Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won’t seek reelection amid return of cancer

Lawmakers face rising anger from constituents Washington lawmakers face rising anger from constituents 02:34 Washington — Rep. Gerry Connolly announced on Monday he won’t seek reelection in 2026 and plans to step back “soon” from his post as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.  The long-serving Virginia Democrat said his cancer had returned.

Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump’s agenda

Washington — Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess with Republicans eyeing an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump’s first-year agenda.   After both the House and Senate adopted a budget resolution that serves as a blueprint earlier this month, congressional committees are set to begin work this week on

2 suspects arrested in theft of Noem’s bag were in U.S. illegally: officials

Two people were arrested this weekend in connection with the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, authorities confirmed Sunday.  The first suspect was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Noem said Sunday that the man was in the country illegally. She called the suspect a

Trump says he’s “bringing back Columbus Day”

President Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons. Democrat Joe Biden was the first president to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, issuing a proclamation in 2021 that

DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more

CBS News has obtained a list of 365 federal grant programs halted this week by the Justice Department, disrupting programs to help victims of hate crime and sex trafficking, children who’ve suffered violence, and refugees.  The department also paused programs aimed at reducing school shootings, efforts to combat domestic terror and an Emmett Till cold