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.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Several House Republicans urge lawmakers to return to DC after DOJ requests Devon Archer's surrender
Devon Archer's attorney said his client would not surrender, per the Justice Department's request, before he meets with lawmakers.
Man who assaulted officer with flagpole at Capitol riot sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Peter Francis Stager struck a cop with his flagpole at least three times as other rioters pulled the officer, head first, into the crowd outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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.
Cocaine found at White House after mysterious substance prompts evacuation
A suspicious substance that prompted a brief evacuation of the White House on Sunday was tested and found to be cocaine.
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.
Pregnant model gunned down in DC hoped to flee crime-ridden city, mom says
Celia Gill, mother of murdered D.C. model Samya Gill, discusses her daughter's legacy and her granddaughter who survived the murder and was born by emergency C-section.
Pregnant woman shot dead in DC; baby in critical condition: police
A manhunt continues for the gunmen who shot and killed a pregnant woman in Washington, D.C. Thursday while she sat in a parked car.
Jay Johnston, ‘Bob Burgers’ actor, charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The FBI says video footage captured the actor pushing against police and wielding a stolen police shield during the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
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.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
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.
Washington, D.C. is home to the most wine drinkers in America
District of...Chardonnay? Research reveals that Washington, D.C. folks consume the most wine in the entire country, while New Hampshire takes the crown for consuming the most beer.
DC mass shooting: 7 men, 12-year-old girl wounded
Seven men and a 12-year-old girl were wounded after two back-to-back shootings Friday night in Washington DC that police say could be connected. D.C. police held a news conference to provide the latest information.
Toddler crawls through White House fence
A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.
DC mayor, police chief to testify before House committee on crime increase
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to testify on Capitol Hill next month about the rise in crime in the city.