Congress certifies Joe Biden's Electoral College Victory
Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.
Woman shot, killed after Trump supporters charged US Capitol identified as San Diego veteran
The woman fatally shot inside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday has been identified as Ashli Babbitt, a 14-year veteran who served four tours with the Air Force and resided in San Diego.
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Senate race; 2nd too early to call
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
All 10 living former secretaries of defense cautioned President Donald Trump Sunday against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud.
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday.
Trump made lasting impact on federal courts
Even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: he has left a deep imprint on the courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.
Trump pardons 29 additional people including Paul Manafort, Charles Kushner, Roger Stone
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner.
Trump vetoes annual defense policy bill, potentially setting up 1st override vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy legislation, potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
Dwayne Haskins apologizes after photos show mask-less partying
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins publicly apologized Tuesday after photo evidence came to light of him partying with several people unmasked after playing Sunday.
Biden to receive COVID vaccine as Trump remains on sidelines
The leader of the Trump administration's vaccination program says people who have been infected with the coronavirus — a group that includes Trump — should be vaccinated.
Biden transition team critical of cooperation from Pentagon
The team says there has been “an abrupt halt in the already limited cooperation there." The Department of Defense offers a different assessment.
Trump downplays Russia in first comments on massive cyberattack
Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, Trump on Saturday suggested without evidence that China, not Russia, may be behind the cyberattack against the U.S.
Hack against US is 'grave threat,' cybersecurity agency says
Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.
Biden’s team urges Americans to stay home on Inauguration Day and watch ceremony online
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
4 stabbed, 33 arrested during MAGA protest in DC
D.C. police say four men were stabbed and 33 people in total were arrested during Saturday's pro-right rally in the nation's capital.
US government agencies hacked; Russia a possible culprit
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity arm are investigating what experts said appeared to be a large-scale penetration of U.S. government agencies.
White House, other top officials to get early vaccine access
Senior U.S. government officials, including some White House officials who work in close proximity to the President will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week.
MAGA protesters damage historic Black church in DC
A Black Lives Matter sign at the church was ripped down and burned as a crowd cheered.
Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test
Former New York City mayor and President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for COVID-19.
Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.