SolarWinds hackers accessed DOJ emails, but there's no indication they reached classified systems
On Tuesday, U.S. intelligence agencies said Russians were likely behind the breach, which impacted multiple government departments.
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FBI says 2 suspicious devices found amid pro-Trump riots were rendered safe
The FBI said it had dispatched with two suspicious devices that were uncovered in Washington after reports of improvised explosives on the U.S. Capitol.
AFL-CIO leader calls Trump protest 'one of the greatest assaults on our democracy since the Civil War'
Richard Trumka, who has worked with the Trump administration over the last four years, largely blamed the president for the actions of his supporters.
California governor's stimulus plan includes $1.5 billion to boost electric and hydrogen vehicles
After a year of extreme wildfires harming his constituents and the California economy, Newsom has said that he views pollution and climate change as an emergency.
Control of Senate allows Democrats to act on Biden's climate change agenda
President-elect Joe Biden has greater leeway to pass bold climate change legislation after Democrats clinched control of the U.S. Senate.
Trump tweets amid violent Capitol Hill insurrection as leaders beg him to address the nation
The tweets come just hours after Trump led a rally before Congress was set to begin the process of confirming Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Democrats clinch slim majority in Senate as Jon Ossoff is projected to beat David Perdue
Democrats will have unified control of Capitol Hill and the White House for at least the first two years of President-elect Joe Biden's term.
Control of the Senate gives Democrats chance to act on judges, $2,000 checks and ambitious Biden agenda
Democrats will control both the White House and Congress for the first time since the first half of President Barack Obama's first term.
Airlines move flight crews to DC airport hotels to avoid Trump protest
American Airlines is sending flight crews to Washington, D.C., airport hotels to avoid protests and unrest in the capital.
Electoral College vote updates: Debate suspended in Congress as protesters storm Capitol
Debates over the Electoral College results were halted and the U.S. Capitol was locked down as massive crowds of Trump supporters stormed the building.
Watch: Joe Biden to address riots at U.S. Capitol
President-elect Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks about the riots at the U.S. Capitol against the counting of Electoral College votes.
HHS secretary recommends states open Covid vaccinations to older Americans, vulnerable groups
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar urged states against "micromanaging" their allotted coronavirus vaccine doses, saying it's better to get the shots out as quickly as possible.
CDC says severe allergic reactions to the Covid vaccine run 10 times reactions to the flu shot but they're still rare
The severe allergic reactions among Covid vaccine recipients are still thought to be rare and the drugs are safe for people to use, a top CDC official said.
Trump lies about election results at rally challenging Biden win
"We will never give up, we will never concede," Trump told a crowd, an hour before Congress was to begin the process of confirming Biden's election.
Markets will get plenty of notice before Fed cuts back on bond purchases, minutes show
The Fed will do what it can to prevent a "taper tantrum" when it finally decides to scale back on its bond purchases, according to meeting minutes.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb: Getting Covid vaccine doesn't mean people can just return to pre-pandemic life
"It's not going to be like it was in 2017 and 2018, when we didn't worry at all about catching a respiratory pathogen," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.
Watch live: Congress counts Electoral College votes, set to confirm Biden's win over Trump
Congress is counting the Electoral College votes to confirm Democrat Joe Biden's win over outgoing Republican President Donald Trump.
Biden to name former Obama Supreme Court pick Merrick Garland as his attorney general
Garland would face pressure from liberals to prosecute President Trump after Biden takes office.
How to automatically delete your old tweets so it's harder to find embarrassing stuff you've said online
It might be helpful if you're applying to new jobs, planning to run for office, or just want to keep on top of the things you've said online.
Apple touts record App Store holiday sales as tensions with software companies rise
From Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve, Apple's App Store customers spent $1.8 billion on digital goods and services.
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