House snuffs out conservativesa IRS impeachment push

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 10, 2016. The House on Tuesday voted to bottle up articles of impeachment filed against Koskinen by hard-line conservatives upset about the agency's targeting of political groups.

Texas elector says he will not cast his vote for Donald Trump

A Texas elector said Monday that enough is enough - he will not cast his vote for President-elect Donald Trump as part of the Electoral College process on December 19. Christopher Suprun, a paramedic from Texas who served as a firefighter during the Sept. 11 attacks, wrote in an editorial published in The New York Times that even though he is a Republican elector, he will not vote for Trump.

Trump’s inauguration to test nation’s ability to heal

Construction continues on the presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. One thing you can count on during inauguration season in Washington: People of all stripes will find a reason to show up, whether it's to celebrate or commiserate.

Inauguration to draw those ready to celebrate, commiserate

One thing you can count on during inauguration season in Washington: People of all stripes will find a reason to show up - whether it's to celebrate or commiserate. There are parties and protests to attend, stars to gawk at, receptions to be worked, deals to be done, drinks to be consumed.

Trump Taps SC Gov Nikki Haley to Be Ambassador to UN

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Obama urges European leaders to work with US President-elect Trump

Outgoing US President Barack Obama and European leaders including Theresa May have stressed the continued importance of Nato amid concerns about Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance. The Prime Minister was in Berlin for talks with Mr Obama hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which also covered the fight against Islamic State and Russia's actions in the Ukraine and Syria.

GOP seeks the return of earmarks after pas…

A trio of respected Republicans is pushing for the return of some earmarks to Capitol Hill, saying it's time to restore Congress' full power of the purse - and drawing passionate pushback from conservative groups who say the GOP would betray its voters if it returned to pork barrel spending. A vote on the rules change is expected behind closed doors among House Republicans on Wednesday, and if it's successful, the GOP will try to make a change for the entire Congress.

Trump, McConnell and Ryan: an unlikely new power trio for DC

In this Nov. 10, 2016, photo, President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., pose for photographers after a meeting in the Speaker's office on Capitol Hill in Washington. Washington's new power trio consists of a bombastic billionaire, a telegenic policy wonk, and a taciturn political tactician.

DC Leaders Attempt To Take On City’s Rat Infestation

Officials addressed a growing concern over rat infestation in Washington, D.C., after reports Dupont Circle is teeming with rodents. Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District's non-voting delegate in Congress, convened a public meeting with the National Parks Service to discuss concerns over rats among other issues Tuesday night.

AP Explains: The election’s just beginning on Election Day

It's not a neat and easy way that Americ... . FILE - In this Dec. 16, 1940 file photo, New York State electoral college members cast votes at the state capital in Albany, N.Y. Most people who voted early or are heading to the polls on Nov. 8, 2016 think they will be voting for Democrat... WASHINGTON - The presidential election doesn't end when the polls close on Nov. 8. Rather, it's just getting started.

‘Protect Toddlers From Guns’ – Hillary Goes On Nonsensical Gun Control Tear At Debate [VIDEO]

Hillary Clinton flip-flopped her way through answering a question on gun control during Wednesday night's third and final presidential debate. Clinton first told moderator Chris Wallace that while she is a strong believer in the Second Amendment, she also believes "there can be, and there must be reasonable regulation."

High school graduation rate hits record high of 83.2 percent

The nation's high school graduation rate has reached a record 83.2 percent, continuing a steady increase that shows improvement across all racial and ethnic groups, according to federal data released Monday. President Barack Obama welcomed the higher rate as good news, but the gains come against a backdrop of decreasing scores on national math and reading tests.

PPTA Celebrates International Plasma Awareness Week

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association and its member companies are sponsoring the fourth annual International Plasma Awareness Week, October 9-15. -- Raise global awareness about plasma donation; -- Recognize the contributions of plasma donors in saving and improving lives; and, -- Increase understanding about lifesaving plasma protein therapies and rare diseases.

Cowboy Pastor Begins 1,000-Mile, 40-Day ‘Revival’ Trail Ride From TX to DC

Pastor John Riggs of Texoma Cowboy Church in Witchita Falls, Texas and four members of his congregation began a 40-day journey on horseback to the nation's capital on September 29th in an effort to spark a spiritual revival across the United States. "As we think about our country and the condition we find it in today, our hearts are broken over the moral slide and depravity we see in the nation," Riggs told The Baptist Standard .

White House lashes out at Congress after 9/11 bill vote

The White House lashed out at Congress on Thursday, a day after Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly overrode President Barack Obama's veto of a bill to allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. The White House turned to mockery as top GOP leaders expressed buyer's remorse and vowed to fix the bill.

a Versaillesa screening steams up the French Embassy

From left, actor George Blagden, co-creator/executive producer Simon Mirren, actress Noemie Schmidt, actor Alexander Vlahos and co-creator/executive producer David Wolstencroft attend the premiere of Ovation TV's "Versailles" Tuesday at the French Embassy in Washington. Replace the living room with an auditorium at the French Embassy and your parents with a crowd of well-heeled Washington folk fresh from work on Capitol Hill and Embassy Row.

Obama to meet with leaders of Congress

President Barack Obama is meeting with the top four leaders of Congress ahead of a month's-end deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown, and with money all but gone to address the worsening Zika crisis. The White House meeting Monday afternoon is likely to focus on an emerging legislative compromise to address both issues.