Proud Boys trial: Jury selection begins as Jan. 6 panel report looms
Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group are accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to overturn Biden's victory.
As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
What to watch for during Jan. 6 panel final presentation Monday
The committee has called what happened on Jan. 6 an “attempted coup" that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
Jan. 6 committee may recommend insurrection charge against Trump
The panel is reportedly considering recommending an unprecedented insurrection charge against former President Donald Trump.
Pentagon has received 'several hundred' new UFO sighting reports
A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundreds” of new reports, but no evidence so far of alien life.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Jan. 6 committee to vote Monday on Capitol riot criminal referrals
The committee has interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held nearly a dozen hearings and collected millions of documents as it worked to create the most comprehensive record of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”
Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras
A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
U.S. postage stamp to honor John Lewis, civil rights icon
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.



















