A "Bob’s Burgers" actor was arrested and charged on Wednesday for his role in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the Department of Justice.
Driving the news: Prosecutors allege Jay James Johnston, 54, of Los Angeles, was near the front of the mob illegally amassed on the West Plaza of the Capitol Building, according to the DOJ.
Frustrations from establishment House Republicans spilled out into the open on Wednesday after right-wing lawmakers succeeded in blocking nearly a week’s worth of House votes.
Why it matters: The latest bout of infighting has reignited concerns about GOP leadership, all but helpless to stop right-wing agitators from hijacking the legislative process.
The two people killed in a shooting outside a Richmond graduation ceremony Tuesday evening were a graduating senior and his father, authorities said Wednesday.
What's happening: During a morning press conference, police identified the victims as 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and 36-year-old Renzo Smith.
Former Vice President Mike Pence jumped into the 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday by doing what he'd avoided for years: blasting Donald Trump, his former boss, as unfit for the presidency.
"Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States," Pence said, recounting how Trump pressured Pence, as president of the Senate, to reject states' electoral counts on Jan. 6, 2021, and overturn the 2020 election.
"And anyone who asks someone else to put themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again."
Why it matters: Pence said he was proud of what he and Trump accomplished in office, from tax cuts to the pre-pandemic economy. But then he made a dramatic break from his typically muted criticism of the former president — which he'd maintained even after a Trump-inspired mob rushed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The House continued to postpone votes on Wednesday as a group of right-wing lawmakers pushed to renegotiate a deal they struck in January with Republican leadership.
Why it matters: House Speaker KevinMcCarthy's (R-Calif.) detractors have the numbers to kill any efforts by leadership to pass party-line legislation, meaning they effectively control the House floor.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas received an extension to file his annual financial disclosures after months of scrutiny over his relationship with a Republican megadonor, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts confirmed on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito Jr. were each granted 90-day extensions, which means their respective filings may not come until after the end of the current Supreme Court term.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not be charged in the Department of Justice probe into the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana residence, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to Axios.
Driving the news: A Department of Justice official confirmed Friday the authenticity of a letter obtained first by NBC News informing Pence's attorney that the investigation into the classified documents is closed.
Manufacturers are less optimistic about their company’s outlook than last quarter, according to a new survey from the National Association of Manufacturers.
Why it matters:President Biden has made restoring manufacturing jobs a priority for his presidency. But he needs companies to feel confident about the overall business environment to invest in new factories and new employees.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced on Wednesdaythat he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The big picture: Burgum, 66, joins an already crowded Republican field that is currently led by former President Trump and includes Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Tim Scott and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.
White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients has been quietly calling members of President Biden’s Cabinet to deliver a subtle message: If you plan to leave, please do so in the next few months.
Why it matters: Biden's Cabinet will play a key role in his re-election campaign, as he contrasts his accomplishments with what's likely to be a nasty fight among GOP contenders. Republicans will be eager to tweak the White House, so Biden's team wants to avoid any confirmation battles in an election year.
Why it matters: The issue represents a rare opportunity for Congress to try to tackle a major issue in a bipartisan way as lawmakers display growing interest in legislation to govern AI.
Why it matters: The video, called "Best Days," is a reintroduction of sorts for Pence, who has made clear that he wants to share credit for certain accomplishments of the Trump administration — even as he distances himself from Trump and their divide over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
