WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing

Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs. 

Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?

Biden, Trump meet at the White House for transition talks

Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.

Biden, Trump meet in Oval Office
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President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday morning, where he met President Joe Biden in the Oval Office. The presidents were expected to discuss transition from one administration to the other, after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the election.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

Biden addresses nation after Trump's win: "America endures"

President Biden said now that the heated election is over, he hopes Americans can come together and “bring down the temperature."

Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.

When will Trump be sworn in? What to know after Election Day 2024

Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States, defeating Kamala Harris in a historic comeback after losing four years ago.

How many electoral votes does each swing state have? PA, GA, NC called for Trump

As votes are counted and polls close across America, Google Trends data shows that many are wondering which states does their preferred candidate need to win to take the presidency.

How does the Electoral College work?

The electoral college consists of 538 members, one for each U.S. senator and representative.

Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C. 

How many electoral votes does each state have?

In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.

Bidens host final ‘Hallo-Read’ trick-or-treat event

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.

Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics

Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday. 

Harris to deliver 'closing argument' speech from National Mall next week

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a major “closing argument" speech on the Ellipse in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 29 — just one week before Election Day. 

Court releases more records in Trump's Jan. 6 criminal case

Trump is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and conspiracy against the right to vote.

Biden delivers eulogy at Ethel Kennedy memorial service in Washington

Ethel Kennedy was the matriarch of the well-known Kennedy family and founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.