At a Capitol plaque ceremony, Nancy Pelosi returned to the long fight over Jan. 6 and Donald Trump. The security debate, and the blame game, are still doing brisk business.
A viral ISS photo had some people seeing alien life. NASA astronaut Don Pettit said the mystery object was just a purple potato, while NASA keeps spending big on the moon.
Five suspected explosive devices were found at Fort Washington Park, and more turned up the next day. The bomb squad, ATF, and park officials are now handling the scene, while the park remains closed until further notice.
The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security secretary. The roll call split along familiar lines, with one GOP no and two Democrats in favor.