Lawmakers reassess district security in wake of Connolly office attack
A number of lawmakers are now reassessing their district security protocols and brainstorming ways to keep their staff -- especially in district offices -- safer after the events that unfolded Monday in Rep. Gerry Connolly's office.
2023-05-17 05:27
New Mexico teen bought AR-style rifle legally before shooting spree, police say
By Andrew Hay TAOS, NEW MEXICO An 18-year-old gunman who randomly killed three people as he roamed through
2023-05-17 05:26
People of color and women are underrepresented on state supreme court benches, report finds
State supreme court justices are disproportionately White and don't reflect the diverse populations they serve, a new report has found.
2023-05-17 05:26
DHS directs review of personnel with access to classified material in wake of Pentagon leak
The Department of Homeland Security has directed its agencies to review and assess who has access to classified information, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN -- a move that comes on the heels of a leak of highly classified Pentagon documents discovered earlier this year.
2023-05-17 05:24
Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea as debt ceiling negotiations continue
President Joe Biden is canceling his upcoming visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia due to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, the White House confirmed Tuesday.
2023-05-17 05:23
WNBA suspends Hammon 2 games for player's allegation she was bullied for being pregnant
The WNBA has suspended Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, for two games after former Aces player Dearica Hamby said she had been bullied and manipulated for being pregnant
2023-05-17 04:51
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the
2023-05-17 04:47
Spanish police probe deadly explosion as 'potential case of domestic violence'
Authorities are investigating an explosion linked to the deaths of two people in Spain on Tuesday as a "potential case of domestic violence."
2023-05-17 04:29
Durham report takeaways: a 'seriously flawed' Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI
A 306-page report by Justice Department special counsel John Durham is refocusing negative attention on one of the most politically significant investigations in FBI history: the probe into whether Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign was colluding with Russia to tip the outcome of the election
2023-05-17 04:26
Unknown man slipped undetected inside the home of White House official; Secret Service probing
An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to two people familiar with the investigation
2023-05-17 04:17
Maryland governor signs gun-control bills tightening requirements
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed gun-control measures that lawmakers approved in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year
2023-05-17 04:16
Washington state Senate OKs bill keeping drugs illegal, boosting resources for housing and treatment
Washington state's Senate has quickly approved a major new drug policy
2023-05-17 03:58