WASHINGTON, D.C. Researchers said political violence has exploded in the US over the past two decades. Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, there are calls for violent rhetoric to tone down. Can this problem get fixed? Resear
Kirk’s murder has sent shockwaves through Washington and across the nation. Utah Valley University students who were there said it was something nobody should ever have to experience.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, President Donald Trump and the First Lady made a visit to the Pentagon memorial where 184 people were killed in that attack. 184 bell rings for the 184 lives lost at the Pentago
On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, lawmakers from both parties in both chambers are moving forward with new legislation aimed at helping American victims of terrorism finally receive the compensation they were promised.
Trump ally, podcast host and activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at an event on the campus of Utah Valley University. His death sent shock waves and strong emotions through Washington this afternoon.
President Trump’s 30-day takeover of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department is set to expire Wednesday night, closing one major chapter of the crime crackdown in the nation’s capital. However, lawmakers are weighing changes to the city’s justice system.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11attacks, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) is calling on congress to fully fund a program that helps people who have 9/11 related cancers. Years ago, congress established the World Trad
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the job market is weaker than previously reported. The new stats show the US added nearly a million fewer jobs than previously estimated from last year until early this year. “N
A letter from over 20 years ago is the latest development in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that continues to dominate the conversation in DC. The House Oversight Committee released new records from Epstein’s estate, among them- a “birthday book” from 2003.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The US House is just three signatures short of forcing a floor vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The discharge petition, led by House Republican Representative Thomas Massie (R- KY), is a procedural tool to get members on the r
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a lively Senate hearing with Health and Human Services Department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., some members are airing their concerns if he is able to lead the Department. Despite push back from some Republican members, K
Eggs are more than a breakfast essential. In today’s political climate, they’ve become a go-to symbol for the cost of living — and a way for lawmakers and candidates to butter up the electorate.
State, local democrats warn against intervention in other cities.
It’s a scandal that won’t go away. Some lawmakers and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex abuse say too many secrets are still being kept. Now, they’re demanding President Donald Trump and Congress finally shine a light on the truth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday the President said the US carried out a strike in the Caribbean against an alleged drug-carrying boat from Venezuela. The President is using this as a warning to others trying to smuggle drugs into the US. In a social media p
Congress is back from its August recess, and front and center in Washington this week is President Donald Trump’s push for a crime bill, and his control over the nation’s capital.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) said Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide. Israel has already received heavy criticism over their actions in Gaza but will a resoluti
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week members of the US House and Senate will return to Washington from their month-long recess. Members will have a short amount of time to finish the big government spending bill or else there could be a shutdown. A political scie
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For more than 230 years since the US Capitol was built, crews are constantly maintaining its legislative halls and trying to preserve as much of its history as possible. We got a rare interview with the Capitol’s curator who highl
The Trump administration is reshaping the future of student loans — from Pell Grants to repayment programs — while staffing cuts at the Department of Education are raising questions about whether students will be able to get answers when they need them.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s been more than 20 days since President Trump sent National Guard troops and other federal agents to D.C. to help curb crime. Local officials said the influx of law enforcement has significantly lowered crime in the District b
The president says he wants troops in cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimore to assist with combatting crime. But governors in states like New York, Illinois and Maryland say the president is overstepping his authority.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says the president’s tariffs are on track to reshape America’s finances over the next decade. The Trump administration is pointing to the new projections as a win for the American economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump wants to get rid of mail-in voting. He claims it is highly inaccurate and leads to voter fraud. Election integrity organizations say otherwise. In a post on Truth Social late Tuesday night, he urged his Republican
The first stages of Israel’s large-scale offensive to take control of Gaza City are underway. Civilians are bracing for even more violence, just hours after Palestinian officials said Israeli airstrikes on a Gaza hospital killed over a dozen civilians.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump is trying to remove Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook, alleging her of mortgage fraud. Cook is firing back and said she will not resign. Experts worry the President is trying to take control of the Fed, which is design
Cashless bail allows defendants to be released while they wait for a hearing or trial without having to put up money. Supporters of the policy say it levels the playing field for low-income Americans. But opponents say it is too soft on crime.
He made the comments in a series of late-night social media posts
The fight for control of Congress is shifting from campaigns to cartography — in real time. Across the country, states- where capitals are controlled by one party- are racing to redraw their congressional maps to boost their number of seats in Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the pandemic and the years following that, financial crimes, like mail theft, surged. In a congressional hearing before members recessed, law enforcement officials and investigators testified it’s still an issue today. Howe
