Trump threatens 'automatic 10 years in prison' for anyone harming statues

Historic monuments and statues have become the targets of anger and vandalism during protests in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody at the end of May.

Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours

The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”

Details of DC’s Fourth of July celebration revealed by Interior Department

The Department of the Interior and National Parks Service on Wednesday announced details about Fourth of July celebrations in Washington D.C. over the weekend, which will include military flyovers, a salute from President Trump, and a “monumental” fireworks display.

DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.

House to vote on DC statehood Friday

The Democratic controlled House of Representatives will vote Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state.

Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol

In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.

DC National Guardsman captured on video chanting 'I'm black and I'm proud' with protesters

A member of the D.C. National Guard was seen chanting "I'm black and I'm proud" along with protesters this week in a video that has ganered hundreds of thousands of views on social media. 

White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters

The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. 

Tear gas, threats before President Trump visits church amid protests

President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.

Protesters deface World War II Memorial and other National Mall monuments

Protesters spelled out their outrage following the death of George Floyd by spray-painting it on several monuments on the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial dedicated to soldiers killed in combat.

Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint

Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”

Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers

Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.

State of the Union: Trump touts 'Great American Comeback' in address

Standing before a Congress and nation sharply divided by impeachment, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday to extol a “Great American Comeback” on his watch, just three years after he took office decrying a land of “American carnage” under his predecessor.

In 'rare' agreement, Senate gives standing ovation to outgoing pages

In a rare moment of total agreement, the Senate gave a standing ovation to a group of students during the impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump Wednesday evening.

21 years ago, Bill Clinton became the second president to be impeached

Almost exactly 21 years after Congress impeached then-President Bill Clinton, Congress once again voted to approve articles of impeachment, this time against President Donald Trump. Here's a look back at the second presidential impeachment in American history.