Paris Hilton testifies at US House hearing on youth care programs

The reality TV star is testifying Wednesday amid the release of a report detailing the abuse of children in foster care facilities.

Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict

Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.  

Congressional staffer, intern among victims in Navy Yard robbery

Four men were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood, and police are now searching for the suspects' vehicle.

How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools

Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.

Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo

Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China. 

RNC headquarters lockdown prompted by suspicious package containing 2 vials of blood

The Republican National Committee headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. was locked down early Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was discovered.

House blocks motion to vacate speakership
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced a bill Wednesday to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership, which was promptly voted down by a combination of Republicans and Democrats. Greene's fellow GOP members had harsh words for the motion with reporters outside the vote.

Protesters, cops clash in DC streets as George Washington University protest encampment cleared

Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.

Car crash into White House security barrier leaves one dead

Officials are investigating a fatal vehicle crash into a security gate by the White House late Saturday night. 

Pro-Palestine protesters at GWU set up encampment

From sun up to sun down, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied George Washington University's campus Thursday with their voices, signs, and tents.  

Republicans demand impeachment trial
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Republican Senators Roger Marshall, John Kennedy and Marsha Blackburn discuss Democratic attempts to dismiss an impeachment trial regarding DHS Secretary Mayorkas, stating that a "nuclear option" will bring a "nuclear retaliation" from their position.

State of the Union: What Biden had to say about these key topics

Biden's annual State of the Union Address on Thursday night touched on the border, the U.S. economy, the Israel-Hamas conflict, his age, and more. Here's what to know.

House passes bill that gives DC control over RFK Stadium site

The House voted Wednesday in favor of giving the D.C. government full control over the old RFK Stadium site and surrounding land. 

How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?

A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.

'I'm speechless': Viral TikTok raises $400K for DC homeless man with alleged violent past

A TikTok video of a college student interning in D.C. and buying a homeless man tea is going viral. The young lady created a GoFundMe for him that has now raised more than $400,000.

March for Life 2024: Thousands brave snow to rally against abortion rights

More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.