approves emergency legislation to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the District

The District will celebrate "Indigenous Peoples' Day" next Monday instead of Columbus Day after the D.C. Council approved emergency legislation to rename the federal holiday in an effort to "honor Indigenous People and their rich history and cultural contributions."

House Dems push for release of Mueller grand jury testimony

Lawyers for House Democrats are urging a judge to release secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation as Congress conducts an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

3 House chairmen say they'll subpoena Sondland

Three Democratic House chairmen say they will issue a subpoena to U.S. European Union Ambassador Gordon Sondland after he didn't show up for a deposition in the Democrats' impeachment investigation.

Suspicious packages investigated outside Supreme Court ahead of LGBT hearings

Authorities are investigating two suspicious packages that were found near the Supreme Court building in D.C. just before the justices were to hear arguments over LGBT rights.

House Democrats subpoena Pentagon, White House budget office for documents on delay of military aid to Ukraine

(AP) -- House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine issued subpoenas Monday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and acting White House budget director Russell Vought.

What to watch this week amid Trump impeachment probe

What's coming next as House Democrats move forward with their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

Attorneys confirm second whistleblower has come forward

A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community's internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower's complaint about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to the lawyer for the two.

Trump administration to expand DNA collection from migrants at border

The Trump administration is planning to expand the collection of DNA from migrants who cross U.S. borders, and to include the information in a massive criminal database operated by the FBI.

Trump administration shifting to privatize migrant child detention

On a recent day in a remodeled brick church in the Rio Grande Valley, a caregiver tried to soothe a toddler, offering him a sippy cup. The adult knew next to nothing about the little 3-year-old whose few baby words appeared to be Portuguese. Shelter staff had tried desperately to find his family, calling the Brazilian consulate and searching Facebook.

Treasury watchdog opens investigation into handling of Trump tax return request

An internal watchdog has started investigating the Treasury Department's actions in handling Congress' request for President Donald Trump's tax returns in a long-running legal battle.