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October 03

What to know about Kevin McCarthy's rise and fall from power

The California Republican had said he wanted to be a "check" on Democrats.
October 03
House Minority Leader U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy arrives for an address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
October 03

House Democrats don't plan to save Kevin McCarthy speakership

At least five Republicans have signaled they want McCarthy out.
October 03
Rep. Matt Gaetz, left, and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, right.
October 03

Why this effort to remove a House speaker made history

Kevin McCarthy was ousted after nine months as speaker.
October 03
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to members of the media in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, Oct. 2, 2023, in Washington.
October 03

Rep. Henry Cuellar gives firsthand account of being carjacked

The congressman was carjacked Monday night in Navy Yard.
October 03
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, talks to a member of the media during a campaign event in San Antonio, May 4, 2022.
October 03

Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Feinstein died last week at the age of 90.
October 03
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, swears in Laphonza Butler, left, to the Senate to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony, Oct. 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Butler's wife, Neneki Lee, center, holds the Bible.
October 02

Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up dramatic vote

McCarthy has said he'll survive what he suggests is Gaetz's "personal" grudge.
October 02
Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks to the press outside the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 30, 2023.
October 03

Supreme Court hears heated debate over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Payday loan companies allege that the way CFPB is funded is unconstitutional.
October 03
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 2020.
September 28

Plane that crashed, killing Rep. Peltola's husband, had over 500 pounds of meat and antlers on board

A new report says the small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was carrying more than 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers
September 28
FILE - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, administers the House oath of office to Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, standing next to her husband Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., center, during a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the Peltola's husband Eugene, was carrying over 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers from a remote hunting camp when it crashed shortly after takeoff, a National Transportation Safety Board investigation report released Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, says. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
September 28

Could a government shutdown affect Fat Bear Week?

If funding runs out, many agencies are not permitted to update social media.
September 28
Bear 747, winner of Fat Bear Week 2022.
October 03

White House vows Ukraine aid will continue

But at current levels, it could run out in "a couple of months," it said.
October 03
Ukrainian servicemen of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade 'Edelveis' of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a 2S1 Gvozdika self propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Sept. 26, 2023.
September 24

Trump edges out Biden 51-42 in head-to-head matchup: POLL

The president's job approval rating is 19 points underwater.
September 24
President Joe Biden speaks in the White House Rose Garden for an event on gun violence in the nation, on Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
September 26

Judge rules Trump engaged in repeated fraud, effectively deciding $250M civil trial

The civil case is scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 2.
September 26
In this June 24, 2023, file photo, Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks at an event in Washington, D.C.
October 02

Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in Washington

Congressman Cuellar was carjacked at gunpoint Monday.
October 02
Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar.
October 02

Ramaswamy campaign in 'new phase' amid bigger spotlight, scrutiny and polling plateau

The Republican candidate had a breakout moment after the first debate.
October 02
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the California Republican Party Convention in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 30, 2023.
September 30

National Zoo saying goodbye to China's famous pandas

The zoo's "Panda Palooza" is a bittersweet celebration for staff and panda fans.
September 30
Giant panda Mei Xiang approaches her frozen fruit cake.