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The Justice Department sent letters warning election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that they could face criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting, a spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday. The letters, signed by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who heads up the department’s Civil Rights Division, give states five days to explain how they will comply with federal voter eligibility laws and how they will maintain “clean vot

WASHINGTON —  A large swath of America melted under record heat for the country’s 250th birthday, including in the nation’s capital, where despite being one of the hottest places across the globe Saturday, President Donald Trump planned a nighttime speech followed by a massive fireworks display. Some major events were canceled. Organizers for the annual […]

Health care costs, affordability and the politics in Washington, DC, were cited as major concerns of Wisconsin voters, as they get ready to elect a new governor. Three La Crosse area Democratic legislators said they’re hearing from residents who worry what US House Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) may do if he wins the governor’s race. […] The post La Crosse area Democratic legislators voice concern about Republican Tom Tiffany’s run for governor appeared firs

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — A new White House Domestic Policy Council report accuses the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History of “extreme political activism.” The report claims the museum has moved away from celebrating America’s founders and toward exhibits focused on racism, slavery, immigration, gender and oppression. It says the museum should tell a more […] The post White House Report Accuses Smithsonian Museum of ‘Extreme Political Activism’ appeared first on

WASHINGTON — Sweeping moves to address sexual misconduct at the Capitol may not be coming anytime soon, given the slow pace of change in Congress. But even “low-hanging fruit” could make a difference, some staffers say.

The U.S. Department of Justice is seen on July 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. Earlier today the Department of Justice asked a federal judge to unseal gr...

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on "The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation" on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)(WASH...

Come along as our cameras follow three local veterans on a special trip to Washington DC. Categories: Local News, Top Stories Tags: Honor Flight Columbus, Honor in the Skies, Washington Dc

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort. This has sparked anger among some in the capital who believe these troops are being drawn into the Trump administration's ongoing deployment. On Tuesday, a coalition of groups asked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to withdraw the state's National Guard forces, saying they have been misused. Minnesota is set

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau) announced several facility closures and operational changes to address decades of deferred maintenance and extreme staffing […]