WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
Black Americans report racist text messages nationwide: Details
Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.
Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.
Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
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.
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.
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.
World Champion Texas Rangers visit the White House
It’s been nine months since the Texas Rangers won the World Series, and on Thursday they got a chance to celebrate at the White House.
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost the Democratic ticket in the Midwest, AP sources say.
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.
Netanyahu heads to Congress; Hostage families plead for ceasefire in front of US Capitol
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money
Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.
Commanders employee's murder case remains unsolved
The family of Micah Brown, a Washington Commanders employee who was shot and killed in April, is pleading for public assistance in finding his killer.
US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.