More than 100 snakes found in Maryland home where man's death was reported
A death investigation is underway at a Charles County home full of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes.
A death investigation is underway at a Charles County home full of more than 100 venomous and non-venomous snakes.
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: Homeland Security details preventing future violence in nation's capital
The deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol has been commemorated all day Thursday as we officially mark one year since the riot. The question remains: could something like this happen again?
The deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol has been commemorated all day Thursday as we officially mark one year since the riot. The question remains: could something like this happen again?
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.
Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of 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.
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.
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 reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
'Access to Birth Control Act' reintroduced, aims to eliminate barriers for contraception
U.S. Senator Patty Murray and other lawmakers reintroduced legislation to make pharmacies provide birth control medications nationwide.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray and other lawmakers reintroduced legislation to make pharmacies provide birth control medications nationwide.
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.
HOMES Act takes aim at helping veterans experiencing homelessness
New legislation introduced by Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland aims to provide more resources for veterans facing homelessness.
New legislation introduced by Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland aims to provide more resources for veterans facing homelessness.
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.
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.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed a former Justice Department lawyer.
Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
Press freedom groups want Seattle officers identified
Twenty-five media and transparency groups are asking the Washington Supreme Court to allow the release of the names of the Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 — the day of the insurrection.
Twenty-five media and transparency groups are asking the Washington Supreme Court to allow the release of the names of the Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 — the day of the insurrection.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect found competent to stand trial
A North Carolina man who allegedly shut down Capitol Hill when he parked his truck next to the Library of Congress and told police he had a bomb was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday.
A North Carolina man who allegedly shut down Capitol Hill when he parked his truck next to the Library of Congress and told police he had a bomb was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday.
Scuffles over wearing masks on airlines prompts local leaders to ask DOJ, FAA for help
Local leaders are calling upon the Department of Justice and the Federal Aviation Administration to crack down on unruly passengers and assaults on airlines.
Local leaders are calling upon the Department of Justice and the Federal Aviation Administration to crack down on unruly passengers and assaults on airlines.
4 arrested during protests, confrontations around Justice for J6 rally on Capitol Hill
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.