Washington DC

Biden took the oath of office just before noon Wednesday during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The presidential oath was administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

The grounds around capitols were generally empty and quiet early Sunday.

Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight the scourge of police and vigilante violence against Black Americans

The shooting took place near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue just blocks from the White House, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

That’s after a last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive collapsing Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money ended in disappointment.

Two of the victims remained in serious condition on Sunday evening.

The U.S. Senate has acquitted President Donald Trump of impeachment, ending only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country and tested civic norms.

The White House invoked executive privilege, claiming the right to block lawmakers from the full report on the Trump-Russia probe.

The bill would create an automatic continuing resolution for any regular appropriations bill keeping the federal government open when budget negotiations falter.