McConnell Wins Filibuster Battle as Primary Pressure Builds on Schumer
Two Democratic senators affirmed their support for protecting the 60-vote legislative filibuster, reassuring Republicans that there won't be enough votes to kill the procedural tool.
Biden Officials Discuss Stimulus Plan in Call With Bipartisan Lawmakers
After the virtual meeting, Senator Susan Collins said Republican still had "a lot of unanswered questions."
Lawmakers Threatened With Violent Attacks Ahead of Trump Impeachment Trial
A U.S. official has said that law enforcement are probing threats to kill or attack congressional lawmakers near the Capitol building.
Anthony Fauci Says Trump Tried to Coax Him Into Minimizing COVID Pandemic
"I would make a statement that was a pessimistic viewpoint about what direction we were going, and the president would call me up and say, 'Hey, why aren't you more positive?'" the doctor recalled.
Michael Cohen Thinks Trump Issued Secret Pardons for Himself, His Children
"I think Donald Trump actually has given himself the pardon," said Cohen. "I think he also has pocket pardons for his children and for Rudy [Giuliani] and it's already stashed somewhere."
Man Illegally Carrying Gun Arrested Near WH After Asking About Oval Office
Macias Santiago, 37, of Midland, Texas, was arrested on Friday for carrying a firearm without a license after he told an officer he "needed information about the Oval Office."
Arizona Republican Party Censures John McCain, Jeff Flake and Cindy McCain
"I'll wear this as a badge of honor," Cindy McCain said.
Megyn Kelly Shifts Capitol Riot Blame to Media, Says It 'Hated' Trump
"They hated him so much they checked their objectivity," Kelly said of the media's alleged animosity towards Donald Trump.
Texas Capitol Riot Suspect Charged for Threatening to 'Assassinate AOC'
Garret Miller also allegedly threatened to find the police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt and "hug his neck with a nice rope."
Trump Gives Nothing Away About His Plans in First Post-Presidency Remarks
"We'll do something, but not just yet," the former president said about his future plans.
'Nonstarter': Biden's Stimulus Plan Opposed by Senate Republicans
"There's some things in there that aren't going to happen," said Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri.
Joe Biden's $1.9Tn Stimulus Plan Falls Flat With Moderate GOP Senators
Democrats may need the support of Senate Republicans to pass the sweeping proposal.
Mitch McConnell Fist Bumps Barack Obama at Biden Inauguration
"I just watched Obama and Mitch McConnell fist bump and I don't know how to feel about it," one viewer tweeted.
Third Stimulus Check Likely With Manchin Wanting to 'Get More Money Out'
If Manchin votes for a third check and no other Senate Democrats break, the party won't need any Republican support to pass the measure.
Capitol Rioter Who Wants Trump Pardon Said She Flew to D.C. for 'Cute Guy'
"He was adorable," Ryan said. "And there was another adorable girl there, too, and they ended up getting together, darn it."
Biden, Trump Battle Over COVID Travel Bans Near End of Fraught Transition
Trump signed an order on Monday lifting some COVID-19 travel bans. A spokesperson for Biden immediately said the incoming Administration does not intend to do that.
Kansas County Finds Outside Nurses to Give COVID Vaccine After Staff Refuse
"It's a new technology, we've never seen it before, it was only studied in 45 people before it was approved," said Coffey County Health Department Administrator Lindsay Payer.
Pelosi Opposes Installing 'Unqualified' Trump Loyalist as Top NSA Lawyer
In a letter on Sunday, Nancy Pelosi demanded that acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller stop his plans to install Michael Ellis, an allegedly "unqualified" Trump loyalist, as the NSA General Counsel.
Inauguration Defense Officials on Alert for Inside Attack—Army Secretary
"We're continually going through the process, and taking second, third looks at every one of the individuals assigned to this operation," Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
MyPillow CEO 'Hopes' Trump Will Instruct Military to Help Him Retain Power
Since the election, Lindell has repeatedly insisted that Trump will remain president despite losing to Biden.
Pelosi Aide Blasts Graham's Accusation of Speaker for Security Lapse
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham said it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "job to provide Capitol security."
Lauren Boebert Sued in Federal Court for Blocking Constituents on Twitter
A former Colorado state lawmaker filed a lawsuit against Boebert alleging that she violated the First Amendment by blocking constituents on social media.
Mick Mulvaney's Niece Maggie Played Key Role in Rally Before Capitol Riot
Since the riot, Maggie Mulvaney and others linked to the "Save American Rally" have attempted to distance themselves from the event.
U.S. Says Wuhan Researchers Fell Ill in Fall 2019, Calls for Transparency
"The U.S. government has reason to believe that several researchers inside the WIV became sick in autumn 2019, before the first identified case of the outbreak," said Mike Pompeo.
Capitol Rioter With Zip Ties and His Mom Charged With Conspiracy
Footage of the Capitol riot shows Eric Munchel and Lisa Eisenhart among the mob inside the Senate chambers.
Man Arrested by Capitol Police With 500 Rounds of Ammo Says 'Honest Mistake
Wesley Beeler said he got "lost in D.C. because I'm a country boy" after being arrested at an inauguration checkpoint with an unregistered handgun.
States Demand Probe Into Trump Picking Alabama for Space Command HQ
"It's no surprise the outgoing administration would make a politically-motivated decision on their way out the door," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.
Pro-Trump bin Laden Niece Claims Trump Is Daring Fans to 'Finish the Coup'
Earlier this week, Noor bin Laden urged her Telegram followers to avoid further pro-Trump violence and prepare for years of unrest.
Lauren Boebert's Top Aide Resigns After She Denies Helping Insurrection
Ben Goldey, Boebert's communications director, had only been on the job for less than two weeks when he resigned following the Capitol riot.
Progressives and Josh Hawley's Missouri Constituents Want Him to Resign
"While you may politically regret what you've revealed about yourself, you still have no place in public office," tweeted Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.