Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Columbia University student dies during kayaking trip on Potomac River
A Columbia University student was killed after she became trapped under a rock while kayaking in the Potomac River over the weekend.
Kevin McCarthy claims Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden amid impeachment inquiry
Talks of a potential subpoena of Hunter Biden in an impeachment of President Joe Biden comes as Republicans try to provide evidence that the president was involved in his son's business dealings.
Trump’s comments risk tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, special counsel says
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “daily" statements risk tainting a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
It was a 'dispute over sauce': 16-year-old girl stabbed to death near U Street McDonald's
The judge said 16-year-old Naima Liggon was killed over the weekend near the U Street McDonald's in a "dispute over sauce."
Maryland man admits to planning van attack at Dulles Airport; release possible in fall
Rondell Henry, 32, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to attempting to perform an act of violence at an international airport, court records show.
DOJ objects to Donald Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC
Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area.
DC council member calls for National Guard's help as city grapples with escalating violence
If approved, the D.C. National Guard says it "stands ready to provide support to the citizens of the District."
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.
Capitol 911 false alarm was something very real
Even the U.S. Capitol complex is not immune to "swatting." This may have been what happened Wednesday afternoon when Capitol Police thought an active shooter roamed the Senate hallways.
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in 2020 election arraignment
Inside a Washington, D.C. courtroom Thursday, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in connection to his claims of election fraud and attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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.
Trump set to appear in DC court for historic arraignment Thursday: Here's what to expect
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Washington, D.C. courtroom Thursday after he was indicted on federal charges in connection to the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol carried out by his supporters and his efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election results leading up to it.
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.
Antares rocket blasts off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia
Space lovers, did you catch it? A rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, and it was visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
14-year-old charged in fatal shooting of construction worker on Howard University campus
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting on Howard University's campus that claimed the life of a construction worker from El Salvador earlier this month.
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.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Nightly Roundup: Missing Arizona teen found after almost 4 years, arrest made in dismembered body case
From a surprising twist in the disappearance of Alicia Navarro to gruesome details surrounding the death of a man in Phoenix, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.