Biden administration ready to release money for Baltimore bridge accident

The Biden administration is prepared to provide federal funding to cover costs following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

EPA announces historic funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration programs

The announcement marked the largest single contribution to the Chesapeake Bay Program in its 41-year history.

Supreme Court appears highly skeptical of potential limitations on abortion pill mifepristone

Most of the Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of oral arguments that they should rule in favor of restricting nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

Distress call precedes disaster at Baltimore bridge

A container ship leaving the Port of Baltimore sounded a mayday call just before plowing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours Tuesday.

Outside the Supreme Court, protesters decry potential new restrictions on abortion

Protestors called on the court to protect mifepristone, a commonly-used abortion drug, which is at the center of a legal battle between the federal Food and Federal Drug Administration and anti-abortion activists.

Biden, Johnson host luncheon with Ireland’s Varadkar ahead of St. Patricks Day

President Joe Biden and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Friday attended the annual Friends of Ireland Caucus St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the United States Capitol.

Fire officials push Congress to help attack growing wildfire threat

Wildfires are a growing threat to every state and fire officials are asking the federal government to step in to help.

Senators hear the case for cutting Americans’ workweek to 32 hours

Lawmakers debated legislation, sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without cutting employees’ pay.

Steps from the Capitol, cafe owner offers tastes of Belarus and worries about home

Alongside a team of Belarusians and Ukrainians, café owner Aksana Tran shares her culture from her restaurant Sweet Lemon Cafe, just a few minutes’ walk from the United States Capitol.

DC Council cracks down on speeding with new ‘Steer Act’

The DC Council unanimously passed the Steer Act in its newest attempt to reduce speeding and reckless driving in the district.