FBI releases images of 2 suspects involved in employee carjacking in DC, offer $10,000 reward
An FBI employee's vehicle was carjacked in D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
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.
Suspect accused of shooting US Park Police officer in Northwest confirmed dead
Authorities have identified the gunman who allegedly shot a U.S. Park Police officer Wednesday as 30-year-old Turell Delonte Campbell.
Capitol Police confront pro-Palestine protesters outside DNC building
U.S. Capitol Police officers clashed with Pro-Palestine protesters Wednesday night in front of the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
'March for Israel': Organizers declare it largest rally of Jewish people in modern history
Organizers of the "March for Israel" protest believe over 200,000 people from around the country came to the rally at the National Mall Tuesday, a month after the Hamas attack on Israel.
'Deliberate and malicious': Charter buses allegedly refused to drive pro-Israel demonstrators to rally
Hundreds of demonstrators arriving in D.C. for the March for Israel were reportedly left stranded at Dulles International Airport after charter bus drivers refused to take them to National Mall for the rally, organizers claimed.
Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV
Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden’s granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked government vehicle in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood, authorities say.
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.
12-year-old faces judge for fatal DC carjacking attempt after mom turns him in
A D.C. mother turned her 12-year-old son in after seeing an image of him being shared by D.C. police as the person of interest wanted for fleeing the scene of a fatal attempted carjacking this past weekend.
DC AG sues 14 of the largest landlords in DC for illegally raising rents
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing the RealPage Inc. and 14 of the largest residential landlords in the District. Is your landlord being sued?
The White House, Google launch virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex
Hundreds were arrested Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on Capitol Hill, with demonstrators flooding into the Cannon House Office Building and large crowds gathering with flags and signs around the Capitol complex.
Dozens arrested outside White House during protest over Israel-Hamas war
More than 30 protesters were arrested in front of the White House on Monday, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
DC on high alert amid 'Global Day of Rage'
U.S. Capitol Police and several law enforcement agencies in the D.C. area say they are increasing security and visibility as rumors circulate on social media about a threatened "Day of Rage." Law enforcement in the nation’s capital and other major cities including New York and Los Angeles are preparing following reports that former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal made a call for global protests to be held Friday.
Hattie McDaniel's missing historic Oscar to be replaced by the academy
The film academy announced Tuesday that the replacement award will reside at Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC
Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area.
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.
Report of active shooter at Senate building may have been 'bogus call,' Capitol Police chief says
A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.