Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age
The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.
Pro-Trump Michigan lawyer arrested in DC for allegedly leaking Dominon Voting Systems documents
An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C.
Nikki Haley wins DC Republican primary
Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in the District of Columbia, notching her first victory of the 2024 campaign.
DC Republican presidential primary election 2024: Here's what to expect
Republicans in the nation’s capital will gather in a hotel this weekend and cast their ballots for the GOP presidential candidate they would like to see occupy the White House.
DC singer Cat Janice dies after cancer battle; viral final song dedicated to young son
D.C. musician Cat Janice died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Her final song, ‘Dance You Outta My Head,’ went viral and charted worldwide after it was released in January.
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.
DC charter school student robbed at gunpoint for Air Jordan sneakers
A D.C. public charter school student was robbed for his Air Jordan sneakers at gunpoint Wednesday.
3 DC officers shot in Southeast: Suspect arrested after intense barricade situation
Police have arrested the man accused of shooting three officers early Wednesday morning on Hanna Place in Southeast.
Trio indicted for running sophisticated prostitution network with brothels in Virginia
A federal grand jury in Boston indicted three people accused of running brothels in northern Virginia and Massachusetts.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
4-year-old leaves after-school program, walks home alone from DC elementary school
A D.C. mother is frustrated and looking for answers after her 4-year-old daughter left an after-school program and walked home by herself from Hendley Elementary School.
Another Howard University student robbed at gunpoint near campus
A Howard University student is still shaken up after a recent armed robbery near campus.
Good Samaritan rescues elderly man from armed teens in DC
A good Samaritan rescued an elderly man this week from an attack on Connecticut Avenue.
Trump returns to DC for federal court hearing on whether he's immune from prosecution
Donald Trump returned for the first time in months to the federal courthouse in Washington as an appeals court hears arguments Tuesday on whether the former president is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
DC prepares for first winter storm in 2 years as powerful blizzard eyes Midwest next week
The snow may come down steady enough to even coat the ground and some untreated roadways in a few places. The winter wonderland portion of this storm is not expected to last long though here in D.C.
House votes to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with some Democratic votes, but most Democrats stood by Bowman in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
Washington's stance on immigration shifts to right amid GOP push for stricter border measures
The immigration debate now focuses on measures to keep migrants out as Republicans sense they have the upper hand. A bipartisan group of senators tasked with finding a U.S.-Mexico border deal this week is running out of time to reach an agreement.
Sandra Day O'Connor to lie in repose at U.S. Supreme Court
Funeral plans have been announced for late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
UPenn president testifies in congress about rise in antisemitism on college campuses
Liz Magill, President of the University of Pennsylvania, appeared before a congressional committee Tuesday to address the rise in antisemitism on college campuses.