IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to help combat the recent rise in across the country.The bill, called the No Hate Act, would streamline the national reporting systems used by law enforcement, train law enforcement on investigating hate crimes, create a hate crimes hotline, establish programs to rehabilitate offenders and expand assistance and resources for victims of hate crimes.The legislation was introduced on Thursday in the House and will be...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to help combat the recent rise in across the country.The bill, called the No Hate Act, would streamline the national reporting systems used by law enforcement, train law enforcement on investigating hate crimes, create a hate crimes hotline, establish programs to rehabilitate offenders and expand assistance and resources for victims of hate crimes.The legislation was introduced on Thursday in the House and will be...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., a former federal judge and civil rights activist in his 15th term in , has died at 84."He lived a life of triumph over adversity, and his brilliance and compassion was felt amongst his constituents, colleagues, the nation and the world," his family said in a statement. "He lived a full life with an indelible fighting spirit dedicated to equal justice. He believed that progress and change can only be achieved through recognizing and respecting...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., a former federal judge and civil rights activist in his 15th term in , has died at 84."He lived a life of triumph over adversity, and his brilliance and compassion was felt amongst his constituents, colleagues, the nation and the world," his family said in a statement. "He lived a full life with an indelible fighting spirit dedicated to equal justice. He believed that progress and change can only be achieved through recognizing and respecting...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday after having been hospitalized for Covid-19, his office said Monday.Wright had also been battling cancer."Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67," his office said in a statement Monday. It added, "For the previous two weeks, Ron and [his wife] Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting Covid-19."A spokesman said Wright "passed away from health complications following his COVID-19...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy , and WASHINGTON — Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday after having been hospitalized for Covid-19, his office said Monday.Wright had also been battling cancer."Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67," his office said in a statement Monday. It added, "For the previous two weeks, Ron and [his wife] Susan had been admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas after contracting Covid-19."A spokesman said Wright "passed away from health complications following his COVID-19...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Jan. 11, 2021, 11:20 PM UTCUpdated Jan. 11, 2021, 11:59 PM UTCBy Tim Stelloh, Alex Moe and Haley TalbotTwo U.S. Capitol Police officers were suspended and at least 10 more are under investigation, a congressman said Monday.Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, who chairs one of the committees that oversees the federal law enforcement agency, told reporters that one of the officers was suspended immediately for appearing to take a selfie with members of the mob.Another officer was suspended after he was seen with a...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Jan. 11, 2021, 11:20 PM UTCUpdated Jan. 11, 2021, 11:59 PM UTCBy Tim Stelloh, Alex Moe and Haley TalbotTwo U.S. Capitol Police officers were suspended and at least 10 more are under investigation, a congressman said Monday.Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, who chairs one of the committees that oversees the federal law enforcement agency, told reporters that one of the officers was suspended immediately for appearing to take a selfie with members of the mob.Another officer was suspended after he was seen with a...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Security will be tightened for members of Congress while they travel after supporters of President Donald the U.S. Capitol and harassed at least three lawmakers at airports for not supporting an effort to overturn election results.The Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority and U.S. Air Marshals will increase security for congressional travel to and from Washington, according to a memo obtained by NBC News.The memo asks members of Congress to consider submitting plans to...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.SKIP TO CONTENTBy and WASHINGTON — Security will be tightened for members of Congress while they travel after supporters of President Donald the U.S. Capitol and harassed at least three lawmakers at airports for not supporting an effort to overturn election results.The Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority and U.S. Air Marshals will increase security for congressional travel to and from Washington, according to a memo obtained by NBC News.The memo asks members of Congress to consider submitting plans to...WW…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Dec. 20, 2020, 6:00 AM UTCUpdated Dec. 20, 2020, 6:26 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Alex Moe and Alicia Victoria LozanoWASHINGTON — Senior lawmakers reached a compromise over the Federal Reserve's emergency lending powers late Saturday night, overcoming a major hurdle that prevented Congress from completing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package earlier in the week, according to multiple sources.A last-minute roadblock emerged on Friday as Democrats accused Republicans, namely Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey,...…IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Dec. 20, 2020, 6:00 AM UTCUpdated Dec. 20, 2020, 6:26 AM UTCBy Sahil Kapur, Alex Moe and Alicia Victoria LozanoWASHINGTON — Senior lawmakers reached a compromise over the Federal Reserve's emergency lending powers late Saturday night, overcoming a major hurdle that prevented Congress from completing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package earlier in the week, according to multiple sources.A last-minute roadblock emerged on Friday as Democrats accused Republicans, namely Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey,...WW…