Mark Meadows, former Trump aide, faces contempt charge from Jan. 6 committee

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection said it has “no choice” but to move forward with contempt charges against former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.

U.S. Capitol 'Lectern Guy' gets permission to travel for holidays

Adam Johnson is facing up to six months in prison and a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for February, but he asked a judge for permission to travel for the Christmas holiday.

Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.

Bidens get into holiday spirit with Christmas tree, early Thanksgiving at Fort Bragg

President Joe Biden and the first lady are getting into the holiday spirit, after a ‘friendsgiving’ with service members Monday and receiving the national Christmas tree.

Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.

White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.

Capitol riot: Some suspects forgoing attorneys at trial

At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer.

Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform

President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.

US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall

U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.

Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect found competent to stand trial

A North Carolina man who allegedly shut down Capitol Hill when he parked his truck next to the Library of Congress and told police he had a bomb was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday.

White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.