5 shot, 1 killed at Days Inn in DC; victims found in hallway, inside room
Authorities say one victim has died after five were shot early Thursday morning at a Days Inn in Northwest D.C.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
FBI hunt for who placed pipe bombs outside RNC, DNC offices day before Capitol riot continues
The FBI is still continuing their hunt for the person who planted pipe bombs outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the day before the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Capitol Riot: President Biden marks one year since January 6 insurrection
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez receives ICE director nomination from White House again
The White House nominated Sheriff Ed Gonzalez again to serve as director of ICE, which has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since 2017.
Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
DC to file civil lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and others for Capitol insurrection
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine said D.C. will file a civil lawsuit against the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers and other groups and individuals responsible for the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
President Biden, leaders gather to pay tribute to Bob Dole at US Capitol
Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
Jan. 6 probe: Former DOJ lawyer during Trump administration subpoenaed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed a former Justice Department lawyer.
US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
Man in custody after US Capitol Police investigate suspicious vehicle near Supreme Court
U.S. Capitol Police are investigating a suspicious vehicle in front of the Supreme Court.