Michelle Obama surprises students with visit to Ballou STAY High School
Former first lady Michelle Obama has made a surprise visit to a Washington high school.
Former first lady Michelle Obama has made a surprise visit to a Washington high school.
Kellyanne Conway kneels on Oval Office couch, sparks debate
Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.
Conway is seen perched on her knees on the couch with her feet behind her in photos taken Monday while President Donald Trump met with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.
Barack Obama, President of France? Petition attracts 42,000 signatures
A petition that aims to urge Former President Barack Obama to run for the French Presidency has attracted over 43,000 signatures as of Tuesday.
A petition that aims to urge Former President Barack Obama to run for the French Presidency has attracted over 43,000 signatures as of Tuesday.
Presidential Trump says 'join forces' for new greatness
President Donald Trump will issue a broad call for overhauling the nation's health care system and revving up the U.S. economy when he delivers his first address to Congress Tuesday night. But he could leave anxious lawmakers with few specific guidelines for tackling the complicated legislative priorities that have divided his own Republican Party.
President Donald Trump will issue a broad call for overhauling the nation's health care system and revving up the U.S. economy when he delivers his first address to Congress Tuesday night. But he could leave anxious lawmakers with few specific guidelines for tackling the complicated legislative priorities that have divided his own Republican Party.
In emotional moment, Trump salutes slain SEAL's wife
President Donald Trump's address to Congress took an emotional turn as he introduced the widow of a Navy SEAL killed last month in a raid in Yemen.
President Donald Trump's address to Congress took an emotional turn as he introduced the widow of a Navy SEAL killed last month in a raid in Yemen.
'Wrongful birth' bill approved to full Texas Senate
A "wrongful birth" bill prohibiting parents from suing doctors after their child is born with severe disabilities is headed to the full Texas Senate.
A "wrongful birth" bill prohibiting parents from suing doctors after their child is born with severe disabilities is headed to the full Texas Senate.
Media outlets welcome encrypted leaks via apps
Technology makes it easier than ever before to privately share information. The Washington Post, New York Times and ProPublica are among the news organizations pointing potential tipsters to encrypted apps and services to anonymously share information.
Technology makes it easier than ever before to privately share information. The Washington Post, New York Times and ProPublica are among the news organizations pointing potential tipsters to encrypted apps and services to anonymously share information.
President Trump supporters hold rally at Liberty Plaza
President Donald Trump supporters are pushing back following weeks of protests and town halls. On Monday, dozens converged on Liberty Plaza to show their support for their president.
President Donald Trump supporters are pushing back following weeks of protests and town halls. On Monday, dozens converged on Liberty Plaza to show their support for their president.
Plan to repeal Obama health law shows GOP governors are torn
The nation's governors don't want people in their states to lose health coverage under a repeal of the Obama-era health care law, but even after a weekend of bipartisan meetings, they still don't agree on the best approach to replace it.
The nation's governors don't want people in their states to lose health coverage under a repeal of the Obama-era health care law, but even after a weekend of bipartisan meetings, they still don't agree on the best approach to replace it.
Trump looks to refocus his presidency in address to Congress
Trump's advisers say he will use his prime-time speech Tuesday to declare early progress on his campaign promises, including kick-starting construction of his proposed southern border wall, and to map a path ahead on thorny legislative priorities, including health care and infrastructure spending.
Trump's advisers say he will use his prime-time speech Tuesday to declare early progress on his campaign promises, including kick-starting construction of his proposed southern border wall, and to map a path ahead on thorny legislative priorities, including health care and infrastructure spending.
CPAC crowd members briefly wave Russian flags stamped with TRUMP
Russian flags with “TRUMP” stamped in gold were distributed and then quickly taken up during President Trump’s speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Russian flags with “TRUMP” stamped in gold were distributed and then quickly taken up during President Trump’s speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
DC council member proposes new bill to eliminate catcalling, street harassment
Catcalling on D.C. streets by District workers could soon be a thing of the past. D.C. lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would mandate all city employees to undergo street harassment training. And if they get caught harassing other people in public, they would have to face consequences.
Catcalling on D.C. streets by District workers could soon be a thing of the past. D.C. lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would mandate all city employees to undergo street harassment training. And if they get caught harassing other people in public, they would have to face consequences.
Trump orders new task force push to eliminate red tape
President Trump took another step Friday to roll back government red tape, signing an executive order requiring every federal agency to form a “regulatory reform task force” that would root out regulations for repeal.
President Trump took another step Friday to roll back government red tape, signing an executive order requiring every federal agency to form a “regulatory reform task force” that would root out regulations for repeal.
Trump speaks at CPAC; takes aim at what he calls dishonest news reports
President Donald Trump took aim at what he calls dishonest news reports on Friday when he took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.
President Donald Trump took aim at what he calls dishonest news reports on Friday when he took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.
Media outlets accuse White House of blocking certain press from covering event
News organizations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and Politico were blocked from joining an informal, on the record White House press briefing on Friday.
News organizations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and Politico were blocked from joining an informal, on the record White House press briefing on Friday.
McAuliffe concerned about revised Trump immigration order
President Donald Trump is preparing for the next round in the fight against undocumented immigrants. He is expected to issue an amended executive order next week. Governors nationwide are concerned about how the new executive order will affect people in their states, including Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
President Donald Trump is preparing for the next round in the fight against undocumented immigrants. He is expected to issue an amended executive order next week. Governors nationwide are concerned about how the new executive order will affect people in their states, including Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Veterans advocating for medical marijuana deliver petition to Abbott
A letter -- written by veteran David Bass and signed by more than 1400 veterans from all over the state of Texas. "The Honorable Governor Greg Abbott...I'm writing today to request an in-person meeting with you and a group of Texas veterans who advocate for a more inclusive medical marijuana program," Bass read at Wednesday's press conference.
A letter -- written by veteran David Bass and signed by more than 1400 veterans from all over the state of Texas. "The Honorable Governor Greg Abbott...I'm writing today to request an in-person meeting with you and a group of Texas veterans who advocate for a more inclusive medical marijuana program," Bass read at Wednesday's press conference.
Tampa demonstrators show support for President Trump
On a holiday when thousands of Americans took to the streets for "Not My President" protests, supporters of President Trump held a counter protest in Tampa.
On a holiday when thousands of Americans took to the streets for "Not My President" protests, supporters of President Trump held a counter protest in Tampa.
Georgia House committee hears 'campus carry' debate
Members of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held off on a vote on the controversial “campus carry” bill Monday.
Members of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held off on a vote on the controversial “campus carry” bill Monday.
Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance
The Trump administration will revoke federal guidelines that tell public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity, the White House said Wednesday.
The Trump administration will revoke federal guidelines that tell public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity, the White House said Wednesday.