President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the pardons he doled out to people who were convicted for roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, protests — violent in some cases — on Capitol Hill, telling reporters that offenders have "already served years in prison."    Trump made...

   Everett, Washington – Snohomish County deputies successfully apprehended a man following a violent altercation that took place in a Pizza Hut parking lot. The incident, which unfolded in Everett, resulted in the arrest of the suspect by law enforcement officials.  ...

   Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state by the Senate on Monday by a vote of 99-0.    Rubio will play a key role in fulfilling many of Trump’s most ambitious campaign pledges, including putting a stop to the...

   President Donald Trump on Monday night fulfilled a spate of campaign promises by signing a number of executive orders, including the pardon of roughly 1,500 defendants in cases related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.    Among the other executive...

   Altadena, California – Devastation struck the Palisades and Eaton fires as officials reported a death toll of at least 10 people and extensive damage to over 9,000 structures in the area. The fires ravaged through communities, leaving behind a trail of destruction...

   Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.    Former President Barack Obama is expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony.    “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural...

   Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, whose father was tortured and imprisoned in Cuba before fleeing to the U.S., condemned the Biden administration's announcement Tuesday that it will lift the U.S. designation of the Communist-led island nation as a state sponsor of terrorism....

   Sterling, Virginia – An investigation has concluded regarding the response to a gas leak that resulted in a devastating house explosion in Sterling, Virginia last year. The investigation highlighted both successful actions and areas for improvement in the emergency...

   With President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House just one week away, Washington, D.C. is experiencing significant change.    Melania Trump, the soon-to-be first lady, is prepared to return to the role she held from 2016 to 2020, armed with more...

   Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. An Israeli official said progress has been made, but the details are being finalized.    The Associated...