House votes to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol

A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.

House to vote on forming new committee to investigate Capitol riot

A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.

'They're coming for you next': Kemp vows to fight elections law challenge

Gov. Brian Kemp says a federal lawsuit over Georgia's election law is part of a "radical agenda" and that the Department of Justice is being "weaponized" by President Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams.

MTG-AOC feud continues, with Republican targeting ‘the little communist from New York City’

Speaking ahead of former president Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend, Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene drew loud cheers from a crowd when she called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "not an American."

Mike Gravel, former US senator who read Pentagon Papers, dies at 91

Mike Gravel was known for reading thousands of pages of the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. He also later twice ran for president.

In Georgia, Herschel Walker puts GOP in a holding pattern

The recently ousted former senator who wants her job back. A football hero considering his first run for office. Little-known politicians eyeing promotions. And a former president overshadowing them all in a state he lost last November.

Trump takes stage in Ohio, repeats false election claims

Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.

Supreme Court sides with Alaska Natives in COVID-19 relief money case

SCOTUS ruled that millions of dollars in COVID relief money tied up in court should benefit Alaska Natives rather than being spread more broadly.

Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.

Judge allows Fulton County ballot review case to move forward

A judge says a lawsuit alleging fraud in Fulton County during the November election and seeking a review of absentee ballots can move forward for now.

Pelosi creates panel to investigate attack on US Capitol

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday that she is creating a special committee to investigate the attack on the Capitol, saying it is "imperative that we seek the truth.”

House Republicans form group to address climate change

An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.

Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes

President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.

Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.