Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol

'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.

Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.

Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in 1st sit-down since winning special election

Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community.

Full interview: Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee on public safety priorities
video

In her first sit-down interview since winning the Oakland mayoral election, Mayor-elect Barbara Lee speaks with KTVU political reporter and anchor Greg Lee to discuss her public safety plan.

Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’

Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.

New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.

'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.

Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador

Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.

Kamala Harris in San Francisco, makes 1st major speech since losing election

Former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday night in what was her biggest speech since losing the 2024 election to President Donald Trump. 

‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny

New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.

California bill could slash rooftop solar credits

More than two million homeowners and businesses in California have rooftop solar panels. A new bill being considered in Sacramento could significantly reduce the credits they receive for the solar energy they generate.

'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC

An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.

Texas congressman files resolution to compel Trump admin to release El Salvador deportation records

A Texas congressman has filed a resolution of inquiry to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the deportation of individuals to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ sign a congressional stock trading ban

President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.

Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass

This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.