Interior backing away from steep fee hikes at national parks

The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks in the face of widespread opposition from elected officials and the public. The plan would nearly triple entrance fees at 17 of the nation's most popular parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Zion, forcing visitors to pay $70 per vehicle during the peak summer season.

Parkland students join lawmakers and gun safety advocates to call for change ahead of Saturday march

Students who survived the Parkland shooting last month joined with teachers, lawmakers and other stakeholders for a press conference on Capitol Hill today as part of their buildup to this weekend's March for Our Lives on the National Mall. Parkland student Aalayah Eastmond, who attended with her mother Stacey-Ann, urged lawmakers to take action, noting it's been more than a month since the shooting.

Spaceport project closer to becoming a reality

An environmental impact study released last week by the Federal Aviation Administration moved Georgia, and specifically Camden County, closer to becoming the next space state. The study recommended allowing as many as 12 launches per year from the proposed Spaceport Camden, an idea that has been in the works for years now, but just took a massive step forward.

National Guardsman who threatened to kill Mike Pence sentenced

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for threatening to kill Vice President Mike Pence. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, three witnesses said Dunbar made the statements days before the vice president, a former governor of Indiana, was set to appear as a keynote speaker at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., on Sept.

Madam Speaker: A famous first joins the national collection

Today we welcomed a new first into our collection, with objects donated by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who in 2007 became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Gavel Nancy Pelosi received and used at the 2007 ceremony in which she was sworn in as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Arizona Legislator Isela Blanc Arrested During DACA Sit-In at National Mall

State representative Isela Blanc, a Democrat from Tempe, has been arrested in Washington, D.C., during a sit-in at the National Mall. Blanc, who used to be undocumented , traveled to D.C. on Sunday with members of LUCHA to protest Congress' inability to pass legislation that would protect young undocumented immigrants who were brought to America as children.

Flights resume on tribal land after fatal Grand Canyon crash

In this Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, photo, a survivor, lower right, walks away from the scene of a deadly tour helicopter crash along the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. In this Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, photo, a survivor, lower right, walks away from the scene of a deadly tour helicopter crash along the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon, in Arizona.

Expert: Copter in Grand Canyon crash more likely to explode

An expert says investigators are likely to pay special attention to the type of helicopter that crashed in the Grand Canyon, killing three British tourists In this Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, photo, a survivor, lower right, walks away from the scene of a deadly tour helicopter crash along the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.

Times shouldn’t ignore D.C. anti-abortion march; Focus South…

Pro-life demonstrators march towards the US Supreme Court during the 44th annual March for Life in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2017. Anti-abortion advocates descended on the US capital on Friday for an annual march expected to draw the largest crowd in years, with the White House spotlighting the cause and throwing its weight behind the campaign.

Bill renaming park in St. Louis for Gateway Arch headed to the president

Missouri U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill today announced that their legislation passed the House yesterday and is headed to the president's desk. The legislation, S. 1438, which renames the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial as the Gateway Arch National Park.

Trump slams Democrats as third day of government shutdown begins

The government shutdown headed into the workweek Monday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he would consider allowing a floor debate on immigration issues in mid- to late February if leaders do not strike an agreement before then, an offer most Democrats appeared to reject. As the Senate prepared for a vote at noon that could pave the way to ending the shutdown, President Trump went on Twitter to argue Democrats are acting at the behest of their "far left base" in demanding protections for young undocumented immigrants in negotiations to reopen the government.

US marches for women’s rights slam Trump, encourage voting

The snowy mountains and frozen lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park are still accessible to visitors, despite the federal government shutdown. The snowy mountains and frozen lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park are still accessible to visitors, despite the federal government shutdown.

The Latest: GOP says Trump trying to cushion shutdown impact

The corridors surrounding the Senate are empty on the first day of a government shutdown after a divided Senate rejected a funding measure, at the Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2013, file photo, the Grand Canyon National Park is covered in the morning sunlight as seen from a helicopter near Tusayan, Ariz.

Trump hails – perfect day’ for women’s demo as protesters march against him

US president Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" of his first year in office - while women across America rallied against him and his policies. Mr Trump wrote: "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months.

Trump tweets about women’s marches as protesters gather

President Donald Trump tweeted that it was a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office - while women across the nation rallied against him and his policies. "Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months," the Republican wrote Saturday afternoon.

The Latest: Trump says women marching for ‘economic success’

President Donald Trump has tweeted that it's a "perfect day" for women to march to celebrate the "unprecedented economic success and wealth creation" that's happened during his first year in office. People participating in rallies and marches in the U.S. and around the world Saturday are in fact denouncing Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more.

White House promises this shutdown – will looka

The government shutdown is fast becoming an unwelcome and costly staple of American democracy. After the last prolonged closure delivered a substantial hit to the economy and created hardship and frustration fo If Congress can't reach a deal on continuing resolution, the government will face a potential shutdown, which means "non-essential" services provided by information bureaus, national parks, as well as other employees across the federal government will close.