The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall after less than a day
A statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared briefly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., before being removed by U.S. Park Police.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One
A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.
Entire US Constitution on display in DC for first time ever: Here's when
The entire U.S. Constitution will be on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., for two weeks.
Patel questioned in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk murder
The FBI director is facing questioning Tuesday over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and the firing of several FBI agents.
Tramell Tillman becomes first Black actor to win Emmy for supporting drama actor
Tramell Tillman has officially made history with his emotional Emmy win on Sunday night.
Remembering 9/11: Reading of the names, Tribute in Light and NYC street closures
Thursday marks 24 years since the September 11 attacks. During the morning hours, thousands will gather in NYC to remember those whose lives were lost. Several roads in the area will also be closed.
Fired CDC director Susan Monarez to testify before Senate
The recently fired director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to testify before the U.S. Senate next week.
Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
Trump dines out at restaurant near White House to promote DC crime crackdown
President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.
Georgia National Guard to assist D.C. after crime emergency order
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that more than 300 Georgia National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C., later this month to support public safety operations following a federal crime emergency declaration.
RFK Jr. mentions DeKalb Officer David Rose, criticizes CDC during testimony
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his “Make America Healthy Again" agenda, calling it a shift toward preventing chronic disease.
'Rolling Ray,' DC influencer Raymond Harper, dead at 28: report
D.C. social media influencer Raymond Harper, known as ‘Rolling Ray,’ has died at age 28, reports say.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has Parkinson’s disease: report
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his family revealed.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia offered deportation to Costa Rica for guilty plea: court documents
In a new legal filing, lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia claim the government is engaging in a "coordinated effort" to force their client into a guilty plea. The Maryland man, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was just released from jail on Friday after months of turmoil.
Trump threatens full 'Federal takeover' in DC, accuses mayor of peddling 'inaccurate crime figures'
In a Truth Social post Friday, President Donald Trump wrote in part "Mayor Muriel Bowser must immediately stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the City! Washington D.C. will soon be great again!!!"