Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state

"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.

Officers shoot, kill intruder who broke into Ambassador’s Residence at Peruvian Embassy

Secret Service officers shot and killed an intruder who they say broke into the Ambassador’s Residence at the Peruvian Embassy Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C.

Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling

Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement. 

Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do

The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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.

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.

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.

Former DC archbishop Theodore McCarrick pleads not guilty to sex assault

Former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the once-powerful prelate who was expelled from the priesthood for sexual abuse, pleaded not guilty Friday to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy during a wedding reception in Massachusetts nearly 50 years ago. 

Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody

The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.

Pentagon Metro violence: Suspect who allegedly stabbed, killed officer identified, AP says

A suspect is on the run after multiple shots were fired and an officer was injured during an incident on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center.

Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot in Washington D.C.

A Vikings rookie was shot while visiting family in Washington D.C., according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot

The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department after the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death. 

No concerns at Minnesota capitol after attack in Washington D.C.
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Officials say while they remain on high alert after an attack in D.C. on Friday, there is no concern at the Minnesota State Capitol.