Democrats say White House blocking CDC head from testifying

House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.

Chicago's Lightfoot calls White House's McEnany a 'Karen' after reported 'derelict mayor' slight

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.

Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.

Loudoun County Sheriff blasts 'reckless' plan to create new county police department

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is fighting back against a proposal to create a new countywide police department that would assume many sheriffs' duties, and leave the sheriff's selection in the hands of county supervisors.

Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin

The White House announced Friday that President Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency commuting the "unjust sentence"  of Roger Stone, just days before the longtime political operative is slated to report to prison to serve more than three years for charges stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.

Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order

Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.

Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas

International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.

Kanye West says he'd model his administration after Wakanda government from 'Black Panther'

In a four hour interview in which he also withdrew his support from President Donald Trump, Kanye West said his presidential administration would be set up like the government of Wakanda.

Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control

The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.

Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies

Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.

Chief Justice John Roberts hospitalized on June 21 after fall near Maryland home, Supreme Court confirms

Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts was hospitalized last month with a forehead injury after he fell while walking near his Maryland home, a spokeswoman for the Supreme Court confirmed Tuesday night.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan releasing book on his tenure, politics

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who considered a primary challenge to President Donald Trump last year, said Tuesday he is releasing a book about national politics and his experiences as governor this month after its publication was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.