Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a win for pro-cannabis groups who have sought to expand research and further alleviate the stigma for pot smokers.
The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Tuesday that it is under a federal criminal investigation related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate "extremely violent groups."
A federal court blocked the Trump administration from getting rid of a dedicated bike lane along 15th Street on the National Mall, ruling Tuesday that the National Park Service didn't think the decision through.
Rep. Cory Mills condemned an expulsion push by Rep. Nancy Mace, calling it political theatrics amid allegations of domestic abuse and blackmail threats.
Amir Makled, who reportedly shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders as 'martyrs,' won Michigan Democrats' nomination for University of Michigan regent.
Ilhan Omar's dodged questions on Monday about her amended financial disclosures that now show figures between $18,000 and $95,000 after previous accounting errors put her wealth at up to $30 million.
Sen. Chris Murphy's comment calling ships bypassing the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz "awesome" earned him the beratement of Senate Republicans and the White House, even though the Connecticut Democrat said he was being sarcastic.
Sen. Thom Tillis said Tuesday that he fully supports Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chair, but will continue to block confirmation until the Justice Department drops its investigation into current Chairman Jerome Powell.
Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a budget blueprint that will let them craft a filibuster-proof bill to provide immigration enforcement agencies with up to $70 billion to spend through the remainder of President Trump's term.
