All clear at White House, US Capitol after reported airspace violation over DC prompted lockdowns
An all clear was given at the U.S. Capitol and at the White House after a reported airspace violation over Washington D.C. prompted brief lockdowns Tuesday morning.
Impeachment hearings: Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
Rep. Ilhan Omar unveils $1 trillion affordable housing program proposal
Rep. Omar's $1 trillion proposal includes the first new public housing spending since the 1990s and a trust fund to help protect residents from gentrification and displacement.
Impeachment hearings: Top national security aides testify Trump call was 'improper,' 'unusual'
Two top White House national security aides testified Tuesday that they were concerned by President Donald Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s president, while Republicans questioned one witnesses’ loyalty to the country.
New York felon pleads guilty to threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in March phone call
A New York man pleaded guilty Monday to threatening to kill Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in a phone call he made to her Washington, D.C. offices earlier this year.
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Trump advisers want to ‘modernize’ national parks with wifi, food trucks and Amazon deliveries
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.
White House declares November ‘Veterans and Military Families Month’
For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring all of November as a month to honor American veterans and military families as an extension of Veterans Day.
Washington Nationals become World Series champs for 1st time in franchise history, beating Houston Astros 6-2
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
World Series: Washington Nationals force Game 7 with 7-2 win against Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 Tuesday night after defeating the Houston Astros 7-2.
House Democrats won't vote to formalize impeachment inquiry at this time, Pelosi says
House Democrats won't be voting soon to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
US soldier arrested on charge of sharing bomb instructions
Federal authorities said Monday they charged a U.S. Army soldier with sharing bomb-making instructions online, and said he also discussed the possible bombing of a media organization and killing left-leaning activists.
House panel questions 3M, former MN Attorney General Lori Swanson on Capitol Hill
With Congress back in session, a House panel questioned an executive at Maplewood-based 3M and former Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson Tuesday.
Man accused of carrying on affair with Rep. Omar says wife made up claims
The alleged love interest of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says his ex-wife made up allegations that he was involved in an affair with the Minnesota representative.
Delta flight delays strand Buffalo Lake Stewart High School students in Washington D.C.
Originally scheduled to head home Thursday, seniors from Buffalo Lake Stewart High School on a class trip were stranded in Washington D.C. due to Delta flight delays.