Ed Gillespie wants more types of fireworks legal in Virginia

Fireworks and Fourth of July go hand in hand, but in Virginia, your options are limited if you are trying to set some off at your home. This year's Republican nominee for governor wants to change that.

Gov. Christie defends going to beach during shutdown

New Jersey's governor is defending going to a state beach during a state government shutdown that has closed state beaches.

Trump offers help to terminally ill baby

President Trump has tweeted an offer of support for a terminally ill British baby who is expected to be taken off of life support after the family lost a legal battle to take him to the U.S. for trial therapy.

Controversial NRA ad causes heated debate on social media

The National Rifle Association is standing by a controversial online ad sparking heated debate on social media.

US renegotiating trade deal with South Korea

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States is renegotiating its trade deal with South Korea as he met the nation's new leader for talks also addressing the nuclear weapons threat from North Korea.

Trump travel ban goes into effect

The Trump administration's travel ban temporarily barring some citizens of six majority-Muslim countries from coming to the United States in now in place.

Congressman Don Beyer honors Alexandria shooting first responders

Virginia Congressman Don Beyer honored the first responders of the Alexandria shooting during a special ceremony on Thursday.

Military option for North Korea being prepared for Trump, McMaster says

The Trump administration is considering a wider range of strategies on how to deal with North Korea, including the military option, Trump's national security adviser said Wednesday.

President Donald Trump to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at G-20 Summit

President Donald Trump will hold a high stakes meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin when he attends the G-20 summit in Germany next week, the White House said Thursday.

President ridicules female TV host's looks, calls her crazy

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump ridiculed the looks and temperament of a female cable television host whose show he says he has stopped watching. In a series of tweets Thursday morning, the president went after Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, who have criticized Trump on their MSNBC show "Morning Joe."

TSA screening rules will go into effect
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New TSA screening rules will go into effect after orders from Presiden Donald Trump.

House to vote on Kate's Law, aimed at increasing penalties for crimes by illegal immigrants

The issue of immigrant violence was brought close to home by the murder of a Muslim teenager in Virginia, but it is also a national topic of conversation. On Thursday, the House will vote on Kate's Law, which will increase penalties associated with immigrant crime. Lawmakers will also vote on the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, which aims to stop funding of sanctuary cities that...

Little progress evident as GOP hunts health bill votes

Senate GOP leaders scrambled Wednesday for a deal to revive their health care legislation, but encountered new obstacles as recalcitrant senators doubled down on their opposition to the bill sought by President Donald Trump.

Dems want Pentagon to give breakdown of Trump's travel costs

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two House Democrats want to compel the Air Force to detail how much has been spent on trips that President Donald Trump has made to his Florida estate and other properties that he and his family own.

Senate GOP leaders delay health care bill vote

In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to even begin debating the legislation, two sources said Tuesday.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz says members of Congress should receive $2,500 housing stipend

Rep. Jason Chaffetz is set to officially resign from Congress on Friday. But before he leaves office, the Republican Utah congressman said lawmakers should receive a $2,500 per month housing allowance.

Budget office: Senate health bill adds 22 million uninsured

The Senate health care bill would result in 22 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade compared to current law.

White House warns Syria's Assad against chemical attack

The White House says it has found "potential" evidence that Syria is preparing for another chemical weapons attack.

Trump and Modi exchange hugs, herald stronger US-India ties

President Donald Trump welcomed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House Monday for their first meeting, as the U.S. branded a top militant from neighboring Pakistan as a "global terrorist."