4 transported after pedestrian bridge collapses in Northeast DC
Authorities say three people were hurt after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Northeast D.C.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bishop William Barber among more than 20 arrested in DC protest
Progressive clerics Rev. Jesse Jackson and Bishop William Barber II were among more than 20 people arrested during a Poor People’s Campaign demonstration at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to police.
Vikings draft pick, former HD Woodson star among 4 injured in DC shooting
A former H.D. Woodson high school star and sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings was among three people injured in a shooting in Northeast D.C. Monday evening.
‘Disgusting’ behavior: Officer injured in Capitol riot claims GOP representative shunned him
Officer Michael Fanone claimed Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, refused to shake his hand during a tense encounter at the Capitol on Wednesday.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
QAnon believers could engage in ‘real-world violence,’ FBI warns
The FBI released a bulletin to Congress warning that believers in QAnon could engage in more “real-world violence” as conspiracy theories continue to gain traction.
Aide says former Pa. Governor and Homeland Security head Tom Ridge had stroke
Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge suffered a stroke Wednesday at his home in suburban Washington, D.C., a longtime aide to the former Pennsylvania governor said.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
House committee to investigate DOJ’s subpoenas for lawmakers, journalists
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said an investigation will begin into the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain data from members of Congress, journalists and other groups of people during the Trump administration.
Reality Winner, NSA worker who leaked data to media, released from prison
Reality Winner, who was given the longest federal prison sentence imposed for leaks to the news media, has been released from prison to home confinement
Machete wielding juvenile who allegedly hurled anti-gay slurs in DC arrested
Police are offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
AG Merrick Garland delivers speech about voting rights
According to the Department of Justice, Garland will speak Friday afternoon about concrete steps the department is taking to secure the right to vote for all Americans.
Teen girl to be committed until age 21 for role in deadly DC Uber Eats carjacking
The 15-year-old girl who pleaded guilty to felony murder in the carjacking death of an Uber Eats driver in D.C. will be committed until age 21 to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Prosecutors dropped other charges after the plea was made. This is the maximum sentence she could have received.
Pence: Trump and I may never see 'eye to eye' on Capitol riot
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn’t know if he and former President Donald Trump will ever see “eye to eye” over what happened on Jan. 6.
Charges brought on far-right groups following deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
More than three dozen members and associates across both the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have been charged with crimes following the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Louis Dejoy under DOJ investigation over campaign contributions
The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection with campaign fundraising activity involving his former business.
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan commission to investigate deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.