4 years after Capitol attack, Trump pardons cloud future of Jan. 6 cases

While Congress meets Monday to count the Electoral College votes and affirm President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, the roughly 1,500 people accused of storming the Capitol four years ago will be focused on what happens next.  Charged as part of the largest Justice Department’s investigation in history, they have been waiting to

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here’s how.

Washington — When Congress convenes on Monday to count Electoral College votes from each state and finalize President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November presidential election, the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that disrupted the joint session four years ago will be looming over the proceedings. But unlike on Jan. 6, 2021, when then-Vice President Mike

Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions

President Biden on Sunday signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. “Americans who have worked hard all their life to make an honest living should be able to retire with dignity,” Mr. Biden told a gathering at the White House before signing the Social Security

Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year

Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary distributed by Amazon Prime Video, the streaming branch of Jeff Bezos’ tech giant, which has exclusive licensing rights for its streaming and theatrical release later this year, the company said Sunday. The incoming first lady is an executive producer on the film directed by Brett Ratner,

Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 5, 2025

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Reps. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota  Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the