Key figures in the Jan. 6 public hearings
This month, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol is holding a series of public hearings on what it uncovered in its 11-month probe.
NASA launching study to improve "scientific understanding" of UFOs
The study will begin in the fall and take about nine months to complete, with researchers planning to issue their findings in a public report.
Uvalde survivor, victim's parents deliver emotional testimony at House hearing
Miah Cerrillo, a 4th grader at Robb Elementary School, recalled smearing herself in a classmate's blood to appear as if she were dead.
Senate fails to advance domestic terrorism bill over GOP opposition
The vote to begin debate failed by a margin of 47 to 47, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome Republican opposition.
Biden signs order on policing 2 years after George Floyd's death
The order is aimed at reforming federal police practices and establishing a national database of police misconduct.
Security guard killed in Buffalo shooting hailed as a hero
"He's a true hero, and we don't know what he prevented. There could have been more victims if not for his actions," Buffalo's police commissioner said.
Chief justice calls leak of draft abortion opinion a "betrayal"
Chief Justice John Roberts said he directed the marshal of the court to launch an investigation into the source of the leak.
Madeleine Albright remembered as champion of freedom at funeral service
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Biden said
Senators grill Jackson over record on third day of confirmation hearing
Republicans continued lines of questioning on Wednesday regarding Jackson's handling of child pornography cases during her time as a federal judge.
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends record in second day of confirmation hearings
Republicans pushed a line of questioning about some of her past sentences in child pornography cases.
Jackson vows to defend Constitution on first day of Supreme Court hearings
"If I am confirmed, I commit to you that I will work productively to support and defend the Constitution and the grand experiment of American democracy," Jackson said.
Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023
"The good news is if we can get this passed, we don't have to do this stupidity anymore," Senator Marco Rubio said on the Senate floor.
American journalist shot and killed by Russian forces in Ukraine
Brent Renaud, a 50-year-old filmmaker, was killed when Russian troops opened fire, according to the head of Kyiv's regional police force.
Biden bans Russian energy imports, targeting "main artery" of Russia's economy
"The decision today is not without cost here at home," the president said Tuesday, warning Americans to expect gas prices to climb higher.
Hearings for Supreme Court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson to start March 21
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin four days of hearings to consider Jackson's nomination on Monday, March 21.