Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes: 'Highly unlikely' he'll be elected president
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
"There is no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism or white supremacy," McConnell said, "and anyone meeting with people advocating that point of view, in my judgment, are highly unlikely to ever be elected president of the United States."
Virginia Congressman Don McEachin dies after battle with cancer
Congressman Aston Don McEachin, the politician, lawyer and U.S. Representative for Virginia's fourth district, has died, according to his staff.
Congressman Aston Don McEachin, the politician, lawyer and U.S. Representative for Virginia's fourth district, has died, according to his staff.
Virginia Walmart shooting survivor files lawsuit for $50 million
A Walmart employee impacted by last week's fatal shooting filed a lawsuit against Walmart.
A Walmart employee impacted by last week's fatal shooting filed a lawsuit against Walmart.
Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite
Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.
Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.
Supreme Court hears bribery case that could impact DC lobbyists
Public officials aren't allowed to take bribes. Neither are public employees. But what about people who are close to public officials, such as lobbyists or family members? The Supreme Court considered that question on Monday.
Public officials aren't allowed to take bribes. Neither are public employees. But what about people who are close to public officials, such as lobbyists or family members? The Supreme Court considered that question on Monday.
Chesapeake Walmart shooter Andre Bing left a 'death note,' officials say
The Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart employee who shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night wrote a "death note" prior to the attack, according to officials.
The Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart employee who shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself Tuesday night wrote a "death note" prior to the attack, according to officials.
Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Post-midterms, some states might think twice about strict abortion bans
Even after their gains this month, Democrats lack the power to codify abortion rights into federal law.
Even after their gains this month, Democrats lack the power to codify abortion rights into federal law.
Watch FOX 5 DC's "Beyond The Lens" Best of 2022 Special featuring our talented photojournalists
In FOX 5's “Beyond The Lens,” Shirin Rajaee takes a look back at the unique stories our talented photojournalists put together throughout 2022.
In FOX 5's “Beyond The Lens,” Shirin Rajaee takes a look back at the unique stories our talented photojournalists put together throughout 2022.
Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.
Lawmakers urge action after report of other SCOTUS leak
Democratic leaders on the hill are demanding answers from the Supreme Court after The New York Times reported this weekend another possible leak.
Democratic leaders on the hill are demanding answers from the Supreme Court after The New York Times reported this weekend another possible leak.
New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
Opponents file lawsuit targeting medication abortions
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Rep. Lauren Boebert's challenger, Adam Frisch, concedes in tight Colorado House race
Boebert is leading her opponent by 551 votes.
Boebert is leading her opponent by 551 votes.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Democrats after Pelosi
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.