The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and members of his administration at April’s White House Correspondents Association Dinner was back in court today.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday postponed new 50% tariffs meant for Canada, citing a last-minute deal. He also suggested the agreement could revive the Keystone XL pipeline.

Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola leads Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in the Alaska senate primary. Both candidates will advance to the November general election.

The Supreme Court is considering whether construction of a ballroom at the White House is within the president’s power, as historic preservation groups seek to block the project on an emergency basis.

President Donald Trump won Alaska in all three of his White House runs, but the state’s Senate election this November is competitive.

Kentucky woman faces felony charges after U.S. Park Police arrested her Friday in connection with the vandalism of the World War II Memorial in Washington.

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday.

This week, the Democratic National Committee announced a new resource to help candidates win elections in southern states called the Southern State Resource Hub.

Senate leaders say they plan to address payment rules for college athletes when lawmakers return from recess, with bipartisan concern growing that rising costs to compete for top football and basketball players are threatening other sports programs.

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards says he will no longer run for re-election following a House ethics investigation into allegations of harassment.

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after he agreed to terminate parts of a controversial DOJ settlement.

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general appears likely to advance after the DOJ formally scrapped a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.

Senators in Washington are now trying to advance a major food and agriculture policy package known as the farm bill after years of delays.

An Armed Forces Body Bearer team carried Sen. Lindsey Graham’s casket up the front steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, marking the start of a multi-day series of memorial ceremonies honoring the four-term senator.

In a new health update, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed that he's still not cleared to return to work after he suffered a fall in June.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Michigan next week just days before the state's closely watched primary elections.

The House voted for the second time to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the measure condemning the president’s war in Iran Thursday. The vote came Thursday as oil prices crossed $100 a barrel.

President Donald Trump has resurfaced previous threats on Iranian infrastructure - threatening to blow up bridges and power plants if Iran continues to attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump has resurfaced previous threats on Iranian infrastructure - threatening to blow up bridges and power plants if Iran continues to attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

There's a new push on Capitol Hill Wednesday to get equal pay for equal work. @MollyMartinez reports:

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to federal court in Manhattan Wednesday for the first time since January, appearing alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, for a brief pretrial hearing.

President Donald Trump is downplaying a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, saying the U.S. has dealt with the group before.

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest institute of its kind, comprised of 21 museums, 14 research centers, and the National Zoo. But this week, it’s a battleground over ideology, and how America’s history is remembered.

According to plans announced Tuesday, late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored with funeral services in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina next week.

Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan have been identified as the number of American troops killed in the Iran war climbs to 17.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE ask President Donald Trump to pause plans to attack Iran, and to allow negotiations to continue. The President reiterated, "This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!"

The original boundary stones that shaped Washington, D.C. are still standing, as preservation groups work to protect the landmarks ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

President Trump concluded a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, leaving Beijing with a vague commitment from China to pressure Iran to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump is in China to met with President Xi JinPing

On Wednesday, Congressional leaders spoke out about Louisiana’s latest move to redraw its congressional map after the Supreme Court struck it down last month.

Jon Decker is in China to cover the summit between Trump and XI Jinping

This week marks police week in Washington, D.C.. Law enforcement from around the country are gathered to commemorate, to celebrate, but also advocate.

Some lawmakers are moving to suspend the federal gasoline tax. Gas prices continue to rise due to the war in Iran and Trump says the move could help Americans afford fuel. Brendan Cullerton speaks with energy experts about what to expect with prices moving forward.

President Donald Trump is telling reporters that the U.S. is in good shape when it comes to the response to hantavirus, but his FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Markary has resigned, and lawmakers have questions about investment in public health.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is on Capitol hill Tuesday to make the case for president trump’s proposed 1.5 trillion-dollar defense budget. He says the record spending is justified. Democratic lawmakers say it’s for a wasteful war with no end in sight.

Some experts say they are concerned about the National Weather Service preparedness ahead of hurricane season, just as more changes are being considered for the federal government’s response efforts after storms.

President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on massive life support after rejecting the latest peace proposal from Tehran as garbage and unacceptable.

Ted Turner, the "mouth of the South" remembered for his impact on journalism and American politics.

As childcare costs continue to soar to increasingly unaffordable levels, leaders in Washington, and 2026 candidates, have been talking more about approaches to help struggling families.

"A blockade of a blockade" - Secretary of State Marco Rubio explains that the U.S. military is carrying out a defensive operation in the Straits of Hormuz.

One Capitol Hill lawmaker is now pushing for the federal government to exclusively buy American-sourced seafood, to help out struggling fishing industries.

As military operations in Iran reach the two month mark, Trump administration officials claim the 60-day deadline imposed by the War Powers Resolution to get congressional authorization for continued involvement does not apply during a ceasefire.

Cole Allen will stay in jail for now. The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump and most of his cabinet appeared in court Thursday for a detention hearing that lasted only a few minutes.

President Donald Trump says the American economy is doing great, but the latest reports on economic growth and inflation are mixed.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are wrapping the final day of their U.S. tour – and they're spending it in Virginia. That’s where we find our unofficial royal correspondent Molly Martinez.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in New York City Wednesday for day three of their U.S. tour, beginning the visit with a solemn ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan.

President Donald Trump continues to push for lower interest rates, as the Federal Open Market Committee of the U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone again.

The King and Queen of England are celebrating America’s 250th birthday this week stateside. Their four-day official state visit is underway right now in New York City.

After hearing arguments Wednesday, Supreme Court justices will decide whether federal courts can review the process behind the Trump administration’s attempted move to end 'temporary protected status' for Haitian and Syrian migrants.

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III on Tuesday, stating “Americans have had no closer friends than the British” during a formal arrival ceremony at the White House.