Virginia passes Equal Rights Amendment, becoming 38th state to approve landmark resolution
Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in an effort to have it added to the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in an effort to have it added to the U.S. Constitution.
Trump says China trade deal delivers economic justice
President Trump has signed a new trade agreement with China that is expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers and ease trade tensions between the two countries.
President Trump has signed a new trade agreement with China that is expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers and ease trade tensions between the two countries.
Northam to ban guns from Capitol grounds: AP report
Fearing a repeat of the deadly violence that engulfed Charlottesville more than two years ago, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to declare a temporary emergency Wednesday banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights.
Fearing a repeat of the deadly violence that engulfed Charlottesville more than two years ago, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to declare a temporary emergency Wednesday banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights.
Former Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn filed court papers Tuesday to him withdraw his guilty plea, saying federal prosecutors had acted in “bad faith" and breached their deal with him in the Russia investigation.
Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn filed court papers Tuesday to him withdraw his guilty plea, saying federal prosecutors had acted in “bad faith" and breached their deal with him in the Russia investigation.
Speaker Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate
The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for a landmark trial on whether charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are grounds for removal.
The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for a landmark trial on whether charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are grounds for removal.
Dave Chappelle to endorse, perform shows to support Andrew Yang's 2020 presidential campaign
Comedian Dave Chappelle is set to endorse and campaign for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang.
Comedian Dave Chappelle is set to endorse and campaign for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang.
Bernie Sanders didn’t think woman could win presidency, Elizabeth Warren says
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal: researchers
Russian military agents have hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the Trump impeachment scandal.
Russian military agents have hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the Trump impeachment scandal.
Democratic debate: 6 presidential candidates to face off ahead of Iowa caucuses
In the smallest stage yet, Tuesday’s event in Iowa is the last chance for six candidates to debate before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.
In the smallest stage yet, Tuesday’s event in Iowa is the last chance for six candidates to debate before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.
Republican senators reject plans to dismiss Trump impeachment
Senate Republicans signaled Monday they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as the House prepares to send the charges to the chamber for the historic trial.
Senate Republicans signaled Monday they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as the House prepares to send the charges to the chamber for the historic trial.
If new bill approved by DC Council, gender-neutral terminology will become law in District government
No more fireman? No more chairwoman? No more policeman? Washington, D.C. could soon mandate a change in the language in its official code to reflect the diversity of all its residents.
No more fireman? No more chairwoman? No more policeman? Washington, D.C. could soon mandate a change in the language in its official code to reflect the diversity of all its residents.
Push to ban assault weapons in Virginia meets resistance
Some top Virginia Democratic senators are expressing reservations about plans to ban assault weapons — a key part of the new Democratic majority's gun-control proposals and one that's drawn fierce resistance from gun-rights advocates.
Some top Virginia Democratic senators are expressing reservations about plans to ban assault weapons — a key part of the new Democratic majority's gun-control proposals and one that's drawn fierce resistance from gun-rights advocates.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces $9M in tax credits for student loan debt
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the awarding of nearly $9 million in tax credits for Maryland residents with student loan debt. The governor announced the tax credits Monday.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the awarding of nearly $9 million in tax credits for Maryland residents with student loan debt. The governor announced the tax credits Monday.
Cardi B announces political aspirations: 'I don't agree with Goverment'
The 27-year-old rapper turned heads on Sunday when she tweeted out her potential interest in running for office in the future.
The 27-year-old rapper turned heads on Sunday when she tweeted out her potential interest in running for office in the future.
Booker ends presidential bid after polling, money struggles
Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.
Democrat Cory Booker dropped out of the presidential race Monday, ending a campaign whose message of unity and love failed to resonate in a political era marked by chaos and anxiety.
Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Saturday acknowledged that it accidentally shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeatedly denied Western accusations that it was responsible.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Saturday acknowledged that it accidentally shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeatedly denied Western accusations that it was responsible.
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first state to do so under Trump administration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Millennials’ support of boomer candidates could prove pivotal in 2020 presidential election
The Pew Research Center revealed that groups including millennials, Generation X and even younger voters in Generation Z cast more votes than older generation voters.
The Pew Research Center revealed that groups including millennials, Generation X and even younger voters in Generation Z cast more votes than older generation voters.
House moving to send impeachment to Senate next week: Pelosi
“In an impeachment trial, every Senator takes an oath to do ‘impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws,'' Pelosi wrote. ”Every Senator now faces a choice: to be loyal to the President or the Constitution.”
“In an impeachment trial, every Senator takes an oath to do ‘impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws,'' Pelosi wrote. ”Every Senator now faces a choice: to be loyal to the President or the Constitution.”
Virginia lawmakers vote to ban guns at state Capitol
Virginia lawmakers voted Friday to ban firearms at the state Capitol, the first in what's expected to be many contentious gun votes in the coming weeks.
Virginia lawmakers voted Friday to ban firearms at the state Capitol, the first in what's expected to be many contentious gun votes in the coming weeks.