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.

Trump slams Biden on border, White House says it doesn’t take immigration ‘advice’ from him

Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's immigration policies amid a flood of migrants at the border since his victory. In response, the White House called Trump's policies while in office "not only inhumane but ineffective."

FBI arrests Trump appointee in connection with deadly Capitol riot

Federico Klein, a former State Department aide who was appointed by former President Donald Trump was arrested on Thursday by the FBI, in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Montgomery County Council comes out swinging over Maryland vaccine program

Montgomery County Council members took turns bashing the state COVID-19 vaccine program at their meeting Tuesday - and saved special ire for Governor Larry Hogan and Acting Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader.

Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to investigate Elaine Chao over ethics concerns

The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.

Deb Haaland nomination for interior secretary approved by key panel, moves to full Senate

A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.

England's Prince Philip recovering from heart surgery

The palace says the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, "underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew's Hospital."

Staffers heard on Zoom making comments about Montgomery County councilmember Nancy Navarro's accent

Montgomery County Councilmember and former president Nancy Navarro is calling for an investigation and action after two staffers were heard making comments about her accent during a virtual council session.

Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II gets 14 years in prison for rapes

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and other sexual offenses against five women in Southern California, including one who was homeless when he attacked her in 2018.

‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’

President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”

'They give me strength': Vanessa Bryant continues to persevere after death of Kobe, Gigi

Nearly 14 months after losing her husband and 13-year-old daughter in an unspeakable tragedy, Vanessa Bryant is speaking out and shares how she found "light in the darkness" in an exclusive interview with People Magazine.