Vials of liquid sent to RNC headquarters in D.C., prompting lockdown

Washington — The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after two vials of what was suspected to be blood were found in a suspicious package, U.S. Capitol Police confirmed.  The source of the liquid is unclear and under investigation. Capitol Police, which took the lead on the

Senate confirms 200th Biden judge as Democrats tout “major milestone”

Washington — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Biden’s 200th judicial nominee, surpassing the number of appointments to the federal judiciary made by his two most recent predecessors at this point in their presidencies. The Senate marked the milestone after its approval of Krissa Lanham on Tuesday and with the vote to confirm Angela Martinez

Vince Fong wins special election to finish Kevin McCarthy’s term

CBS News projects that State Assembly member Vince Fong, a California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump, has captured a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January. Fong — a McCarthy protege who also had the former speaker’s endorsement — defeated

Video posted to Trump’s social media featured phrase “unified Reich”

Video posted to Trump’s social media featured phrase “unified Reich” – CBS News Watch CBS News A video posted to former President Trump’s social media channel on Monday featured the phrase “a unified Reich,” a term usually associated with Nazi Germany. Trump did not address the video when speaking outside the courthouse after his defense

Capitol riot defendant predicts Trump will win election, shutter Jan. 6 cases

A high-level U.S. Capitol riot defendant openly and brazenly predicted he’d be cleared of charges by the reelection of former President Donald Trump this fall.   John Banuelos of Illinois, accused of firing a loaded gun in a mob while outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, interrupted his arraignment proceedings Monday with blistering criticism