US pins blame for deadly drone strike on Iran-backed militias in the Islamic Resistance in Iraq

The United States on Wednesday attributed the drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias, as President Joe Biden weighs his response options to the strike.

The 5 swing states to watch in 2024 election, and other potential upsets

Here’s a look at how much the votes swayed from Trump to Biden’s favor from 2016 to the 2020 election, and a look at some other potential voting upsets come November.

New bill would allow seniors over 70 to opt out of jury duty in DC

District Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill on Monday that would allow people who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury duty at the D.C. Superior Court.

Supreme Court grapples with Trump's eligibility to be president again after Capitol insurrection

The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on former President Donald Trump's eligibility for another presidential run, spurred by allegations of his role in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

'Erase his head from his torso': Iranian, Canadian nationals charged in Maryland murder-for-hire plot

A suspected Iranian narcotics trafficker and two Hells Angels members are facing charges and a series of sanctions in connection to a murder-for-hire plot to kill dissidents who fled Iran for the United States, officials say.

Here's what the Pentagon's former UFO hunter learned on the job

The Pentagon official who led efforts to centralize UFO investigations has some harsh words for some members of Congress.

Anne Arundel County can make gun shops display suicide prevention leaflets, court says

Anne Arundel County can require gun shop owners to display leaflets on suicide prevention and peaceful conflict resolution, according a unanimous federal appeals court.

Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession

The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.

Protesters chant 'genocide Joe' at Biden's abortion rights rally in Virginia

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris rallied for abortion rights in Manassas, Virginia on Tuesday as they prepared for a likely rematch with Donald Trump, the former Republican president who paved the way for overturning Roe v. Wade. Biden was interrupted several times by protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, with one shouting “Shame on you!"

Virginia considers ban on concealed carry in alcohol-selling venues

Gun violence and prevention is a hot topic this term inside Virginia's legislature. Lawmakers want to ban concealed carry at clubs or restaurants that sell alcohol.

Maryland first lady supports effort to embed abortion rights in state constitution

Abortion rights supporters in Maryland launched a campaign on Monday — the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade — to enshrine the right for women to end their pregnancies in the Maryland Constitution in November.

Who is running for president in 2024? See the candidates

From a former president to the current one, here are the main active campaigns in a bid for the White House in the 2024 election.

Ron DeSantis suspends 2024 presidential campaign; throws support to Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he is suspending his campaign to become the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential election and is now endorsing former President Donald Trump.

March for Life 2024: Thousands brave snow to rally against abortion rights

More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.

March For Life faces winter weather obstacles in DC

The winter weather isn’t the only major event expected in D.C. Friday. The annual March For Life is set to take place in the morning, too.

Congress OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown through early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.