Apr 28 Live Updates: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Washington By Associated Press King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: King Charles III calls for renewed partnership in historic address to Congress King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries… Continue reading
Apr 27 Virginia Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to voter-approved redistricting plan favoring Democrats By Gary D. Robertson, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements. Continue reading
Apr 24 Congress keeps holding all-nighters. Lawmakers say it's a symptom of dysfunction By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's a scenario that is playing out again and again as the House and the Senate fracture and careen from one crisis to the next. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick announces her resignation before House lawmakers could consider punishment By Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:52 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led… Continue watching
Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough. Continue reading
Apr 15 Live Results: New Jersey special congressional election to replace Mikie Sherrill Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump advocates for U.S. foster care system improvements at House roundtable By Darlene Superville, Associated Press On Capitol Hill, Melania Trump said youngsters in foster care face barriers to housing, transportation and education and other challenges outside the classroom that affect their academic performance. “We can close this gap,” she said. Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump urges extending FISA program as some lawmakers push for privacy protections for Americans By David Klepper, Associated Press The program expires Monday, and critics want changes. Continue reading