President Biden, VP Harris mark 10th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will mark the 10th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. with a ceremony Thursday.

Former Washington cheerleader believes owner Dan Snyder was behind Gruden email leak; attorneys deny claims

The Washington Football Team has made headlines again after Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last week over emails that revealed racist, misogynistic, and homophobic remarks made by the then-ESPN analyst to former team executive Bruce Allen. But one former Washington employee says the team has a much bigger problem.

House Jan. 6 panel refers Steve Bannon for criminal contempt over subpoena defiance

U.S. House committee members voted to refer Trump ally Steve Bannon for criminal contempt charges after he defied a subpoena related to the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department.

Jan. 6 House panel recommends contempt charges for Bannon for defying subpoena

The recommendation of criminal charges for Bannon’s defiance of the subpoena now goes to the full House. Approval there would send the charges to the Justice Department, which has final say on prosecution.

Colin Powell, revered and respected, dies from COVID complications

Colin Powell was a foreign relations giant, respected by Democrats and Republicans alike here, in America, and by diplomats across the world.

Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.

US committed to pay relatives of Afghans killed in errant drone strike

The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform

President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.

White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia

The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.

US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall

U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.

Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot

Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.

VIDEO: Bulldozer strikes tent with a man in it during DC homeless encampment removal

Plans to clear a homeless encampment in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood were put on hold Monday after a city crew using a small bulldozer attempted to move a tent with a man still inside.

Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.

House Jan. 6 panel issues subpoenas to organizers of Trump rally

The announcement follows a first round of subpoenas last week that targeted former White House and administration officials who were in contact with Trump before and during the insurrection.