Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech

In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds

According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license. 

Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash at DCA during Arlington National Cemetery flyover: reports

A Delta Air Lines plane nearly crashed midair with a T-38 Air Force jet Friday night near Reagan Washington National Airport, just months after a January collision near the airport claimed 67 lives.

Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' comment leads to censure resolution

U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.

Georgia Sen. Ossoff raises alarm over journalist in military strike group chat

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is taking full responsibility for accidentally adding a journalist to a group chat discussing plans for a military strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump. 

Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits

The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours

Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours. 

DC teen vanishes after police chase, mom demands answers

A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son disappeared following a police chase in Southwest D.C.

Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

A U.S. Secret Service officer shot an armed man early Sunday after a confrontation near the White House, officials said.

Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff charged with DUI after Trump speech

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested and charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, according to U.S. Capitol Police.

Trump's speech to Congress: The biggest moments, and what to know

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities and policies. Here are the key takeaways from the speech.