Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to interpret laws 'as they are written'
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett declared Monday that Americans “deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written," encapsulating her conservative approach to the law that has Republicans excited about the prospect of her taking the place of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day.
Amy Coney Barrett: Confirmation hearings begin for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Opening statements by the Senate Judiciary Committee were underway Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has tested positive for COVID-19, days after President Donald Trump’s diagnosis.
20,000 chairs placed outside White House to honor Americans killed by COVID-19
20,000 chairs were lined up on the Ellipse outside of the White House Sunday, each representing 10 Americans killed by the coronavirus, in a solemn reminder of those who have lost their lives amid the pandemic.
More than 8,300 bongs seized by Customs and Border Protections officers
Customs and Border Protection officers seized thousands of marijuana water pipes during an inspection at Dulles Airport in suburban Washington.
Notre Dame president, 2 senators test positive for COVID-19 after White House visit
Utah Sen. Mike Lee says he has tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing “symptoms consistent with longtime allergies.”
With 'profound sorrow': Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at US Capitol
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman in American history to do so, in commemoration of her extraordinary life.
‘Not made on this earth’: Top-secret Pentagon UFO task force reportedly expected to reveal some findings
According to a recent report from the New York Times, a top-secret Pentagon program has been conducting classified briefings for over a decade, analyzing various encounters between military craft and unidentified aerial vehicles.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered as prophet for justice, American icon
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court in front of grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval
“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
Supreme Court drapes black cloth over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, photos show
A black drape was hung over the entrance of the Supreme Court building in Washington on Saturday, in tribute to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87.
Woman arrested near Canada border after allegedly sending ricin to White House
An arrest was made in the investigation into an envelope addressed to the White House that was intercepted Saturday and deemed “suspicious,” the FBI said in a statement on Sunday.
Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin, AP sources say
Federal officials have intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin.
Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin, AP source says
Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Flowers, homemade signs by high court in Ginsburg tribute
Hours earlier, hundreds of people had turned out after hearing of Ginsburg's death. They wept and sang in a candlelight vigil, packing the high court’s steps.
Feds considered using 'heat ray' on DC protesters: reports
A military whistleblower says federal officials sought some unusual crowd control devices — including one that’s been called a “heat ray” — to deal with protesters outside the White House on the June day that law enforcement forcibly cleared Lafayette Square in D.C.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
VIDEO: DC police release body cam footage from shooting death of Deon Kay
D.C. police have released body camera footage today from an incident in which an officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street, Southeast.
DC committee recommends changes to Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial
A committee reporting to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has come up with a list of dozens of historical monuments, schools, parks, government buildings and other structures that it recommends making changes to because of the historical namesakes’ connection to slavery or racism -- even the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations amid revived racial tensions
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.