How many electoral votes does each state have?
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Bidens host final ‘Hallo-Read’ trick-or-treat event
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.
Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics
Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday.
Social Security: It'll be harder to qualify for retirement benefits starting in 2025 — what to know
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
Harris to deliver 'closing argument' speech from National Mall next week
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a major “closing argument" speech on the Ellipse in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 29 — just one week before Election Day.
Court releases more records in Trump's Jan. 6 criminal case
Trump is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and conspiracy against the right to vote.
Biden delivers eulogy at Ethel Kennedy memorial service in Washington
Ethel Kennedy was the matriarch of the well-known Kennedy family and founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors
Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.
Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
Government shutdown averted, budget deal reached in Congress
Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.
Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune out for the season after injury during Nats' pitch
Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game on August 28.
Keith Lee shares his experience and complaints about the DC food scene
Keith Lee, viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee has some complaints about the food scene in D.C.
Suspected stalker follows Atlanta family onto plane at DC airport
An Atlanta woman says and her family were stalked by a person at a D.C. airport with the person even following them onto the flight without a boarding pass.
Van Nuys man who attacked Capitol police gets 20 years, one of longest sentences from Capitol Riot
David Nicholas Dempsey's prison term is the second-longest Capitol riot sentence.
Who is leading the polls for president in 2024?
With just 90 days to go until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris announced who would be running on the ticket with her.
9/11 defendants reach plea deal, reportedly avoid death penalty
The Department of Defense has announced plea deals for three men involved in the 9/11 hijackings.
Poll: Democrats rally behind Harris, showing increased satisfaction post-Biden withdrawal
A new poll reveals strong Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as their potential presidential nominee, with about 8 in 10 Democrats expressing satisfaction with her candidacy following President Biden’s withdrawal.
Arizona man arrested for alleged role in January 6 riot: DOJ
Another person with Arizona ties has been arrested in connection with the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to Justice Department officials.
Firearm, propane tank found in vehicle near White House; suspect arrested
Several streets in front of the White House were temporarily closed Tuesday due to police activity involving a reported firearm and propane tank in a vehicle.
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter; second in MLB this season
Dylan Cease tossed a no-hitter on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the second time a Padre had ever done so.