House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.

Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again

Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens?

Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is now Mayor-elect of Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's next mayor.

Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden, Mark Meadows says in book

A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.

Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy

In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.

Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House

President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.

Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records related to Jan. 6

A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families

President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.

'Trash': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks GOP colleague, defends Lauren Boebert

Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene called South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace “trash” and a “RINO” on Twitter after Mace criticized a Republican colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Greene called a coalition of Democrats the “Jihad Squad.”

Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays

Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.

‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah  2021 with well wishes

“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

White House blames pandemic for soaring inflation, Biden's low polling

Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit: COVID-19.

Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House

The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.

Benign polyp in Biden's colon was potentially pre-cancerous

A doctor's report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action.

White House stands by push to end cash bail in wake of Waukesha parade attack

The White House is standing by its push to end cash bail, a topic in the spotlight after a man allegedly drove through a Wisconsin Christmas parade.

Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck dies

Subway sandwich chain co-founder Peter Buck has died at a hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 90.