In redistricting, big say for big cities in DC power balance
As political muscle goes, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Just ask New York, Los Angeles and Chicago every four years, when those cities become mostly irrelevant blips on the Electoral College map.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Biden's $1T infrastructure bill faces key vote in Saturday Senate session
The bipartisan bill needs to break a filibuster test in rare Saturday session.
Trump pressured DOJ to declare 2020 election 'corrupt,' handwritten notes reveal
According to notes penned by Richard Donoghue, Trump encouraged the Department of Justice to declare the results of the 2020 election “corrupt” during a Dec. 27 phone call.
Senators reveal final roadblock before settling on $1T infrastructure legislation
A bill could be ready as early as Monday afternoon, one senator said.
Pelosi picks GOP Rep. Kinzinger for Jan. 6 commission after rejecting Banks, Jordan
Kinzinger breaks with Republican leadership again
Are Senate Republicans back on board after Biden's infrastructure re-do?
Two top GOP senators say they’re OK after Biden’s infrastructure weekend walk-back, but not every Senate Republican's mollified.
Rubio says national security is more important than UFO 'stigma'
Rubio's fellow members on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence remain mum as they await UAP intelligence report
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Here’s what Pelosi plans to do next after massive COVID bill
Pelosi met with leaders of the committees that will put a infrastructure package together on Thursday.
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Senate acquits former Pres. Trump in 2nd impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted to acquit former Pres. Donald Trump on a charge that he incited the deadly mob that raided the U.S. Capitol last month.
Senate scraps impeachment witnesses after vote, closing arguments begin
The Senate Minority Leader had been playing coy on how he would vote in the impeachment trial.
Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
Police investigating after Maryland congressman allegedly brought a concealed gun into Capitol: report
Police are investigating after Maryland Congressman Andy Harris reportedly triggered a metal detector while carrying a gun into the Capitol building, according to reports.
Inauguration Day 2021: Lady Gaga, J. Lo, Garth Brooks headline Biden-Harris ceremony
A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.