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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.

Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.

President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing as the Louisiana Republican prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Trump said in a social media post Monday that Johnson “is a good, hard working, religious man” who “will do the right thing.” The signal of support from Trump comes despite...

The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

The much-anticipated report follows a yearslong investigation into allegations against Gaetz, including that he paid for sex in Florida where prostitution is illegal.

The committee was expected to soon release the report about the former GOP lawmaker.

The announcement comes weeks after Trump announced that she was stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

After the Senate voted to pass the RFK stadium land bill, giving control of the land to D.C., News4’s Derrick Ward has reaction from residents.

The last-minute passage helps clear the way for the Washington Commanders to potentially move back to the city. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

The deal to transfer the decaying RFK stadium site to D.C. appeared dead, but it was passed at the last minute. The impact of the deal is massive for the District. News4’s Mark Segraves explains why and what’s next.

The passage early Saturday comes after a provision to transfer control of the land from the federal government to D.C. was removed from Congress’ slimmed-down, short-term spending bill as lawmakers raced to pass it before a government shutdown.

Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed.

The House passed a short-term government spending plan that will keep the federal government operating until March 14, 2025.

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday expressed confidence there won’t be a government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown. The removal of that part of the bill is a loss for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, who...

The continuing resolution revised by Republicans did not include the deal to give D.C. control of the RFK Stadium site. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with Mayor Muriel Bowser amid the uncertainty as D.C. prepares to redesign another sports venue.