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Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Brother-in-Law, El Chepa, Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in U.S. Federal Court

Jose Gonzalez Valencia, alias "El Chepa," the brother-in-law of Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, has pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking charges in U.S. federal court.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sends Busload of Migrants to Philadelphia

Nov 15, 2022 09:51 PM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the first bus of migrants is heading to the state of Philadelphia, which becomes the fourth state to have been a drop-off location that Abbott has sent migrants to.

Kamala Harris’ Husband Slams ‘Shameful’ Busing of Migrants in Washington Residence: ‘These Are Human Beings’

Sep 17, 2022 01:07 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Vice President Kamala Harris has continued to dodge questions about the arrival of two buses carrying migrants near her Washington, D.C. residence. In contrast to her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who had shared his thoughts about it.

Donald Trump's Surprise Washington D.C. Visit Sparks Arrest Rumors; Here's What the Ex-President Said

Sep 13, 2022 03:19 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Former President Donald Trump was spotted making an unannounced Washington D.C. visit on Sunday, which sparked rumors that he was arrested.

Donald Trump in More Legal Trouble as Grand Jury Investigates Save America PAC Formation and Spending

Sep 10, 2022 02:45 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A federal grand jury is investigating the creation and spending of Save America PAC reportedly controlled by Donald Trump as investigations into the former president continue to expand.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Migrant Busing Program: Here's How Much It Has Cost the State

Sep 01, 2022 01:17 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been sending migrants on buses to New York City and Washington D.C. since April. Here's how much it has cost the state.

Man Crashes Car Into Capitol Barricade, Fires Multiple Shots Before Killing Himself

Aug 14, 2022 10:45 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A man crashed his car near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday morning and fired several shots into the air before turning his gun on himself to commit suicide.

Texas' Greg Abbott Dares New York's Eric Adams to 'Go Ahead' After He Threatens to Bus New Yorkers to Lone Star State to Campaign Against the Governor

Aug 11, 2022 02:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reacted to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who warned him to send busloads of New Yorkers to the Lone Star State to campaign against Abbott's reelection bid.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Will Deliver Illegal Immigrants to Washington D.C., Drop Them at Capitol Hill Steps

Apr 06, 2022 10:05 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he will start delivering illegal immigrants to the steps of Washington D.C., as well as inspect vehicles driven in from Mexico.

American Airlines 'Unruly Passenger' Forces Flight Bound to Washington D.C. to Divert to Kansas City

Feb 14, 2022 04:01 AM EST By Joshua Summers

An American Airlines flight bound to Washington, D.C. was diverted to Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday because of "an unruly passenger."

Thousands of Protesters Gather in Washington D.C. To Rally Against Pres. Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate

Jan 23, 2022 09:00 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington D.C. on Sunday to rally against President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate

Donald Trump Seals $375 Million Deal for Washington D.C. Hotel to Firm That Plans to Change Its Name

Nov 14, 2021 10:06 PM EST By Mary Webber

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to sell his Washington D.C. hotel to an outside firm and turn it over to the Hilton group for management.

Angelina Jolie Seeks Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act During White House Visit

Sep 17, 2021 05:19 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie went to the White House to discuss with officials the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

Capitol Police to Reinstall Temporary Fence Ahead of Weekend Pro-Trump Demonstration

Sep 14, 2021 05:34 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Eight months after the January 6 Capitol attack, fence would be put back up around the building ahead of a planned weekend demonstration.

Americans in a Poll: Washington, D.C., Worst Place In the Country

Apr 14, 2021 09:01 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A recent YouGov poll found out that Americans have ranked Washington, D.C. as the "worst place in the country."

GOP Rep. Steve Scalise In Critical Condition After Ballfield Shootout

Jun 15, 2017 11:15 AM EDT By Ronel Puello

Four people were wounded during a serious firefight.