Accused Capitol rioter allowed to travel for Mexico 'retreat'
A Texas woman charged in connection with last month’s siege at the U.S. Capitol has asked to be allowed to travel to Mexico for a "weekend retreat" -- and the federal judge assigned to the case approved the request, court papers show.
Democrats seek to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from panels as Republicans push same removal for Ilhan Omar
A top Democrat says the House will vote Thursday on removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committees.
Fallen Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick honored during ceremony at US Capitol
Members of Congress, law enforcement and others paid tribute to fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Wednesday, four weeks after the deadly riot at the Capitol complex.
No charges advised for Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during riot: report
A preliminary investigation has not found enough evidence to criminally charge the U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, one of the rioters who stormed the building on Jan. 6, according to reports Monday that cited unnamed sources familiar with the inquiry.
Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas as DHS chief
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas and Pete Buttigieg as homeland security and transportation secretaries, respectively, Tuesday.
George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Epic snowball fight breaks out on National Mall after DC's first big snowfall in years
A bunch of Washingtonians hit the National Mall on Sunday afternoon to pelt each other with snowballs outside the Smithsonian Castle.
Happy National Zoo pandas slide through snow in reminder there is joy in this world
The National Zoo tweeted an adorable video of pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian frolicking in Sunday's snow.
Man who wore horns at Capitol riot willing to speak at Trump's trial, lawyer says
The lawyer for "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says his client is willing to testify at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, saying Chansley "feels betrayed by the president" after Trump's refusal to grant him a pardon.
Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
Rubio, Scott co-sponsor bill for constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress
Florida senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott have co-sponsored a bill that would create term limits for members of Congress. If ratified, it would prevent senators from serving more than two six-year terms and House members from serving more than three two-year terms.
Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Biden’s Secretary of State
Antony Blinken has pledged to be a leading force in the Biden administration’s bid to reframe the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world after four years in which President Donald Trump questioned longtime alliances.
Central Florida commissioner who stoked a Trump crowd won’t quit
Casselberry Commissioner Mark Busch, who also serves as vice mayor, refused to quit despite a petition drive that drew more than 1,600 signatures.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
House managers present articles to Senate, 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump to begin Feb. 8
House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate late Monday for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president and shunning calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
National Guard troops testing positive for COVID-19 claim they are not receiving appropriate medical attention
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
Biden reverses Trump's ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
President Biden's dogs officially move in to White House
President Joe Biden officially has his furry friends with him at the White House, including the first rescue dog to ever live at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Source: Congress members threatened ahead of Trump impeachment trial
The threats include chatter about killing legislators or attacking them outside of the U.S. Capitol.
'You just don’t get guilt by association': Law enforcement weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection
Police departments across the country are reviewing the behavior of dozens of officers who were in Washington on the day of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.