US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Trump calls for Biden to take a drug test before upcoming presidential debate
President Trump said Sunday that he demanded his Democratic opponent Joe Biden take a drug test either directly before or after the upcoming presidential debate this week.
White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's personal trainer does push-ups in front of her casket in tribute
Bryant Johnson, the longtime personal trainer of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, did push-ups in front of her casket while paying his final respects.
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.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Demonstrators gather outside home of Mitch McConnell over efforts to fill Supreme Court seat
Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C. Thursday after the Senate Majority Leader said he will press to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to fill the opening following the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Nation says farewell to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women's rights champion, leader of the court's liberal bloc and feminist icon who died last week.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
200,000 COVID-19 deaths memorialized by 20,000 American flags across National Mall
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
National Zoo’s giant panda cub marks one month since birth with 1st veterinary exam
They grow up so fast! The National Zoo's newest panda cub is already over a month old!
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.
Could another Arizona woman be nominated to serve on the Supreme Court?
For possibly the second time in history, an Arizona woman could serve on the nation's highest court.
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.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Russian, Ukrainian lawmakers charged in election interference plot
The criminal charges accuse the Russian national of stealing American identities to open fraudulent banking accounts and promote messaging aimed at undermining confidence in the political system.
Trump releases list of 20 possible Supreme Court picks, including Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations
It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.
Traditional first lady cookie contest won't happen ahead of 2020 election
After running for seven election cycles, the traditional first lady cookie contest will not continue, after Family Circle Magazine, which conducted the contest, published its last issue in December of 2019.