DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
DC government employee shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake, says DC Mayor
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake early Saturday morning is a D.C. government employee.
Missing DC real estate executive: Ana Walshe's husband arrested in Mass. for misleading police
A search continues for Ana Walshe, a D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who worked and lived in D.C., after she disappeared on New Year's Day, and as police have taken her husband into custody for misleading a police investigation.
FBI ups reward for information on RNC, DNC pipe bomb suspect to $500K
The FBI raised the reward amount for information regarding the unresolved Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee pipe bomb attempt to $500,000 Wednesday.
Oath Keepers boss guilty of seditious conspiracy in January 6 case
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Houston attorneys celebrate SCOTUS Ketanji Brown making history
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has her final stately ceremony before the high court begins working on Monday.
2 buses of migrants dropped off outside VP Harris’s residence near Naval Observatory in DC
Two buses of migrants were dropped off Thursday morning outside Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence in northwest Washington, D.C.
Washington National Cathedral bell tolls 96 times for Queen Elizabeth II
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
Man in custody after firing shots, exposing himself and climbing wires in northwest DC
Authorities said a man is in custody after firing shots, exposing himself and climbing wires and rooftops in a northwest D.C. neighborhood Wednesday in a standoff that lasted into the early morning hours.
Lorde says she took a swim in the Potomac River (where swimming isn't allowed)
Singer-songwriter Lorde claimed to have swam in the Potomac River while in-between sets on her "Solar Power" tour stop in Washington, D.C. on Monday night.
Washington Commanders' player Brian Robinson, Jr. hospitalized after shooting in Northwest D.C.
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. remains hospitalized and is recovering after he was shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. during what police believe was an attempted robbery.
17-year-old DC teen becomes one of the youngest licensed Black pilots in US
Many kids have dreams of becoming a pilot – but how about achieving your dream at age 17!
Shots fired in downtown DC near White House, National Mall: police
Authorities say a juvenile and two adults have been detained by officers after shots were fired early Friday morning in downtown D.C. near the National Mall and the White House.
Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Amelia Earhart statue to be unveiled at U.S. Capitol
A statue of Amelia Earhart will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, commemorating her accomplishments as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and her influential advocacy for women’s equal rights.
Women's March supporters climb crane in DC to unveil banner protesting Roe v. Wade decision
Supporters of the Women's March have climbed a crane in D.C., unveiling a banner calling on President Joe Biden to "protect abortion, protesting the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release.
House committee plans to issue subpoena for Dan Snyder in Washington Commanders investigation
A House committee plans on issuing a subpoena for Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear as the investigation into the team’s alleged hostile workplace environment continues.
2022 midterm results: Katie Britt wins Alabama Senate race scrambled by Trump
In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic nomination, fending off a pair of challengers amid concerns over rising crime and homelessness.