Frustrated US diplomats fight back in Trump impeachment probe

Three years of simmering frustration inside the State Department is boiling over on Capitol Hill as a parade of current and former diplomats testify to their concerns about the Trump administration's unorthodox policy toward Ukraine.

‘Tribute to America’s Warriors’: Portraits of post-9/11 veterans painted by George W. Bush on display

A collection of art featuring the portraits of men and women who served the United States armed forces in a post 9/11 world will be on display at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this month through Nov. 15, 2019, by a veteran himself, Former president, George W. Bush. 

Scientists discover big storms can create 'stormquakes'

Scientists have discovered a mash-up of two feared disasters — hurricanes and earthquakes — and they're calling them "stormquakes."

White student allegedly spits on black visitor at African American history museum during class trip

A white middle school student allegedly spat on a black visitor at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. on Friday during a class trip, according to school officials, leading to the group’s ejection from the museum and sparking controversy on whether the action was racially motivated. 

Trump often hands phone to Ivanka while talking with world leaders, say staff who monitor international calls

There were dozens of ears listening to President Donald Trump's 30-minute phone call with the leader of Ukraine that is at the center of a House impeachment inquiry, and as many eyes that saw what he said.   

Jane Fonda arrested in Washington, DC at climate change rally

Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday after declaring she took time off her Netflix series to spend months engaging in political activism.

GOP, Dems voice concerns about Trump's plan for Turkey

Turkey launched airstrikes, fired artillery and began a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday after U.S. troops pulled back from the area, paving the way for an assault on forces that have long been allied with the United States.

Hillary Clinton muses about 2020 'rematch' against Trump: 'I can beat him again'

Hillary Clinton could beat President Trump "again" if she decides to run for president in 2020, the former secretary of state said Tuesday in an interview.

GOP lawmaker introduces resolution to expel Nancy Pelosi from House

A Louisiana Republican congressman introduced a resolution Tuesday to expel Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., from the House of Representatives, the latest sign that frustration in the GOP is building as Democrats continue their impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

DC Council approves emergency legislation to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the District

The District will celebrate "Indigenous Peoples' Day" next Monday instead of Columbus Day after the D.C. Council approved emergency legislation to rename the federal holiday in an effort to "honor Indigenous People and their rich history and cultural contributions."

Suspicious packages investigated outside Supreme Court ahead of LGBT hearings

Authorities are investigating two suspicious packages that were found near the Supreme Court building in D.C. just before the justices were to hear arguments over LGBT rights.

Former Trump Organization executive believes Trump will resign to avoid impeachment

A former Trump Organization executive said Sunday that she believes President Trump will resign or "make some kind of a deal" before the House of Representatives can follow through on articles of impeachment.

Trump attacks Romney as 'pompous a--"

President Donald Trump is seething over an impeachment inquiry into his conduct after Democrats subpoenaed the White House about contacts with Ukraine and he signaled his administration would not cooperate.   

White House preparing formal objection to impeachment probe

(AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday the White House is preparing a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally objecting to the Democrats' impeachment inquiry without an official vote. It's expected to say the administration won't cooperate with the probe without that vote -- but he also said he believes it will pass.

House committees subpoena Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for documents related to Ukraine

House Democrats subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, for documents on Monday as they ramped up investigations of the president’s dealings with Ukraine.