Security increased around White House, Lafayette Park following Trump assassination attempt

Tension was palpable around the White House Sunday morning, a day after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt while at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

Melania Trump says 'Let us reunite. Now.' after husband’s assassination attempt

Melania Trump’s statement after Donald Trump’s assassination attempt spoke about her husband’s “human side" and included a rallying call for unity.

RNC 2024: Trump says he'll be there as planned after assassination attempt

Donald Trump says he’ll still be speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week after he was targeted in an assassination attempt. Here's what to know about the RNC.

Video: Trump apparently shot at rally, bloodied leaving stage

Harrowing video shows the moment former President Donald Trump appeared to be shot on stage and whisked away during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Democrats in key down ballot races anxious amid calls for Biden to step aside

As the political world watches to see how President Joe Biden performs in his news conference Thursday night, Democratic candidates down ballot this November are feeling concerned. 

All eyes on President Biden as NATO Summit is well underway

President Biden must put his best foot forward this week at the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., to prove he can serve as his party’s nominee.

What Project 2025 could mean for Social Security

Project 2025 continues to draw interest from conservatives and liberals alike. Here’s what it says, and doesn’t say, about Social Security benefits.

ABC's George Stephanopoulos asserts Biden can't serve 2nd term

Stephanopoulos, on the heels of his high-stakes interview last week with Biden following the president's disastrous debate performance, was seen on video being asked whether Biden should step down.

George Clooney, prominent Dem supporter, calls for Biden to withdraw

George Clooney wrote a lengthy opinion for the New York Times calling for President Biden to “save democracy again" by withdrawing from the race.

Nancy Pelosi on Biden’s campaign: ‘It’s up to him’ and ‘time is running short’

Nancy Pelosi has been widely watched for signals of how top Democrats are thinking about President Biden’s candidacy, and her comments suggest the party still has questions.

Would-be carjacker targets Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor security detail officer, suspect shot

A would-be carjacker was shot Friday in Washington, D.C., when he pointed a gun at a U.S. Marshal assigned to protect the homes of U.S. Supreme Court Justices near the residence of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?

Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Abortion access gains support: More Americans opposing federal ban, poll shows

A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that around 60% of Americans believe their state should generally allow legal abortions for any reason, a notable increase since June 2021.

Republicans' RNC platform does not include national abortion ban

The release of the platform comes as Donald Trump enforces his priorities on the GOP committee as he tries to avoid strict abortion language while taking credit for setting up the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.

Biden pens letter to Democrats saying he's 'fully committed' to race

The controversy among Democrats over calls for President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign does not appear to be going away.