Police officer shot at U.S. Capitol, shooter caught  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot Monday at the Capitol Visitor Center complex, and the shooter was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said.  —  The event unfolded with Congress on recess and lawmakers back in their districts.

BREAKING: Nathan Deal vetoes Georgia's ‘religious liberty’ bill  —  Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday vetoed the “religious liberty” bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders and presented him with one of the most consequential challenges he's faced since his election to Georgia's top office.

Charlie Sykes Just Destroyed Donald Trump (AUDIO)  —  This is why it's important to have a competent campaign.  Donald Trump's people should have never allowed him to go on Charlie Sykes' show.  Sykes is a well known critic of Trump - moreover, he's intelligent, articulate, and a relentless interview.

147 FBI agents involved in Clinton email probe  —  A new report says 147 FBI agents are involved in the investigation surrounding Hillary Clinton  —  's private email server and handling of classified material.  —  The Washington Post reports that the large number of agents have been deployed …

Secret Service: No guns in GOP convention  —  The Secret Service says people attending the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this July will not be allowed to carry guns.  —  The statement comes in response to a petition that calls for allowing open carry of guns inside Quicken Loans Arena, the host venue.

How the G.O.P. Elite Lost Its Voters to Donald Trump  —  The manufacturing executives had gathered in an Atlanta conference room last year to honor their senior United States senator, Johnny Isakson, for his tireless efforts on their behalf in Washington.  But as the luncheon wound down …

Gun Store Owner Refuses to Sell Weapon to Man Suspected of Planning Mass Shooting at Ohio University  —  A gun store owner is being credited with possibly stopping a mass shooting at Ohio University after he refused to sell a gun to a man who passed a background check, CNN reported on Sunday.

Cross Your Fingers and Hope It Works: California Is Getting Ready to Pass a $15 Minimum Wage  —  For better or worse, it looks like California is getting ready to make history.  Elected officials and labor unions there have reportedly hashed out a bargain that would eventually raise …

Court docs: Suspect in Shaylyn Ammerman's death raped girl, tried to destroy evidence with bleach  —  NOTE: The following story contains graphic and disturbing details.  Viewer discretion strongly advised  —  SPENCER, Ind. (March 28, 2016) - A man accused in the death of 1-year-old Shaylyn …

Clinton campaign: Future debates depend upon Sanders' tone  —  Hillary Clinton's chief campaign strategist laid into Bernie Sanders' camp on Monday for its insistence upon a debate before the April 19 primary in New York, remarking that the Vermont senator has reneged on his promise …

Why is there a Donald Trump tombstone in Central Park?  —  UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan — People walking through Central Park spotted a mysterious tombstone for Donald Trump Sunday.  —  The tombstone had the phrase “Made America Hate Again!” engraved under Trump's name.

Conservatives to pounce if GOP relents on Supreme Court  —  There are plenty of plausible reasons why Republicans might eventually fold in the standoff over the Supreme Court: overwhelming public opinion, a Democratic pressure campaign, and vulnerable GOP senators trying to save their jobs, to name a few.

Lawsuit challenges North Carolina anti-discrimination law  —  RALEIGH, N.C. — Gay and transgender rights supporters wasted little time in challenging a new North Carolina law, filing a lawsuit Monday that called it discriminatory and said it singles out LGBT people for “disfavored treatment.”

Paul Ryan faces primary challenge from wealthy businessman ‘betrayed’ by House speaker  —  A wealthy businessman with tea party ties confirmed Sunday that he is mounting a primary challenge to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, saying that after donating to the Wisconsin Republican's past campaigns he feels …

Worshipers feared for their lives during Easter Mass at St. Pat's  —  Worshipers attending Easter Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral got the scare of their lives when a band of unruly protesters disrupted the event.  —  “I thought they were going to blow themselves up,” worshiper Carol Forester, 50, confessed.

Kasich Pulling all Wisconsin Radio Ads  —  Via Charlie Sykes, who would know, the Kasich campaign is apparently pulling all radio ads from Wisconsin markets.  UPDATE: Per the Kasich Campaign, only certain Wisconsin markets are affected.  The tempting thing to believe here is that Kasich …