Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
4 arrested during protests, confrontations around Justice for J6 rally on Capitol Hill
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
Former DC archbishop Theodore McCarrick pleads not guilty to sex assault
Former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the once-powerful prelate who was expelled from the priesthood for sexual abuse, pleaded not guilty Friday to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy during a wedding reception in Massachusetts nearly 50 years ago.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
Pentagon Metro violence: Suspect who allegedly stabbed, killed officer identified, AP says
A suspect is on the run after multiple shots were fired and an officer was injured during an incident on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center.
Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot in Washington D.C.
A Vikings rookie was shot while visiting family in Washington D.C., according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
Former HD Woodson star, Vikings draft pick Jaylen Twyman tells FOX 5 he’ll ‘be 110%’ after DC shooting
Former H.D. Woodson star and Minnesota Vikings draft pick Jaylen Twyman talked to FOX 5 Tuesday night – one day after he was one of four people shot in Northeast D.C.
House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot
The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
DOJ opens investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has launched a sweeping investigation into the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department after the guilty verdict for former officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.
No concerns at Minnesota capitol after attack in Washington D.C.
Officials say while they remain on high alert after an attack in D.C. on Friday, there is no concern at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Minneapolis FBI investigation leads to first ever extradition of North Korean to U.S.
For the first time in history, a North Korean has been extradited to the United States thanks to an investigation conducted by members of the FBI’s Minneapolis office.
Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD
The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.
General testifies about 3-hour delay in getting National Guard to Capitol during riot
The Defense Department took more than three hours to dispatch the National Guard to the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after a request for reinforcement from police.
Sen. Klobuchar previews joint hearing on Capitol riots
With security still tight around the U.S. Capitol, Congress will take its first step Tuesday to investigate the Jan. 6 riot and attempt to overturn the Electoral College vote.
First lady Jill Biden installs Valentine's Day hearts on White House lawn
The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.
DC police officer who responded to US Capitol riot died by suicide days later, chief says
A D.C. police officer who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 died by suicide days later.