Seventy percent of American adults have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccination. The United States is now shipping millions of doses to low-income countries—more than all other countries are donating, combined.

More and more places are requiring masks again—even for people who are fully vaccinated. Federal workers have started wearing masks in their offices, and starting Saturday, Washington, D.C., will require everyone over 2 years old to wear masks indoors.

With the Delta virus variant on the rise, the White House is keeping current travel restrictions in place.

Thursday night, shots were fired in downtown Washington, D.C., about one mile from the White House. This is D.C.’s third shooting incident to make national headlines in the past week. The D.C. police chief said that’s because the justice system is not holding people accountable.

President Joe Biden issued sanctions on a Cuban official and government entity Thursday for “serious human rights abuse.” It’s a direct response to the Cuban regime’s crackdown on the historic protests that have been taking place across the island. In doing so, the U.S. government reaffirms its support for the Cuban people in their fight […]

Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday targeting colleges that provide abortion pills to students. The legislation is a response to California’s abortion pill mandate on campuses.

Three people were injured in a shooting outside the Washington Nationals stadium on Saturday. It sparked panic among both players and fans inside the stadium.

Haiti is in a “state of siege,” after gunmen assassinated the country’s president at his home in the early hours Wednesday morning.

The U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday announced reforms to their training and security procedures. They are also opening field offices in California and Florida.

In the nation’s capital, fireworks lit up the sky over the National Mall Sunday night, attracting tourists and locals alike. The DC Metro says it saw the highest ridership in the region this holiday weekend since the pandemic hit.

A group of House Republicans introduced on Thursday the End Zuckerbucks Act. This bill will ban non-profits from donating to election officials.

A police squad was tasked with a special mission—fixing a roof. Officers in Howard County of Maryland helped an elderly couple with the task after the couple got scammed.

All nine members of the Supreme Court ruled in lock-step on June 21. They say that student-athletes could receive more benefits—and this could lead to competition between schools to try to recruit the best athlete.

Fourth of July celebrations are back this year in Washington, D.C. Local leaders are urging people to come outside to watch fireworks. President Joe Biden will host more than 1,000 guests at the White House.

Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is running again. He won big in the state’s gubernatorial Democratic primary. Virginia bars governors from serving consecutive terms, and McAuliffe could become the first person to serve multiple terms in decades.

Author and former Bill Clinton adviser Naomi Wolf has now been permanently banned from Twitter. The tech giant says it’s because Wolf posted misinformation about vaccines. Wolf is also known for her feminist writings, including her book, “The Beauty Myth.”

A Pentagon audit cleared two DJI drones for U.S. government use. DJI is China’s largest manufacturer. National security concerns about DJI drones have lingered since 2017.

An elementary school teacher was placed on leave in Virginia after saying he won’t address transgender students by their preferred pronouns.

The Biden administration has pushed electric vehicles as a solution to climate change, and it’s a significant part of his infrastructure plan. But until recently, President Joe Biden’s energy secretary had investments in an electric vehicle company.

Attorneys general from 22 states are voicing opposition to President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). They say they’re concerned the nominee will restrict Second Amendment rights.

Around the same time the California rail yard shootings happened, the U.S. Senate held a hearing for President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Nominee David Chipman, who currently serves as a policy adviser to a gun violence prevention group, said on Wednesday that he supports banning one […]

Alabama joined a dozen other states, like Iowa, to prohibit vaccine passports at the state level. Now, private businesses and public institutions in the state can’t require vaccine passports under the law.

Hurricane season is back. President Joe Biden visited FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center and announced the administration will direct $1 billion to prepare for extreme weather.

President Joe Biden is planning to double the size of the IRS as part of his efforts to unearth tax evasion. The IRS commissioner says uncollected taxes could total up to $1 trillion each year. Biden is also proposing to raise tax rates—and several top officials could be hit if that bill becomes law.

President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday to address anti-Asian hate crimes. It directs the Department of Justice to expedite the review of pandemic-related hate crimes and to also raise awareness.

Three Republican House members are down $500 each, in fines, for not wearing masks. And several more have been warned. They’re protesting the mask mandate — saying the House should comply with the most current CDC guidance.

More than 40 conservative organizations promised not to accept donations from Big Tech companies as long as they continue to silence conservative speech.

It’s a crucial week for President Joe Biden’s infrastructure priorities. In their first White House meeting on Wednesday, Republican leaders say they won’t back any tax hikes for a recovery plan.

Undocumented and international students are now eligible for federal pandemic relief grants. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on May 11 lifted a Trump-era ban. It allows all college students access to the $36 billion pandemic aid.

How much money would you pay to be famous? For a Baltimore rapper, the answer appears to be $4 million. But his pursuit of fame landed him in jail.  

The Labor Department blocked a Trump-era rule on gig workers. The rule made it easier to classify gig workers’ work for companies like Uber and Lyft as independent contractors instead of employees. But now, this may no longer be the case.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule on May 3 curbing the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a type of chemical gas that is the dominant refrigerant currently used in U.S. air conditioners.

Just 200 invitees are attending President Joe Biden’s speech on Wednesday night—instead of the usual 1,600.

Data from the Washington, D.C., police department may not be safe. A group of hackers claims they have sensitive information, and they are demanding a ransom.

According to 2020 Census data released Monday, states with a Republican stronghold are gaining congressional seats, while historically Democrat states are losing seats.

Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a proposed amendment to a bill. It would have stopped colleges that are found to discriminate against Asian Americans—in recruitment or admissions—from getting funding.

On Thursday, 20 Republican state attorneys general sent a letter to President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, urging them not to expand the Supreme Court. They called this “a naked political power grab.”

Prosecutors are offering a plea deal to two teenagers charged with the murder of an Uber Eats driver, 66-year-old Mohammad Anwar. Lawyers said Tuesday they’re negotiating a plea bargain in the case of a 13 and 15-year-old girl charged with felony murder and armed carjacking in Washington. Both girls are being prosecuted as juveniles—even though […]

Law enforcement officials are preparing for potential riots, following the verdict of Derek Chauvin’s trial, and 250 National Guard members will be deployed in Washington, D.C.  

The Chauvin trial will soon have a verdict. Minneapolis and cities across the United States are increasing security precautions to prepare for potential unrest.

Supporters gathered at an intersection in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to support the re-election of Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022. He won the support of many locals for the way he handled the pandemic.

What can the United States do to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic ambitions? A former Trump official says the best tool at our disposal is America’s core values. Reporting by Lynn Lin.