Ivanka Trump: Whistleblower's identity irrelevant to impeachment

Ivanka Trump on Friday echoed her father's view that the House impeachment investigation is an attempt to overturn the 2016 election. But, in an interview with The Associated Press, she parted ways with President Donald Trump by calling the identity of the impeachment whistleblower "not particularly relevant."

Jeff Sessions, former Trump attorney general, confirms bid for US Senate seat in Alabama

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he will be running to regain his former U.S. Senate seat in 2020, in a bombshell interview with Tucker Carlson on Thursday.

Michael Bloomberg opens door to 2020 presidential campaign

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, signaling his dissatisfaction with the current crop of candidates vying to take on President Donald Trump.

Judge orders President Trump to pay $2M for charity foundation misuse

A New York judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities to resolve a lawsuit alleging he misused his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.

President Trump denies he wanted Barr to publicly clear him

President Donald Trump on Thursday denied a report that he wanted Attorney General William Barr to hold a press conference to declare he broke no laws during a July phone call in which Trump pressed his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate Democrats.

Diplomat William Taylor expected to testify 1st in public hearings

Democrats announced they will launch public impeachment hearings next week, intending to bring to life weeks of closed-door testimony and lay out a convincing narrative of presidential misconduct by President Donald Trump.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours. 

Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia

Gov. Ralph Northam laid out his vision Wednesday for a changing Virginia a day after Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades.

Andy Beshear claims victory in Kentucky; Bevin refuses to concede

Kentucky's bitter race for governor went into overtime Wednesday as Democrat Andy Beshear declared victory while Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, a close ally of President Donald Trump, refused to concede with results showing he trailed by a few thousand votes.

Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care

A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.

Democrats win control of Virginia statehouse for 1st time in more than 2 decades

Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Trump on Tuesday and took full control of the statehouse for the first time in more than two decades.

Virginia woman who gave the finger to President Trump's motorcade wins election

The woman who lost her job after displaying her middle finger at President Donald Trump's motorcade has won a seat on a county board of supervisors in Virginia.

Democrats gain Senate control in Virginia for the 1st time in 5 years

Virginia Democrats gained control of the state Senate on Tuesday, but control of the House was still unknown as officials continued to count votes in key races.

Virginia 2019 Election Results: Find State, County and local results

Find real-time results from some of the biggest races in Virginia. Check back often as the results will be updated frequently.

Report: Jack Evans peddled position to private clients, investigators say

Jack Evans has “obliterated the public trust." That's what the chairman of the D.C. Council said Tuesday about a new report on the embattled Ward 2 councilmember.

Virginia legislative elections test anti-Trump sentiment

Virginians were casting ballots Tuesday to decide which party should control the statehouse in a widely watched contest that will test how voters feel about President Donald Trump and his possible impeachment.

Virginia polls open; find your polling place here

Virginians are deciding which party should control the statehouse in a widely watched contest that will test how voters feel about President Donald Trump and his possible impeachment.

Montgomery County executive defends decision to prohibit ‘thin blue line’ flag

On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich defended his decision to prohibit 5th District officers in Germantown from displaying a “thin blue line” flag gifted to police.