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Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., speaks with Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., on Thursday before joining a bipartisan group of senators at a Capitol Hill news conference to discuss legislation to improve the federal regulation of chemicals and toxic substances.

Lawmakers Reach A Deal To Expand Regulation Of Toxic Chemicals

If it passes, the compromise bill would be the first update to the Toxic Substances Control Act in more than four decades. Supporters say it gives the EPA more power to ensure chemical safety.

Ai created his Lego portraits while under house arrest, so getting the materials he needed was tricky. A friend ended up making multiple trips from the U.S. with suitcases full of Legos.

'They Love Freedom': Ai Weiwei On His Lego Portraits Of Fellow Activists

The Chinese artist created Trace while under house arrest, and he wasn't allowed to travel to their San Francisco debut. Now, he has his passport back, and was finally able to see it on display.

Russian lawmakers in the State Duma applaud after voting Wednesday to allow the government to register international media outlets as foreign agents.

Russian Lawmakers Approve New Restrictions On Foreign Media

The State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, approved the bill after the company behind TV channel RT America filed paperwork under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Repubican groups are targeting certain lawmakers with ads in the run-up to this week's expected impeachment vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.

As Impeachment Vote Nears, Republican Groups Aim At Lawmakers On Both Sides

As members of the U.S. House of Representatives prepare to vote on whether to impeach President Trump this week, Republican interest groups have been...

As Impeachment Vote Nears, Republican Groups Aim At Lawmakers On Both Sides

As members of the U.S. House of Representatives prepare to vote on whether to impeach President Trump this week, Republican interest groups have been...

People celebrate Saturday at Black Lives Matter Plaza across from the White House in Washington, D.C., after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

Biden And Harris Supporters Celebrate In D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza

Crowds are gathering to cheer the news of Joe Biden's presidential win near the White House at Black Lives Matter Plaza.

Former national security adviser Susan Rice, seen here at a 2019 Women in the World Summit in New York City, is Joe Biden's pick to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council.

Biden Picks Susan Rice For Top Domestic Policy Position

Rice's selection to serve in a domestic role is somewhat unexpected given her extensive credentials in foreign policy. The position does not require Senate confirmation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (left) looks on as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks with and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Shanghai on Wednesday.

No U.S.-China Trade Deal Yet; Talks To Resume In September

The White House called the brief talks in Shanghai this week between top U.S. and Chinese officials "constructive" and said negotiations are expected to pick up again in early September.

Union members and other federal employees protest in front of the White House on Thursday. Many are out of work as the partial government shutdown has dragged on longer than any in history.

It's Official: The Partial Government Shutdown Is The Longest In U.S. History

Saturday marks Day 22 of the partial federal government shutdown, stretching past the 21 days in 1995-96. Many federal workers missed their first paycheck on Friday.

Naperville teen Corey Walgren killed himself on Jan. 11, 2017 after being questioned by a school dean and resource officer without a parent present.

Teen 'Scared To Death' Prompts Legislation Ensuring Parent Is Present For Questioning

Illinois House lawmakers passed legislation requiring a parent be present when students are questioned or detained in connection to a crime.

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