Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Republicans secure House majority, retaining control after 2024 Election

Republicans have secured control of the U.S. House, completing their sweep into power and cementing their hold on the federal government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

GOP Rep. Michael McCaul 'briefly detained' by police at airport for 'appearing intoxicated'

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, was detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month for "appearing intoxicated," Fox News has confirmed.

Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement

Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.

WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing

Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs. 

Senate election results: Republicans win majority

Republicans won a majority of the U.S. Senate amid Donald Trump's presidential win, retaking the upper chamber for the first time in four years. 

Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad

Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.

Maryland Senate Debate: Larry Hogan, Angela Alsobrooks tackle abortion, tax dispute

In the only debate for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Republican candidate Larry Hogan faced off Thursday, in a race that could influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Senate candidate Alsobrooks hit with $47K bill for improper tax claims in DC

U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks is facing a hefty bill after it was discovered she received property tax credits she wasn’t qualified for. 

Unsealed court docs say Trump not immune; ‘resorted to crimes’ after losing 2020 election

Donald Trump “resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity.

Arizona couple accused in Jan. 6 riot following tips to FBI, search warrants

A Phoenix couple is accused of being part of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot in 2021, according to federal court documents. Search warrants were served on their Facebook accounts, cell phone records and email addresses.

Alsobrooks ahead of Hogan by 7 points in tight Maryland Senate showdown, poll shows

With 49 days until the election, new polling in Maryland's U.S. Senate race shows Democrat Angela Alsobrooks gaining a larger lead over Republican Larry Hogan. 

What to know about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

As of Wednesday, there had been nearly 337,800 visitors to vote.gov referred from Swift’s link that she included in her endorsement post, according to a General Services Administration spokesperson

Hogan and Alsobrooks tied in tight Senate race: Poll

A new poll indicates a deadlocked Senate race in Maryland, where Republicans are aiming to flip a long-held Democrat seat in an overwhelmingly blue state in a key contest that may decide if the GOP wins back the chamber's majority.