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Jan. 6 defense attorneys determined to do their job in face of death threats

Lawyers representing defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol say they've received an excess of violent threats for taking on the job.

September 17, 2021

Trump calls Jan. 6 support rally a ‘setup,’ but sees ‘unfair’ treatment of some defendants

Former President Donald Trump is warning that Saturday's "Justice for J6" rally planned in support of those charged in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol will leave Republicans caught in a Catch-22.

September 17, 2021

Poll shows dramatic partisan differences in how Americans view Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

Americans hold drastically different views of who is to blame for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol depending on their political alignment, showed a poll released Friday.

September 17, 2021

McAuliffe attacks Youngkin as ‘Trump wannabe,’ defends tying opponent to former president

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe painted his Republican opponent Glenn Youngkin as a "wannabe" of Donald Trump, continuing his efforts to tie Mr. Youngkin to the former president.

September 16, 2021

‘Clean, fair’: Glenn Youngkin downplays fraud in Virginia elections

Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin made a pitch to strengthen election integrity in the state, but stopped short of making claims that voter fraud is a major problem.

September 16, 2021

McAuliffe, Youngkin pledge ‘absolutely’ to recognize election results upon state certification

Both candidates for Virginia governor promised to recognize the results of the election if his opponent is declared the victor of the November election.

September 16, 2021

McAuliffe, Youngkin trade ‘anti-vaxx’ attacks in first Virginia gubernatorial debate

The first Virginia gubernatorial debate began with spats between Democratic nominee and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his GOP opponent Glenn Youngkin over who is more pro-vaccine.

September 16, 2021

White House denies inviting rapper Nicki Minaj, offering a call on vaccines instead

The White House is denying that it has invited rapper Nicki Minaj to Washington to discuss her negative online comments on the COVID-19 vaccine, despite the singer boasting about such a proposition on Twitter.

September 16, 2021

‘Justice for J6’ rally scares Washington, but organizers call it a civil rights action

The organizers of the "Justice for J6" rally scheduled for Saturday at the U.S. Capitol say they are spotlighting the "immoral" treatment of people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.

September 15, 2021

‘Virtue signaling to your base’: AOC critics blast lawmaker’s ‘Tax the Rich’ gala dress

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a stark political statement at the ritzy Met Gala in New York City on Monday, and it's bringing in a flood of online outrage.

September 14, 2021

Hochul signs bill broadening New York’s ‘first responder’ definition to include 911 dispatchers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Saturday that would give 911 responders and dispatchers 'first responder' status, opening up a pathway for them to receive federal grants and benefits.

September 11, 2021

Queen Elizabeth orders U.S. National Anthem played to commemorate 9/11

Queen Elizabeth paid tribute to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, instructing her guards at Windsor Castle to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Saturday afternoon.

September 11, 2021

‘Responsibility to remember’: Milley, Lloyd offer remarks on 20th anniversary of 9/11

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave a hopeful vision for the future of the United States on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

September 11, 2021

GOP ties vulnerable Democrats to Biden amid slipping poll numbers

House Democrats are finding themselves beset by national crises, as Republicans tie vulnerable incumbents to rising crime, inflation, illegal immigration -- and now an increasingly unpopular President Biden.

September 10, 2021

Virginia GOP lieutenant governor candidate fires entire campaign staff

Virginia GOP lieutenant governor candidate Winsome Sears fired her six-person campaign staff on Wednesday, less than two months before Election Day.

September 9, 2021

House Republicans press Biden on vetting Afghan refugees, cite safety concerns

House Republicans on Wednesday pressured President Biden to answer questions about the vetting process of Afghans who have been airlifted out of the Taliban-run country.

September 8, 2021

Confederate statues quiet issue in Virginia governor’s race, signaling shift from four years ago

The official, state-sanctioned removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond on Wednesday -- politically unthinkable just a few years ago -- caused little more than a ripple in Virginia's governor's race, with both candidates acknowledging changing time and attitudes.

September 8, 2021

Poll has GOP’s Youngkin leading McAuliffe in Virginia governor’s race

A new poll by WPA Intelligence shows GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin now leading Democratic nominee and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe in the tight, statewide race.

September 8, 2021

Democrat eyes GOP freshman’s seat in growing suburban Texas District

Mr. Howard is taking on the challenge of trying to oust GOP Rep. Troy Nehls in Texas' 22nd District.

September 6, 2021

House Dems plot inroads to rural America: ‘If they don’t know you, they don’t trust you’

Democrats from rural districts have become a rare breed in Congress, but Reps. Cindy Axne and Cheri Bustos think they can reverse the trend.

September 6, 2021