President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
DC pipe bomber arrest: FBI takes man into custody over bombs planted before Jan. 6
The FBI arrested a man Thursday in its nearly five-year investigation into pipe bombs planted in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Who is Brian Cole? Suspected DC pipe bomber arrested by FBI
The FBI arrested Brian Cole, Jr.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
What time is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw in DC?
The eyes of the soccer (football) world will turn to Washington, D.C. this week as the city hosts the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event marks a major moment ahead of the largest World Cup in history, which will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across three countries.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Cory Booker marries partner Alexis Lewis in two separate ceremonies
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
Afghan national facing murder charge for DC shooting after National Guard member dies
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
Iran boycotting 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington due to denied visas
The groups for the 2026 World Cup will be selected at random next week in Washington, D.C., but one of the participating countries has decided to boycott the draw.
Father of fallen National Guard member calls her death a 'horrible tragedy' in heartbreaking post
'My baby girl has passed to glory,' Sarah Beckstrom's father writes on Facebook.
DC ambush suspect linked to CIA, faces multiple charges
Ramanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of opening fire on two National Guard members. Lakanwal was part of a CIA-associated unit in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
National Guard member dies, another 'fighting for his life,' officials say
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
DC shooting: 2 National Guard members critical, terrorism suspected
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, described as a targeted attack by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? Afghan national accused of shooting 2 National Guard in DC
Authorities have identified 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect arrested in the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.