Photos: Trump appears before judge in DC courthouse to face charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election

Donald Trump appeared before a judge Thursday at the federal courthouse in Washington to surrender on charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 defeat in the election, with the former president set to face a judge mere blocks from the U.S. Capitol building that his supporters stormed to try to block the transfer of power.

Donald Trump responds to third indictment
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Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump's false election claims, panel says

Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.

NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies

On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

This Florida city is where the most 'forgetful' Uber passengers reside

It's not uncommon for people to leave items behind after an Uber ride — but that forgetfulness sure is common in one Florida city that was named the most ‘forgetful’ place when it comes to losing items to an Uber ride. 

Florida senator proposes new distinctively marked license plates for registered sex offenders

A Florida Senator added an amendment to a bill that would require registered sex offenders to have license plates on their cars with the words "sexual offender" marked in red, along with some other stipulations.

MyPillow's Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has been order to pay $5 million to a software engineer in a dispute over data Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections.

How new Florida law could impact LGBTQ+ pride parades

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill that would block minors from attending certain drag shows.

Florida lawmakers propose targeting drag queen performances where children are present

Members of the Central Florida drag community are stepping into the spotlight to voice their opposition after state lawmakers file two bills targeting their performances.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.

Airline Passengers Bill of Rights: Here's what's inside proposed bill when flights get canceled or delayed

Many travelers were left in dismay after Southwest Airlines' holiday meltdown that resulted in the cancelations of thousands of flights, stranding people in unfamiliar cities across the U.S. 

Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis

Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.” 

Here's the last day to register to vote in Florida

Florida residents have less than a week to register to vote in the general election coming up on November 8.