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.
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.”
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
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.
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.
Shelter-in-place order at military base housing Walter Reed lifted after 'bomb threat' investigation
A military base in Montgomery County that is home to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is under lockdown after a bomb threat Wednesday morning.
A military base in Montgomery County that is home to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is under lockdown after a bomb threat Wednesday morning.
DC air traffic disrupted after American Airlines flight stalls near runway
A spokesperson for American Airlines told Fox News that the plane was experiencing a mechanical issue.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told Fox News that the plane was experiencing a mechanical issue.
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.
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.
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
Fugitive in the crowd? US Marshals seek help identifying Dodgers fan
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a Dodgers fan who "strongly resembles" a man on the 15 Most Wanted fugitives list, federal officials said.
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a Dodgers fan who "strongly resembles" a man on the 15 Most Wanted fugitives list, federal officials said.
VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally
The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.
The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.
House Dems unveil corporate, wealthy tax hikes to fund $3.5T spending plan
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health care fraud
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Former Washington Football Team running back Clinton Portis has pleaded guilty in connection with his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Capitol police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt: 'I know that day I saved countless lives'
The U.S. Capitol police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot opened up about what led to the shooting and revealed the death threats he’s received in the aftermath.
The U.S. Capitol police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot opened up about what led to the shooting and revealed the death threats he’s received in the aftermath.
Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection
Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.
Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
Video: DC gunman opens fire in broad daylight in Southeast
Surveillance video shows a gunman opening fire in broad daylight in Southeast DC.
Surveillance video shows a gunman opening fire in broad daylight in Southeast DC.