LA bank executive among those killed in DC lightning strike
A D.C. lightning strike victim is remembered for 'his generosity, kindness and unwavering positivity.'
Three people, including elderly couple, dead after lightning strike near White House
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
DC National Guard request to assist with reception of migrants from border states denied
DC's request for the National Guard to provide assistance with the transportation and reception of migrants arriving on busses in the region has been denied.
Woman who allegedly shot husband in DC hotel over child molestation claims to remain behind bars
Tears and emotions erupted inside a D.C. Superior Courtroom Friday after a judge ordered 48-year-old Shanteari Weems to be held without bail.
House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse
The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.
Hearing for woman who allegedly shot husband in DC hotel over molestation claims moved to Friday
The hearing for a woman who police say shot her husband in a D.C. hotel room after she alleged he was molesting children at her Maryland daycare, has been moved to Friday officials say.
Jan. 6 panel prepared to subpoena Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, Supreme Court justice's wife
Committee members hope to learn more about Ginni Thomas’ effort to keep Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for Clarence Thomas as a result on Jan. 6 cases that have come before the court.
Far-right internet personality 'Baked Alaska' pleads guilty in Capitol riot
A far-right internet personality has pleaded guilty to joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, where he streamed live video that incriminated him and other rioters.
Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
What to know about new laws taking effect July 1 across DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Many new laws are set to go into effect Friday, July 1, 2022 across DC, Maryland and Virginia affecting minimum wage, taxes, schools, alcohol, marijuana, sexually explicit material, hunting, taxes, abortion - and several other aspects of daily life.
January 6 hearing: Did Trump commit a crime?
The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Trump White House aide now in spotlight
Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an aide to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, made several shocking revelations about Trump and Meadows in nationally televised testimony.
Demonstrator who scaled Frederick Douglass Bridge after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade comes down
A demonstrator scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. Friday morning following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Mayor Muriel Bowser wins DC Primary Election, will go on to run for third term in November
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the 2022 Primary Election in the District. She survives a challenge by Councilmembers Trayon White and Robert White Jr.
Washington, DC shooting: Teenager killed, 3 adults, including police officer injured
A shooting in Washington D.C. left a teenager dead and several others injured, including a police officer. "It only takes one person with a firearm to make this a dangerous setting."
Lawmakers want answers after Stephen Colbert employees arrested at Capitol for unlawful entry
Lawmakers will demand answers on the arrest of several employees of late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert at the Capitol Thursday when Congress resumes next week, a leading Republican told Fox News.
GWU to discontinue use of Colonials moniker due to 'division,' slavery connotations
The George Washington University has announced they will discontinue the use of the Colonials moniker “given the division among the community” about it.
Delaware father, son found guilty of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
A federal judge on Wednesday convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.