Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.

• Aug 6

Moore signs bill putting future of redistricting on November ballot

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.

• Aug 5

DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."

• Aug 2

Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington

President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.

• Jul 29

Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"

Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.

• Jul 29

25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding

The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.

• Jul 23

Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.

• Jul 23

Will daylight saving time become permanent after House passes bill?

Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent​ after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.

• Jul 15

Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader

The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.

• Jul 15

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.

• Jul 15

Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says

President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.

• Jul 13

Hegseth frustrated with lack of adherence to grooming rules

Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."

• Jul 10

Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.

• Jul 9

Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool

David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

• Jul 2

Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool

President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.

• Jun 22

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