Forceful and tearful, Obama says goodbye in emotional speech
In his parting message to the nation, President Barack Obama is declaring his continued faith in the ability of all Americans to bring about powerful national change, despite the trials of the last eight years that so often stood between him and his goals.
In his parting message to the nation, President Barack Obama is declaring his continued faith in the ability of all Americans to bring about powerful national change, despite the trials of the last eight years that so often stood between him and his goals.
Bill proposed to make selling marijuana legal in DC
There is a new push in the District of Columbia to further legalize marijuana. D.C. Councilmember David Grosso introduced a bill to make it legal to buy, sell and use pot while the city would be able to tax and regulate the drug.
There is a new push in the District of Columbia to further legalize marijuana. D.C. Councilmember David Grosso introduced a bill to make it legal to buy, sell and use pot while the city would be able to tax and regulate the drug.
I'd stand up to Trump as attorney general, Sessions tells senators
Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, promising that as attorney general he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the "scourge of radical Islamic terrorism."
Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, promising that as attorney general he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the "scourge of radical Islamic terrorism."
SANCTUARY CITY: DC pledging money to help undocumented immigrants
Last year, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Washington D.C. would remain a “sanctuary city” to help protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. She is backing up those efforts and is pledging to spend taxpayer money to help immigrants pay for legal fees to fight deportation.
Last year, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Washington D.C. would remain a “sanctuary city” to help protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. She is backing up those efforts and is pledging to spend taxpayer money to help immigrants pay for legal fees to fight deportation.
State GOP wary as Republicans push repeal of health law
Congressional Republicans' drive to repeal the 2010 health care law has financial and political repercussions for GOP leaders in the states and gives Democrats potential openings as they struggle to reclaim power lost during President Barack Obama's tenure.
Congressional Republicans' drive to repeal the 2010 health care law has financial and political repercussions for GOP leaders in the states and gives Democrats potential openings as they struggle to reclaim power lost during President Barack Obama's tenure.
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner to take senior White House role
President-elect Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will join the White House as a senior adviser, according to two people briefed on the decision. He's taking a broad role that could give him sway over both domestic and foreign policy.
President-elect Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will join the White House as a senior adviser, according to two people briefed on the decision. He's taking a broad role that could give him sway over both domestic and foreign policy.
Despite Trump's claim, dresses are not sold out in DC ahead of inauguration
Ladies in Washington planning to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration as the next president won't, it turns out, need a fairy godmother to find something to wear.
Ladies in Washington planning to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration as the next president won't, it turns out, need a fairy godmother to find something to wear.
DC mayor: Obamacare repeal could cost city $623 million
Washington's mayor says repealing President Barack Obama's health-care law could cost the city up to $623 million a year.
Washington's mayor says repealing President Barack Obama's health-care law could cost the city up to $623 million a year.
New declassified report says Putin 'ordered' effort on US election
A new declassified report says Russian President Vladimir Putin "ordered" an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.
A new declassified report says Russian President Vladimir Putin "ordered" an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.
DC mayor: Arrests for pot smoking unlikely at inauguration
Washington's mayor says police won't be looking to arrest people for smoking marijuana in public on Inauguration Day.
Washington's mayor says police won't be looking to arrest people for smoking marijuana in public on Inauguration Day.
Former congressman Tom Perriello making surprise run for Virginia governor
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello announced a surprise bid for governor on Thursday, shaking up what had seemed to be a settled Democratic nomination with promises to help lead the progressives' fight against Donald Trump.
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello announced a surprise bid for governor on Thursday, shaking up what had seemed to be a settled Democratic nomination with promises to help lead the progressives' fight against Donald Trump.
No doubt Russia interfered in election, US intel chief says
The White House says President Barack Obama is being briefed on a classified report about Russian and other foreign meddling in U.S. elections.
The White House says President Barack Obama is being briefed on a classified report about Russian and other foreign meddling in U.S. elections.
Va. Governor signs order on LGBT discrimination
The order is similar to one McAuliffe signed when taking office in 2014 prohibiting discrimination against state employees.
The order is similar to one McAuliffe signed when taking office in 2014 prohibiting discrimination against state employees.
Gov. Scott seeks money to battle terrorism
Gov. Rick Scott is backing a request from state law-enforcement officials to set up anti-terrorism squads across Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott is backing a request from state law-enforcement officials to set up anti-terrorism squads across Florida.
Reality star Omarosa visits GoodDayDC to talk about new role for Trump administration
She was fired by President-elect Donald Trump - on more than one occasion. Now, he's hiring her.
She was fired by President-elect Donald Trump - on more than one occasion. Now, he's hiring her.
Texas lawmaker pushing for Constitutional Carry
A state lawmaker from Bedford wants to make it legal for all Texans to pack a pistol, with or without a permit.
A state lawmaker from Bedford wants to make it legal for all Texans to pack a pistol, with or without a permit.
Reality TV's Omarosa hired for Donald Trump's White House outreach
Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.
Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.
Obama, Pence harden 'Obamacare' battle lines at Capitol
Hardening battle lines for the brawl to come, President Barack Obama urged congressional Democrats to "look out for the American people" in defending his legacy health care overhaul, while Vice President-elect Mike Pence stood firm Wednesday in telling Republicans that dismantling "Obamacare" is No. 1 on Donald Trump's list.
Hardening battle lines for the brawl to come, President Barack Obama urged congressional Democrats to "look out for the American people" in defending his legacy health care overhaul, while Vice President-elect Mike Pence stood firm Wednesday in telling Republicans that dismantling "Obamacare" is No. 1 on Donald Trump's list.
Mayor Bowser signs GPS monitoring bill
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed legislation into law that will close a loophole that previously allowed criminals who tampered with their GPS monitoring devices to not face any additional punishment.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed legislation into law that will close a loophole that previously allowed criminals who tampered with their GPS monitoring devices to not face any additional punishment.
Va. lawmaker introduces transgender bathroom bill
A Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation similar to North Carolina's transgender bathroom law, which has consumed that state for months and scared off businesses and sporting events.
A Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation similar to North Carolina's transgender bathroom law, which has consumed that state for months and scared off businesses and sporting events.