Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex

Hundreds were arrested Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on Capitol Hill, with demonstrators flooding into the Cannon House Office Building and large crowds gathering with flags and signs around the Capitol complex.

George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs

Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.

After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.

Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity

A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders in federal court this morning that upends a long-standing cancel-culture narrative about racism in sports.

Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.

Election workers have gotten death threats and warnings they will be lynched: US government

More than a dozen people nationally have been charged with threatening election workers by a Justice Department unit trying to stem the tide of violent and graphic threats against people who count and secure the vote.

Devoted P!nk fans weather storm for DC show

P!nk fans are so devoted that they braved the storm Monday evening at Nats Park. 

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. 

America's Main Street reimagined: Major changes slated for Pennsylvania Avenue

Major changes could be coming to Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol, one of the most well-known one-mile stretches of road in the world.

Elderly Philadelphia man killed in D.C. hit-and-run that also injured teen, police say

An elderly man from Philadelphia was killed when federal authorities say a hit-and-run driver plowed into him and a teenager Wednesday night near the National Mall in Washington D.C.

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. 

Emergency public safety bill passed by DC Council to address citywide crime crisis

The D.C. Council voted by majority Tuesday to approve Councilmember Brooke Pinto's emergency public safety bill, the Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act, in an effort to address the crime wave crippling the city.