Rep. Loudermilk responds to Jan. 6 panel's releasing video showing tour

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection released video on Wednesday of a tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the attack, showing participants taking photos of stairwells and tunnels in the Capitol complex.

Herschel Walker reveals 2nd son he never mentioned publicly

Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker acknowledged on Wednesday that he has a 10-year-old son whom he has not previously mentioned publicly, a disclosure that draws renewed attention to his previous outspoken calls for Black men to play an active role in the lives of their children.

After Georgia loss, House runoff gives Trump another chance

Nearly a month after his preferred candidate for governor in Georgia was defeated by more than 50 points, former President Donald Trump has an opportunity next week to demonstrate he still has some sway in this onetime Republican stronghold.

Lauren Boebert introduces bill to classify fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.

Democratic recount doesn’t change Georgia 10th District race

The candidates in a Democratic runoff for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District are still Tabitha Johnson-Green and Jessica Fore, after a recount demanded by third-place finisher Phyllis Hatcher didn’t allow Hatcher to overtake Fore for second place.

Synagogue challenges new Florida abortion law, claiming it violates religious rights of Jewish people

A synagogue has filed a lawsuit claiming Florida's new law that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jewish people. It's the second challenge to the state's abortion ban recently signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, which is set to take effect next month.

Shortened Georgia runoff poses hurdles for voters, officials

Georgia’s 2021 voting law made changes that drew a firestorm of criticism — bans on giving water to people waiting to vote, a shorter period to request an absentee ballot and strict limits on ballot drop boxes.

US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.

Gun safety proposal announced by bipartisan group of Senators

A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.

Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time

Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues

Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.

Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House

Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."