‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.

Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot

President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter

White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.

Graffiti painted outside Trump attorney van der Veen's home

The suburban Philadelphia home of one of the attorneys defending former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial has been vandalized with graffiti.

Gov Abbott requests a Federal Emergency Declaration be issued

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all 254 counties in Texas as a winter storm barrels through the state

Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection

The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.

'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter

During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.

Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Biden administration announces plans to allow 25,000 asylum seekers into US

The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.

Biden seeks to close Guantanamo Bay prison following 'robust' review

President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process, resuming a project begun under the Obama administration, the White House said Friday.

Abbott issues disaster declaration due to severe winter weather

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties in response to severe winter weather impacting the state.

First lady Jill Biden installs Valentine's Day hearts on White House lawn

The president told reporters that Valentine’s Day is the first lady’s “favorite day,” and he recounted a time while he was vice president that she posted hearts all over the windows of his office.

Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans

President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.

Biden's decree ends 'emergency' that Trump used to build border wall

President Joe Biden has officially ended the "national emergency" that former President Donald Trump declared in order to take money from the Pentagon to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.