Firearm, propane tank found in vehicle near White House; suspect arrested

Several streets in front of the White House were temporarily closed Tuesday due to police activity involving a reported firearm and propane tank in a vehicle.

Buttigieg discusses remaining airline outages
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Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference today in DC relating to the continued issues with airlines delaying or cancelling flights and stranding passengers nationwide.

Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms

A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."

Pressure mounting on President Biden to step aside
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Former President Obama, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi have reportedly made direct overtures in a recent meeting to Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 election, a suggestion Biden allegedly rebuffed.

Trump selects Senator JD Vance for VP
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Donald Trump has announced his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Ohio Senator JD Vance will be the pick for vice president.

2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money

Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.

SCOTUS rules cities may ban homeless encampments
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places, overturning a ruling that found such laws amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

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.