Ex-police officer jailed awaiting trial in Capitol riot case
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the pretrial detention of a former police officer from Virginia who is accused of ordering guns after...
First US evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home
WASHINGTON — The first flight evacuating Afghan interpreters and others who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan landed early Friday at Washington Dulles International Airport,...
Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas
WASHINGTON — Congress has overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection...
Jill Biden gets medical procedure on foot after Hawaii visit
WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden is undergoing a medical procedure on Thursday to remove an object that became lodged in her foot while...
Washington, DC, is back to requiring masks be worn indoors
WASHINGTON — In the face of rising regional COVID-19 infection numbers, the nation’s capital is returning to mandatory indoor mask requirements, regardless of vaccination...
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of...
American Finke takes first Olympic gold in 800 freestyle
TOKYO — With a dazzling burst of closing speed, Bobby Finke of the United States captured gold Thursday in the debut of the men’s...
Plumber turned political candidate busted in Capitol riot
NEW YORK — A New York City plumber who's moonlighted as a fringe political candidate is in hot water for allegedly storming the U.S....
DOJ won’t defend Brooks in lawsuit over Capitol violence
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
The U.S. Department of Justice won’t help...
DC park display honors enslaved people who built White House
WASHINGTON — What started as a few public comments from former first lady Michelle Obama has resulted in a new permanent public display in...