Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics
Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday.
Biden delivers eulogy at Ethel Kennedy memorial service in Washington
Ethel Kennedy was the matriarch of the well-known Kennedy family and founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors
Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.
Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune out for the season after injury during Nats' pitch
Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game on August 28.
US Army releases statement, Trump team responds
The Trump campaign is responding to a statement from the US Army about an incident at Arlington Cemetery this past week that involved a possible altercation with campaign officials, staff and breach of rules over campaign events.
Suspected stalker follows Atlanta family onto plane at DC airport
An Atlanta woman says and her family were stalked by a person at a D.C. airport with the person even following them onto the flight without a boarding pass.
Northeast prepares for threat of heavy rain and flooding from Debby's remnants
Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical storm Friday, but flooding and severe storm threats are still possible for some regions of the Northeast this weekend.
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
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
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
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
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.