Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
Melania Trump unveils 2019 White House Christmas decorations
Melania Trump made a big reveal at the White House – just in time for the holidays.
Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups
President Donald Trump put the Mexican government on the defensive when he said he “absolutely” will move ahead with plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
All clear at White House, US Capitol after reported airspace violation over DC prompted lockdowns
An all clear was given at the U.S. Capitol and at the White House after a reported airspace violation over Washington D.C. prompted brief lockdowns Tuesday morning.
Animal cruelty now a federal crime after Trump signs bipartisan bill into law
A bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal crime has passed Congress, and the president signed it into law on Monday.
President Trump welcomes 'Conan,' heroic military dog who assisted in al-Baghdadi raid, to White House
President Trump welcomed, "Conan," the heroic military dog who helped take out ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to the White House on Monday.
Presidential turkeys arrive in DC
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. But, two birds are gearing up for a visit to the White House instead of a trip to your dinner table.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after suffering from chills, fever
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 86, was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, Friday night after experiencing chills and fever earlier in the day, a Supreme Court spokesperson said.
Unauthorized SUV attempts to enter White House complex, Secret Service says
An unauthorized SUV attempted to gain entry at the White House on Thursday, according to officials.
Senate fails to get deal to vote on spending bill to avoid shutdown
The Senate failed to accomplish a deal to vote on Wednesday on an interim spending bill that would have prevented another government shutdown.
Key dates in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation.
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
First public impeachment hearings reveal new details about Ukraine call
For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid.
Battle-tested attorneys for Democrats, GOP face off in Trump impeachment hearings
The public impeachment inquiry hearings that began Wednesday pitted a Democratic attorney who cut his teeth prosecuting mobsters against a GOP House Oversight investigator.
Historic impeachment hearing: Top diplomats testify, offer new information about Ukraine call
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” that he wanted Ukraine to pursue.
President Trump says he’s ‘too busy’ to watch impeachment inquiry
As millions of Americans have their eyes fixed on the opening day of the public phase of the impeachment inquiry, President Donald Trump has his eyes fixed on Twitter.
Public hearings begin this week in Trump impeachment inquiry: Here's what you need to know
The House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will go live before the public this week in televised hearings, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Trump advisers want to ‘modernize’ national parks with wifi, food trucks and Amazon deliveries
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.