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In light of President Donald Trump’s executive action declaring that there are only two genders, Congress’ first openly transgender Congresswoman Sarah McBride reacts.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who is known for his ultra-casual style, wore a hoodie and gym shorts to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance’s Senate seat

The Supreme Court upheld a law passed by Congress in April 2024 saying that TikTok’s owner ByteDance must sell the app, or see it banned. Here’s how two DMV area creators say a ban will change their lives.

The heated exchange took place during a discussion of civil rights and transgender rights at a House Oversight Committee meeting.

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense.

News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on one of the most important social media cases from outside the Supreme Court.

The bill, named for a nursing school student who was murdered by a man in the country illegally, passed the House last year. The new Republican-controlled Senate is expected to take it up Friday.

Description: Congress met in Washington, D.C., Monday to certify Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.

President Joe Biden signed a bill that gives D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site, paving the way for a possible new stadium to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser attended the signing at the White House, as did Commanders owner Josh Harris. “We’ve worked really hard for RFK, and now what this...

President Joe Biden will sign a bill giving control of the RFK Stadium campus to D.C., clearing the way for a potential new stadium for the Washington Commanders.

News4’s Joseph Olmo speaks to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith about how police are securing the District during a snowstorm and several national security events, including the certification of the 2024 presidential election results.

Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist has the forecast and the latest on the snowstorm hitting the D.C. area.

Newly-reelected House Speaker Mike Johnson told members to stay in town so that they can vote to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has the latest on the winter storm warning for the D.C. area.

The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago. On Jan. 6, 2021, a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an election that he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. This time, Trump is returning to office...

Former Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made history Friday when she was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black U.S. senator. Alsobrooks was flanked by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin and retired Sen. Barbara Mikulski as she was sworn in by her friend, Vice President Kamala Harris. “It’s fairly indescribable,” Alsobrooks said. “It’s been a day...

Angela Alsobrooks was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black U.S. senator Friday. News4’s Darcy Spencer got reaction from her.

Mike Johnson was re-elected as House speaker during the first round of ballots Friday.