DC mayor travels to Dubai for climate change conference, promote tourism amid spiraling crime
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is facing criticism for taking a trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week to discuss climate change and to promote D.C. as a tourist destination amid spiraling violent crimes throttling the nation’s capital.
Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X
The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.
Donald Trump suggests expanded role for military in US. A legacy law gives him few barriers
The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime.
Funeral, memorial plans announced for former first lady Rosalynn Carter
There will be a series of memorial services held for former first lady Rosalynn Carter following the news of her passing.
Maryland's handgun licensing law struck down by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive.
Trump and opponents both appeal decision allowing him on Colorado ballot
Both a liberal group that sought to disqualify Donald Trump and the former president himself on Monday night appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021 but can stay on the state's ballot.
Biden to celebrate 81st birthday by honoring White House Thanksgiving tradition
President Biden is set to celebrate his 81st birthday at the White House on Monday by honoring a Thanksgiving tradition.
2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden in annual Thanksgiving tradition
A pair of Minnesota-raised turkeys were pardoned on Monday by President Joe Biden.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
A timeline of key moments from former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s 96 years
Landmarks and notable events in the life of former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter:
Why Rosalynn Carter hired a convicted murderer as a nanny in the White House
Mary Prince, a Black woman convicted of murder in Lumpkin, Georgia, landed a job at the most powerful house in the free world: The White House.
Rosalynn Carter: Caregiver to all caregivers
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been on a lifelong mission to help create a more caring society.
Photos: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter over the years
Rosalynn Carter constantly found ways to give back to each community she touched. Here's a look at her life and work over the years:
Biden, Trump, leaders react to passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter
There has been an outpour of support for the Carter family after the Carter Center broke the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away at her home in Plains Sunday afternoon.
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter: 'Reconciliation, communication' led to 77-year marriage
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were married for 77 years, the longest-married presidential couple in American history.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has died at age 96.
Advertisers leave Elon Musk's X over concerns about antisemitism
Billionaire owner Elon Musk inflamed tensions further with his own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
DC opens holiday market amid violence and drug concerns
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told an audience “The state of our city is strong” at Friday’s ribbon-cutting event, officially kicking off the 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Market. And the mayor received an applause.
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown
The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.
Nevada's attorney general investigating fake electors who aided Trump in 2020
Nevada’s attorney general is investigating six Republican electors who submitted paperwork to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election.