Topic: Muriel Bowser

Following a contentious floor debate, the House oversight and reform committee approved legislation to grant Washington, D.C., statehood, paving the way for a full House vote.

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will launch "In Fact with Chelsea Clinton," a new podcast focusing on public health.

Democrats argued in favor of statehood for Washington, D.C., at a testy House hearing Monday, calling it a civil rights issue, while Republicans dismissed the effort as a partisan "power grab."

A powerful nor'easter was taking shape along the mid-Atlantic coast Sunday. Forecasters say the developing winter storm will be a long-duration event for some areas and unload up to 36 inches.

Capitol police is Washington, D.C., said they arrested a Virginia man who tried to enter a restricted area and was found to have fake credentials and a loaded high-capacity magazine gun.

Some Metro stations will close in Washington, D.C., on Friday through Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and many federal workers will work from home due to threats of violence.

Federal law enforcement officials told Vice President Mike Thursday they are confident in the security for next week's inaugural but warned of potential threats.

National Guard troops stationed at the U.S. Capitol stayed there overnight Tuesday -- many of whom slept on the marble floors throughout the building, with automatic weapons at their sides.

Airbnb announced Wednesday it is canceling and blocking reservations in Washington, D.C., next week to support officials who are asking people to avoid travel to the district for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

The theme of "America United" has been chosen for the Jan. 20 inaguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris, the team's inauguration committee said Monday.