Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack subpoenaed the Secret Service on Friday night for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6, 2021, as the panel probes Donald Trump’s actions at the time of the deadly siege.
Steve Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week, judge says
Steve Bannon was indicted last year on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. He previously argued that his testimony is protected by former President Donald Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
Women's March supporters climb crane in DC to unveil banner protesting Roe v. Wade decision
Supporters of the Women's March have climbed a crane in D.C., unveiling a banner calling on President Joe Biden to "protect abortion, protesting the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release.
Demonstrator who scaled Frederick Douglass Bridge after Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade comes down
A demonstrator scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. Friday morning following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
House committee plans to issue subpoena for Dan Snyder in Washington Commanders investigation
A House committee plans on issuing a subpoena for Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear as the investigation into the team’s alleged hostile workplace environment continues.
Mayor Muriel Bowser wins DC Primary Election, will go on to run for third term in November
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the 2022 Primary Election in the District. She survives a challenge by Councilmembers Trayon White and Robert White Jr.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia and Alabama runoffs, DC mayor's race
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here’s what to watch.
Washington, DC shooting: Teenager killed, 3 adults, including police officer injured
A shooting in Washington D.C. left a teenager dead and several others injured, including a police officer. "It only takes one person with a firearm to make this a dangerous setting."
GWU to discontinue use of Colonials moniker due to 'division,' slavery connotations
The George Washington University has announced they will discontinue the use of the Colonials moniker “given the division among the community” about it.
Don’t pick up folded dollar bills, authorities warn
Authorities in Tennessee have issued a warning against picking up folded dollar bills after one was found containing a substance that tested positive for fentanyl.
Evidence gathered by Jan. 6 panel enough to indict Trump, committee says
Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
Ethics charges filed against Rudy Giuliani over Trump election role
Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.
NY college student missing more than a month after taking bus to Washington, DC for art gig
A college student from New York City rode a bus to Washington, D.C. on May 1 and, aside from a mysterious phone call for help, hasn't been heard from since.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Flint man arrested outside US Capitol with fake badge, body armor, ammunition and BB gun
The man was identified as 53-year-old Jerome Felipe, a retired police officer out of New York, who is a Flint resident.
Texas School Shooting: Rally for gun control being held on Capitol Hill
A rally is being held Thursday morning on Capitol Hill to push lawmakers to take action to stop mass shootings in the U.S.
Fired Arby’s manager admits to urinating ‘at least twice’ in milkshake mix, police say
Police would like to get in touch with customers who may have purchased a milkshake in October 2021.
CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.