Suspect arrested after attacking 2 preschool teachers while walking with group of infants, toddlers in DC
Police have arrested and charged an adult man with multiple charges after he attacked two preschool teachers Monday while walking with a group of infants and toddlers in the northwest.
Hit-and-run driver seen pulling body from windshield, driving away in doorbell video
A hit-and-run driver killed a 28-year-old man in Prince George's County – and the suspect was caught on doorbell camera.
Meet Tom Emmer, the GOP majority whip running for House speaker
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex
Hundreds were arrested Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on Capitol Hill, with demonstrators flooding into the Cannon House Office Building and large crowds gathering with flags and signs around the Capitol complex.
Dozens arrested outside White House during protest over Israel-Hamas war
More than 30 protesters were arrested in front of the White House on Monday, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Law enforcement steps up security in DC area after former Hamas leader calls for global 'Day of Rage'
U.S. Capitol Police and several law enforcement agencies in the D.C. area say they are increasing security and visibility as rumors circulate on social media about a threatened "Day of Rage."
Texas congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked in DC
Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was the victim of an armed carjacking Monday night, according to his chief of staff.
After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
Confederate stained glass windows replaced at National Cathedral with homage to racial justice
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
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.
Biden impeachment inquiry launched by McCarthy
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Gaithersburg woman confesses to stabbing, killing boyfriend just days before his 21st birthday
A Gaithersburg woman has been charged with stabbing and killing her boyfriend just days before his 21st birthday, police say.
PA man arrested for murder of well-known DC photographer: police
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a well-known D.C.-area photographer who was reported missing last weekend.
Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.
Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on Jan. 6 gets 10 years in prison, then declares, ‘Trump won!’
A former member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group who smashed a window at the U.S. Capitol in the building’s first breach of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison — and then defiantly declared as he walked out of the courtroom, "Trump won!"
Ex-Proud Boys organizer gets 17 years in prison, second longest sentence in Jan. 6 Capitol riot case
A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after 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."
March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
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."