Why Virginia senators Kaine and Warner were split on vote to end shutdown

The split of the longtime allies highlights how the changing politics of Virginia and the Democratic Party have scrambled ...

Maine candidate leaves Senate race for House primary, shaking up 2 high stakes contests

The Democratic primary to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine looks different due to the decision of one candidate ...

Former President Obama surprises veterans traveling to Washington on honor flight

Former President Barack Obama was there to greet the veterans. Obama spoke on the intercom of the plane at Ronald Reagan ...

Northern lights could be visible in Washington state tonight, Nov. 12

All of Washington state is inside NOAA's forecasted "view line" for the aurora borealis on Nov. 12. The view line represents the southernmost regions in the United States where the northern lights may ...

Planes, trains and motorcycles: How House members got back to DC

Members of Congress were not immune from the shutdown’s travel delays. “I had a chance to talk to people, and got an earful,” one says.