House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.

Man in custody after firing shots, exposing himself and climbing wires in northwest DC

Authorities said a man is in custody after firing shots, exposing himself and climbing wires and rooftops in a northwest D.C. neighborhood Wednesday in a standoff that lasted into the early morning hours.

Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

Sole survivor of lightning strike outside White House speaks out

The lone survivor of a deadly lightning strike outside the White House a few weeks ago is now speaking out about her experience to FOX 5 DC.

Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC

A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.

LA bank exec killed in lightning strike in Washington, DC

Brooks Lambertson, a local bank executive, was one of three people killed when lightning struck near the White House earlier this week.

Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona

More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.

Pasadena Congresswoman Judy Chu arrested at abortion rights rally in DC

Rep. Judy Chu was among several dozen demonstrators arrested Thursday in Washington, D.C., during a protest in support of abortion rights, according to the Pasadena Democrat's office.

Washington, DC shooting: Teenager killed, 3 adults, including police officer injured

A shooting in Washington D.C. left a teenager dead and several others injured, including a police officer. "It only takes one person with a firearm to make this a dangerous setting."

Congress holds first public UFO briefing in 50 years

Top Pentagon officials will face Congress on Tuesday in the first hearing in more than 50 years focused on "Unexplained Aerial Phenomena."

California leaders vow to protect abortion rights: 'We're not going to be defeated'
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday discussed California?s commitment to safeguarding reproductive freedom after a leaked document revealed the Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years.

Local, California leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade

Local and state Democratic officials reacted angrily Monday to news that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark abortion protections offered by the Roe v. Wade decision that has dictated policy on the issue since 1973.

Politicians react to SCOTUS leak hinting overturn of Roe v. Wade
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Politicians across the country react to Politico's bombshell report indicating that the U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Protestors gather at Supreme Court after bombshell report

Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights.