White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.

Nikki Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 presidential bid against Trump

Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.

Biden, Brazil’s Lula focus on democracy, climate during White House visit

The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.

Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

House votes to repeal update to DC's criminal code

The House of Representatives voted Thursday to repeal the update to D.C.’s controversial criminal code.

Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized at GW after feeling lightheaded

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who suffered a stroke during his campaign last year, was hospitalized Wednesday night after feeling lightheaded while attending a Senate Democratic retreat, his office said.

Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'

“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.

SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps

Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.

5 takeaways from President Biden's second State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden's second State of the Union Address was filled with plenty of promises, praises, and some slight political barbs. 

Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.

Virginia picks Chincoteague Island pony as official state horse

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday, designating the Chincoteague Island pony as the official pony of the Commonwealth.

New gun restrictions spark debate in Maryland legislature

If passed, Senate Bill 1 would block Marylanders from carrying a firearm onto someone else's property without express permission and stops them from carrying a firearm within 100 feet of a place of public accommodation.