Baltimore mayor resigns amid book series scandal

Baltimore's mayor resigned under pressure Thursday amid a flurry of investigations into whether she arranged bulk sales of her self-published children's books to disguise hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks.

Trump defends clinicians' right to refuse to do abortions

The Trump administration is putting the finishing touches on a regulation to protect the rights of clinicians who object to participating in abortions.

Colorado Sen. Bennet launches Democratic presidential bid

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer.

Barr, Mueller trade barbs as Russia probe rift goes public

Private tensions between Justice Department leaders and Robert Mueller's team broke into public view in extraordinary fashion Wednesday as Attorney General William Barr pushed back at the special counsel's "snitty" complaints over his handling of the Trump-Russia investigation report.

Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings

A Justice Department official says special counsel Robert Mueller expressed concern to Attorney General William Barr about how the findings of his Russia investigation were being portrayed.

Trump sues to block bank subpoenas

President Donald Trump is suing Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to block congressional subpoenas for his business records.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits resignation

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation Monday, ending a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of a special counsel to investigate connections between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia. His last day will be May 11.

Alyssa Milano slammed for pledge to not speak negatively about Democratic candidates

Alyssa Milano came under fire on Twitter after asking her followers to refrain from criticizing any of the Democratic hopefuls in the 2020 presidential election.

On The Hill, Episode 18: A chat with Bill McCarren of the National Press Club

Bill McCarren of the National Press Club joins Tom Fitzgerald on this episode of the "On The Hill" podcast. Bill and Tom look at the story of Austin Tice, the American Journalist who's been held in Syria since 2012. The FBI has a $1 million reward for Tice's return. Bill talks about "Night Out For Austin," which will be held on May 2, where restaurants from around the country will donate a portion of their proceeds to the effort to #FreeAustinTice.

Oliver North will not serve second term at NRA

Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North said Saturday that he will not serve a second term as the president of the National Rifle Association amid inner turmoil in the gun-rights group.

University of Virginia men's basketball team turns down White House visit

The University of Virginia men’s basketball team has declined to visit the White House in the wake of their NCAA championship victory.

Florida House bill allows guns in religious institutions

Guns would be allowed in Florida religious institutions, including religious schools, under legislation passed by the state House.

Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

Joe Biden has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020, making him the 20th Democratic candidate to join the race.

Maryland. Gov. Larry Hogan says he's considering primary challenge to Trump

Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan tested the presidential campaign waters in a big way Tuesday morning. Hogan was in New Hampshire, home to the first 2020 presidential primary, and what he had to say turned heads, and fueled speculation that he just might challenge President Trump.

Impeach or not impeach? Dems wrestle with Mueller report

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged divided fellow Democrats Monday to focus on fact-finding rather than leaping to talk of impeachment to hold President Donald Trump accountable for the "highly unethical and unscrupulous behavior" described in special counsel Robert Mueller's report.

On The Hill, Episode 17: A chat with Virginia Congressman Don Beyer

Virginia 8th District Congressman Don Beyer joins the On The Hill podcast. He's been a well-known car dealer, lieutenant governor of Virginia, a U.S. Ambassador and now a Congressman.

Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan

Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field.

Ben & Jerry's push Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions

FOX NEWS - The famous Vermont ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's has created a petition calling on Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions and provide pardons to anyone whose only crime was possession of the drug, according to their website.