‘Baffling and reprehensible’: Archbishop of Washington condemns Trump’s visit to Catholic shrine
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
DC man offers refuge to nearly 100 protesters to protect them from injury and arrest
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests
U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.
U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.
VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card
A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.
A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Called to order: Supreme Court begins 1st arguments by phone
The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe, especially with six justices aged 65 or older and at risk of getting seriously sick from the virus.
The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe, especially with six justices aged 65 or older and at risk of getting seriously sick from the virus.
Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Supreme Court to hold May arguments by teleconference amid coronavirus crisis
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hold arguments by teleconference in May in key cases, including President Donald Trump's bid to shield his tax and other financial records.
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hold arguments by teleconference in May in key cases, including President Donald Trump's bid to shield his tax and other financial records.
Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Democratic debate moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C. due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns
The Democratic National Committee is moving Sunday’s presidential debate from Arizona to Washington because of concerns about coronavirus.
The Democratic National Committee is moving Sunday’s presidential debate from Arizona to Washington because of concerns about coronavirus.
Christ Church in Georgetown says 550 parishioners are in self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn announces he has stage four kidney cancer
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday that he has had stage four cancer for about one year.
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday that he has had stage four cancer for about one year.
Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress
A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.
A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.
Brooklyn Park Mayor invited to historic State of the Union Address
The Mayor of Brooklyn Park, who is credited with helping create a path to citizenship for Liberians in the state, is the special guest of Rep. Dean Phillips for the State of the Union Tuesday night.
The Mayor of Brooklyn Park, who is credited with helping create a path to citizenship for Liberians in the state, is the special guest of Rep. Dean Phillips for the State of the Union Tuesday night.
Trump impeachment trial: Dershowitz backtracks, Paul thwarted
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial has launched into a final day of questions and answers before a crucial vote on calling witnesses.
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial has launched into a final day of questions and answers before a crucial vote on calling witnesses.
Trump impeachment trial: Senators' questions launch pointed debate
Senators' written inquiries at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday as Trump's legal team and House Democrats acting as prosecutors pressed their respective cases.
Senators' written inquiries at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday as Trump's legal team and House Democrats acting as prosecutors pressed their respective cases.
GOP defends Trump as John Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses
Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial even as Trump's lawyers mostly brushed past extraordinary new allegations from the former national security adviser and focused instead on corruption in Ukraine and historical arguments for acquittal.
Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial even as Trump's lawyers mostly brushed past extraordinary new allegations from the former national security adviser and focused instead on corruption in Ukraine and historical arguments for acquittal.