Obama: ‘These fatal shootings are not isolated incidents'
President Obama has made his first public statement on the two deadly police shootings that happened this week.
President Obama has made his first public statement on the two deadly police shootings that happened this week.
No double standard in Clinton probe, FBI director says
Summoned before Congress and aggressively questioned by Republicans, FBI Director James Comey on Thursday strongly defended the government's decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.
Summoned before Congress and aggressively questioned by Republicans, FBI Director James Comey on Thursday strongly defended the government's decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.
Md. governor teams with Bowie Baysox for bobblehead promotion to raise cancer awareness
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and a minor league baseball team are raising cancer awareness with the help of two bobbleheads: one depicting the chief executive bald and the other with hair.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and a minor league baseball team are raising cancer awareness with the help of two bobbleheads: one depicting the chief executive bald and the other with hair.
Justice Department closes Clinton email probe with no charges
The Justice Department's investigation into Hillary Clinton's email setup has been formally closed without any criminal charges, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Wednesday.
The Justice Department's investigation into Hillary Clinton's email setup has been formally closed without any criminal charges, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Wednesday.
'Scandal' star Tony Goldwyn campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Leesburg
If you are a fan of the hit television show “Scandal,” you are likely familiar with Tony Goldwyn, who plays President Fitzgerald Grant on the series. The actor, director and producer is also a Hillary Clinton supporter and he campaigned on her behalf at an event in Leesburg, Virginia.
If you are a fan of the hit television show “Scandal,” you are likely familiar with Tony Goldwyn, who plays President Fitzgerald Grant on the series. The actor, director and producer is also a Hillary Clinton supporter and he campaigned on her behalf at an event in Leesburg, Virginia.
Obama to slow pace of Afghanistan troop withdrawal
President Barack Obama plans to increase to around 8,400 the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office.
President Barack Obama plans to increase to around 8,400 the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office.
No charges recommended in Clinton email probe, FBI says
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state.
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state.
President Obama and Hillary Clinton campaign in Charlotte
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Both the expected major party candidates for president in 2016 will visit North Carolina on Tuesday. Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has announced his own visit to the state, holding a rally Tuesday evening at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. Earlier this week, presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton announced her own campaign...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Both the expected major party candidates for president in 2016 will visit North Carolina on Tuesday. Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has announced his own visit to the state, holding a rally Tuesday evening at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. Earlier this week, presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton announced her own campaign...
Lead in water prompts US Capitol officials to offer blood tests to lawmakers, staff
Lead-contaminated water in the drinking fountains at a U.S. Capitol office building has prompted officials to offer blood testing to lawmakers and staff, according to information provided to congressional offices.
Lead-contaminated water in the drinking fountains at a U.S. Capitol office building has prompted officials to offer blood testing to lawmakers and staff, according to information provided to congressional offices.
Former DC Councilman, civil rights leader Walter Fauntroy arrested at Dulles Airport
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia has arrested Walter Fauntroy, the former Washington, DC, councilman who had been missing since 2012, is being held at Loudoun County Detention Center.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia has arrested Walter Fauntroy, the former Washington, DC, councilman who had been missing since 2012, is being held at Loudoun County Detention Center.
DC leaders, gun violence victims urge Congress for universal background check legislation
D.C. residents impacted by gun violence told city leaders Wednesday night that the flow of illegal guns into the streets has got to stop. Wednesday marked the National Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention and D.C. officials held a roundtable meeting to discuss the urgent push to tighten gun restrictions in the District.
D.C. residents impacted by gun violence told city leaders Wednesday night that the flow of illegal guns into the streets has got to stop. Wednesday marked the National Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention and D.C. officials held a roundtable meeting to discuss the urgent push to tighten gun restrictions in the District.
DC looking at proposal for bicyclists, pedestrians to collect damages after crashes with vehicles
It has been a battle brewing in Washington D.C. for quite a while – bicyclists vs. drivers. This clash has claimed a number of casualties with accidents happening for a number of reasons.
It has been a battle brewing in Washington D.C. for quite a while – bicyclists vs. drivers. This clash has claimed a number of casualties with accidents happening for a number of reasons.
President Obama shares awkward handshake with leaders from Mexico, Canada
President Obama shared an awkward handshake when he met with leaders from Mexico and Canada during a North American trade summit.
President Obama shared an awkward handshake when he met with leaders from Mexico and Canada during a North American trade summit.
Va. Gov. McAuliffe holds restoration of rights roundtable with community leaders
In April, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to felons who completed their sentence. On Wednesday, he met with those directly affected by the order.
In April, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to felons who completed their sentence. On Wednesday, he met with those directly affected by the order.
Disability advocates gather in DC for 5th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill
More than 150 disability advocates are in Washington D.C. for the Fifth Annual Roll on Capitol Hill. The advocates had more than 200 meetings with congressional representatives on Tuesday.
More than 150 disability advocates are in Washington D.C. for the Fifth Annual Roll on Capitol Hill. The advocates had more than 200 meetings with congressional representatives on Tuesday.
DC mayor signs $15 minimum wage bill into law
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law legislation that will raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law legislation that will raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Supreme Court overturns corruption conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell
A unanimous Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell in a ruling that makes it harder to prosecute elected officials accused of bribery.
A unanimous Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell in a ruling that makes it harder to prosecute elected officials accused of bribery.
Sanders says he'll vote for Clinton, but no endorsement yet
In a Television interview, presidental candidatie Bernie Sanders says he will vote for Hillary Clinton in the November election.
In a Television interview, presidental candidatie Bernie Sanders says he will vote for Hillary Clinton in the November election.
Obama names Stonewall national monument; 1st for gay rights
President Barack Obama created the first national monument to gay rights on Friday, designating the site of the Stonewall riots in Manhattan where the modern gay rights movement took root nearly five decades ago.
President Barack Obama created the first national monument to gay rights on Friday, designating the site of the Stonewall riots in Manhattan where the modern gay rights movement took root nearly five decades ago.
After Capitol all-nighter, Democrats push on for gun control
Weary but jubilant House Democrats ended their extraordinary sit-in on the chamber's floor Thursday more than 24 hours after it began, a protest that let them broadcast their demands around the world for gun-control votes in the wake of the mass shooting at a Florida nightclub.
Weary but jubilant House Democrats ended their extraordinary sit-in on the chamber's floor Thursday more than 24 hours after it began, a protest that let them broadcast their demands around the world for gun-control votes in the wake of the mass shooting at a Florida nightclub.