Strong winds knock over National Christmas Tree in front of White House
Strong wind gusts knocked over the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House Tuesday afternoon.
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
DC council member calls for National Guard's help as city grapples with escalating violence
If approved, the D.C. National Guard says it "stands ready to provide support to the citizens of the District."
Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
Security measures in place around US Capitol complex ahead of Trump’s federal court appearance in DC
Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.
14-year-old charged in fatal shooting of construction worker on Howard University campus
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting on Howard University's campus that claimed the life of a construction worker from El Salvador earlier this month.
Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet
A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.
Teen hit, 75-year-old man killed by driver fleeing police near National Mall
A 75-year-old man was killed Wednesday and a child was injured after a driver fleeing police hit them near the National Mall, authorities say.
US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say; An armed man was soon arrested there
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Man wanted on Jan. 6 charges arrested with gun, machete near Barack Obama’s DC home
Taylor Taranto, 37, was wanted on four misdemeanor charges including entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct related to his role in the capitol riot.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
U-Haul driver identified, charged after crashing truck into barriers near White House: police
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
Violent taco rampage caught on camera at D.C. Chipotle
A man went on a violent rampage inside a Chipotle in Northwest D.C. – and the whole thing was caught on camera.
solidcore sold, founder plans to share millions with employees
D.C.-based fitness chain [solidcore] announced Tuesday that its founder, Anne Mahlum, is selling the company to a private equity firm.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense
An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members has testified that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building on Jan. 6.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
Senate votes against DC criminal code revisions
The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday in favor of a disapproval resolution that would overturn D.C.'s criminal code revisions.