Recent assaults, attempted attacks against Congress and staffers raise concerns
The U.S. Capitol police chief testified before Congress about how Capitol police are addressing threats to lawmakers and their families.
As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.
Lawmakers seek breakthrough to provide federal protections for IVF
Rep. Susan Wild is trying to forge a bipartisan coalition on a politically charged issue: federal legislation to offer broad protections for in vitro fertilization treatment.
Newly obtained video shows group suspected of constructing Jan. 6 gallows
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Feds locate person of interest in swatting attacks on Mayorkas, other officials
The person of interest is alleged to have made swatting calls targeting senior Biden administration officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Red flags raised about FBI's Biden informant as far back as 2016
Alexander Smirnov, the confidential FBI informant charged with lying about President Biden's business dealings, was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
Renewed push for aid for radiation victims of U.S. nuclear program
Since 1990, the U.S. government has compensated some families with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, but the program's future is threatened by budget standoffs.
House bill would require TikTok divest from ByteDance or risk U.S. ban
There are growing fears the personal information TikTok devours from its users could fall into the hands of the Chinese government.
Military families brace for another government shutdown deadline
If Congress cannot reach a deal on government funding this week, a series of key programs and services for military service members and their families will shutter.
How federal judges are pushing back against Jan. 6 conspiracy theories
In a growing number of cases, federal judges in D.C. are using their platform to swat down conspiracy theories perpetuated by some Jan. 6 defendants and their supporters.
House plans vote on standalone Israel aid bill next week, Johnson says
Johnson says the new aid bill will not include cuts to other programs.
5 Capitol riot defendants who led "first breach" on Jan. 6 found guilty at trial
A judge found Ryan Samsel of Pennsylvania and four co-defendants — James Grant, Paul Johnson, Stephen Randolph and Jason Blythe — guilty on a range of charges.
Unlikely issue of cellphones in schools forges bipartisan bonds in Congress
Fears about the impact of cellphones and social media on children have united political rivals in Congress.
Chicago police officer Karol Chwiesiuk avoids jail time for conviction in Capitol insurrection
Karol Chwiesiuk and his sister, Agnieszka, both were sentenced to 3 months home detention and 3 years probation for their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
U.S. House moms seek rules change to vote remotely after childbirth
A bipartisan bill proposes formally loosening House restrictions, which require its members to be inside the House chamber to cast votes on any bills.