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Location, location, location: Virginia leaders make case for FBI HQ in Springfield

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and prominent Democrats linked arms Wednesday to outline a "rock-solid case" for putting the new FBI headquarters in their state instead of Maryland, as the General Services Administration nears a long-awaited decision on the site.

February 15, 2023

Special counsel Jack Smith seeks workaround to Trump’s attorney privilege

The special counsel probing former President Donald Trump's handling of classified material wants one of the ex-president's lawyers to testify before a grand jury under the theory some of their conversations abetted a potential crime.

February 15, 2023

Rep. Ralph Norman of S.C. endorses Nikki Haley, snubs Trump

Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina is endorsing Nikki Haley over former President Donald Trump, saying the Republican Party and the nation are at a pivotal moment that requires new leadership.

February 15, 2023

Many COVID-19 hospital patients face problems 6 months after release: NIH study

Many COVID-19 patients who required hospitalization are grappling with coughs or rapid heartbeats, fatigue and financial problems several months after being discharged, according to a federally supported study that examines the lingering toll of the virus.

February 14, 2023

Former VP Pence to cite Senate role in fighting Jack Smith subpoena

Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly plans to fight a subpoena from special counsel Jack Smith by saying his role as Senate president shields him from having to testify about former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

February 14, 2023

Bipartisan House lawmakers relaunch caucus to lift cap on state and local tax deductions

More than 30 House lawmakers from high-tax states are relaunching the SALT Caucus to loosen a $10,000 cap on the amount of state and local taxes that filers can deduct on their federal returns.

February 14, 2023

China claims, without evidence, that the U.S. sent over its own balloons

China claimed Monday the U.S. flew its own high-altitude balloons over its airspace, though it provided no evidence.

February 13, 2023

Trump decries ‘worst’ Super Bowl halftime show, not a fan of Rihanna

Rihanna returned to the big stage for the first time in years late Sunday, running through her hits from an elevated stage at the Super Bowl and surprising the world by revealing she is pregnant again.

February 13, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she uses Chinese-owned TikTok but securely

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is active on Chinese-owned TikTok because it remains a vital communication tool despite widespread concerns over privacy and national security that have prompted some governors to ban the app on state devices.

February 13, 2023

FBI completes search of Pence’s home, removes one document with classified markings and other papers

The FBI conducted a consensual search of former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana on Friday and retrieved one document with classified markings and other materials.

February 10, 2023

FBI shows up at Pence’s home for agreed-upon search for classified docs

The FBI reportedly showed up on Friday at former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana as part of an agreed-upon look for sensitive government documents.

February 10, 2023

China blasts proposed state bans aimed to stop it from buying property in the U.S.

Beijing says proposals in some U.S. states to ban Chinese citizens from buying property within their borders would violate the principles of market economics.

February 10, 2023

Mitch McConnell distances GOP from Rick Scott’s ‘sunset’ plan in continuing friction

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is putting plenty of distance between his GOP caucus and a plan from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida that would allow all federal programs to sunset after five years.

February 10, 2023

Sen. Rubio says deadly fentanyl dealing must be considered felony murder

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida says anyone who causes someone's death by distributing fentanyl should face felony murder charges requiring a minimum term of life in prison.

February 10, 2023

Biden casts GOP as a threat to seniors’ benefits in stump-style speech

President Biden, speaking in Tampa, leaned into his attacks on Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, for proposing to let all federal programs sunset after five years. The president said the entitlement benefits would likely survive but might be trimmed back in a recurring review period.

February 9, 2023

WHO: Risk of avian flu in humans is low — but might not stay that way

The World Health Organization says it is closely monitoring a strain of avian flu that spilled into mammal populations and could potentially lead to a new pandemic in humans.

February 9, 2023

Speaker Kevin McCarthy hauls in $12M for GOP at D.C. fundraiser

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy raised a record $12 million for Republicans in a large D.C. fundraiser Wednesday as he seeks to preserve and expand the GOP majority.

February 9, 2023

Top White House drug-fighter sees progress on fentanyl overdoses, but warns of new threats

The White House drug czar sounded the alarm Wednesday over "tranq," a veterinary drug that is fueling horrific ulcers, amputations and deaths in opioid users, and urged Congress to "stop playing politics" and to help tackle the overdose crisis by permanently banning fentanyl.

February 8, 2023

TikTok is dominant app for young Americans, besting YouTube, study finds

TikTok is the most popular social media app for young Americans, according to a survey that finds its lead over YouTube has only widened since it took over as the top app in 2020.

February 8, 2023

Colorado River caucus forms to address water crisis in basin states

A group of U.S. senators has formed the Colorado River caucus to discuss how Washington can help states grapple with dwindling water supplies from the critical artery out West.

February 8, 2023