House passes Senate bill providing security to Supreme Court justices' families

The bill comes after one man was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh and protesters demonstrated outside the homes of justices.

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.

Synagogue challenges new Florida abortion law, claiming it violates religious rights of Jewish people

A synagogue has filed a lawsuit claiming Florida's new law that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jewish people. It's the second challenge to the state's abortion ban recently signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, which is set to take effect next month.

Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month

President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.

Gun safety proposal announced by bipartisan group of Senators

A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.

'I want our lawmakers to act now': Hundreds march at Arizona capitol calling for gun control

A resounding call for gun reform was heard across the nation on June 11 as thousands rallied from the National Mall in Washington DC to Phoenix, pushing for stricter gun laws in the wake of recent deadly mass shootings.

Ethics charges filed against Rudy Giuliani over Trump election role

Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.

Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time

Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.

What we know about Trump's actions as Jan. 6 insurrection unfolded

A lot is known about where former President Donald Trump was, what he said, and how he reacted on Jan. 6. A portion of Thursday's hearing will address Trump’s actions that day.

Democrats confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat of liberal DA

San Francisco's longstanding problems with vandalism, open drug use and robberies proved too much for voters, who blamed ousted DA Chesa Boudin for making the situation worse.

High court limits suing officials over rights violations

Boule sued, saying Egbert had violated his Fourth Amendment rights by using excessive force and his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him.

Summit of the Americas: Biden lauds democratic unity despite no-shows

President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Donald Trump set to undergo questioning in July for NY civil probe

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state's highest court to step in.

Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress

Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.