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At Least 2 People Shot Near White House; One in Grave Condition, Officials Say
Secret Service engaged suspect and returned fire during brief lockdown that lifted after about 40 minutes.
Senate Republicans Signal Concern Over Potential US-Iran Deal as Trump Announces Agreement Nearly Finalized
Key GOP senators including Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker and Lindsey Graham have criticized a reported 60-day ceasefire framework, warning it could undermine the military operation launched nearly three months ago.
Mother Of Slain Student Blames Sanctuary City Policies At Trump-Lawler Event
Sheridan Grace Gorman, 18, was shot and killed in Chicago on March 19; her family joined President Trump and Rep. Mike Lawler to call for stricter immigration enforcement.
All-Women Senate Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure U.S. Allies in the Region
Eight senators will visit Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and Iceland amid tensions over continental defense commitments.
Democratic Senators Deflect Questions on Platner's Campaign, Say They're Not Following Maine Race Closely
The Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Susan Collins has faced scrutiny over resurfaced controversial comments about sexual assault and race.
Democratic Lawmakers Warn Data Protection Rules Exclude White House, CIA From Protected Sites
Senators Wyden and Heinrich and Rep. Jacobs urge Trump administration to expand safeguards covering commercial location data sales.
Ted Cruz Says GOP Senators Were 'Screaming' At Todd Blanche During Anti-Weaponization Fund Briefing
The Texas Republican described Thursday's closed-door meeting as one of the roughest he has seen in his Senate career, with half the caucus opposing the $1.8 billion fund.
White House Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Display for America's 250th Anniversary
The planned show would use 860,754 fireworks over 40 minutes, surpassing the current Guinness record of 810,904 set in the Philippines in 2016.
GOP Senator Floats Stefanik as Possible Replacement for Gabbard as DNI
Rep. Stefanik, who was previously withdrawn from UN ambassador nomination over House voting math concerns, emerges as early frontrunner for intelligence post.
Burchett 'Disappointed' in Senate as Congress Leaves DC: 'We've Wasted a Whole Week'
The Tennessee Republican joined House conservatives in criticizing the upper chamber for leaving town without voting on a $72 million reconciliation package to fund ICE and Border Patrol.