Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
District unveils Carbon Free DC strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Carbon free by 2045 is the direction D.C. leaders are working towards as they look for ways to address climate change in the nation's capital.
Carbon free by 2045 is the direction D.C. leaders are working towards as they look for ways to address climate change in the nation's capital.
'Time to pass the baton': Alexandria mayor Justin Wilson will not run for reelection in 2024
After five years as the mayor of Alexandria, Justin Wilson will not run for reelection next year.
After five years as the mayor of Alexandria, Justin Wilson will not run for reelection next year.
Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Henry Kissinger, political scientist and former secretary of state, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
WATCH: 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will help mark the beginning of the holiday season in the District.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will help mark the beginning of the holiday season in the District.
Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Christopher Luxon takes oath as New Zealand's Prime Minister, emphasizes economic enhancement as top priority
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
NRA praises court order striking down Maryland's ‘draconian’ handgun law
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
A federal court Tuesday struck down a Maryland gun law as overly "burdensome," in a win the National Rifle Association (NRA) is calling a "significant victory" for Second Amendment rights.
Israel and Hamas reach temporary cease-fire deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire deal that will include the release of dozens of people taken hostage, including several Americans.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire deal that will include the release of dozens of people taken hostage, including several Americans.
Maryland's handgun licensing law struck down by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive.
New bills in Virginia aim to secure abortion access and ban assault firearms
Proposals to ensure access to abortion and to ban assault weapons are among the first bills and resolutions filed by Democratic leaders in Virginia for the 2024 legislative session.
Proposals to ensure access to abortion and to ban assault weapons are among the first bills and resolutions filed by Democratic leaders in Virginia for the 2024 legislative session.
Former College Park mayor receives 30-year sentence in child porn case
The disgraced former Mayor of College Park is going to prison for 30 years.
The disgraced former Mayor of College Park is going to prison for 30 years.
Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Congress passes temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.