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Vice President Harris delivers remarks to the National Black Caucus of State Legislators to thank them and wish them well for the holiday season. She also reminds them of the work they do in the communities they serve.

The Supreme Court hears oral argument in United States v. Skrmetti, a case on whether Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

President Biden participates in the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House. Vice President Harris and second gentleman Emhoff also attend.

Defense Department Press Secretary Pat Ryder speaks with reporters at a briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in United States v. Skrmetti, a case on whether Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Tennessee enacted its law in March of 2023,…

“July 13 was a failure of the Secret Service. ... That abject failure underscored critical gaps in Secret Service operations,” said acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe on the assassination attempt of then-former President Trump during a campai…

“Airlines these days view their customers as little more than walking piggy banks to be shaken down for every possible dime,” said Sen. Ruchard Blumenthal, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Permanent Inves…

“You’ve heard what DOGE is all about ... It’s a new thing, and this is a new day in Washington and a new day in America,” said Speaker Mike Johnson as he described the Department of Government Efficiency. He continued to say, “We believe it’s a histo…

University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discusses the 1893 trial of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe. This is the first of a two-part lecture.