College Park mayoral candidates face off in first debate
The City of College Park is getting ready to pick its new mayor.
The City of College Park is getting ready to pick its new mayor.
DC council member shares concerns about John Falcicchio's sexual harassment investigation
A D.C. lawmaker is speaking out about the high-profile case involving the mayor’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development.
A D.C. lawmaker is speaking out about the high-profile case involving the mayor’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development.
2 House Dems call on California Sen. Feinstein to resign
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Maryland to begin stockpiling abortion drug after judge halts FDA approval
Following a federal judge's ruling against the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, Maryland officials say they will start stockpiling the drug.
Following a federal judge's ruling against the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, Maryland officials say they will start stockpiling the drug.
Abortion clinics reassure worried patients and set backup plans
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Maryland lawmakers pass gun bills, cannabis amid protests on House floor
Chaos erupted on the floor of the Maryland House of Delegates late Monday night.
Chaos erupted on the floor of the Maryland House of Delegates late Monday night.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Jennifer Wexton, the Virginia Congresswoman who won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in the state's 10th Congressional District last year, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.
Can sheriffs be impeached in Maryland? Not yet, says Maryland AG Brown
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is currently facing federal criminal charges related to purchasing machine guns and says he won't be stepping down. But could he be removed from his position as sheriff?
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is currently facing federal criminal charges related to purchasing machine guns and says he won't be stepping down. But could he be removed from his position as sheriff?
Justice Clarence Thomas says he didn't have to disclose luxury trips funded by GOP megadonor
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow nearly every year for more than two decades.
Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Taiwan president’s US trip
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
Maryland lawmakers approve AG prosecution powers over police
The Maryland General Assembly approved a measure on Thursday to give the state’s attorney general independent authority to bring criminal charges against police officers after investigating deaths when officers are involved.
The Maryland General Assembly approved a measure on Thursday to give the state’s attorney general independent authority to bring criminal charges against police officers after investigating deaths when officers are involved.
Supreme Court rules transgender student can run girls track in West Virginia
Becky Pepper-Jackson is in the middle of the outdoor track season.
Becky Pepper-Jackson is in the middle of the outdoor track season.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Rand Paul staffer's friend details attack: 'He's an absolute champ'
Phillip Todd's parents credited their son's friend with helping 'prevent the wounds from being fatal'
Phillip Todd's parents credited their son's friend with helping 'prevent the wounds from being fatal'