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.
Donald Trump Jr. reportedly speaks with Jan. 6 committee
The oldest son of former President Donald Trump has met with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to two people familiar with the matter.
25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Man dies after attempting to set himself on fire at Supreme Court
A man tried to set himself on fire on the steps of the Supreme Court, according to FOX News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram.
Raymond Spencer, suspected DC shooter, found dead in apartment, police say
Authorities say the 23-year-old Fairfax, Virginia man suspected of shooting four people –including a 12-year-old girl -- is dead.
Brief Capitol evacuation caused by Army parachute demo at Nats Park
Capitol Hill was evacuated Wednesday evening after a scare was caused by parachutists from the Army Golden Knights jumping into Nationals Park.
Abbott: Texas will charter buses of illegal immigrants to DC
This comes after the CDC announced last week that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as Title 42.
5 fetuses found in DC home: anti-abortion group claims to have held funeral and naming ceremony for fetuses
Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip led to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.
Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
2 dead after vehicle crashes into DC restaurant’s outdoor seating area; at least 9 hurt, officials say
Authorities confirm two women have died, three others have life-threatening injuries and a total of eight people were transported to the hospital with conditions ranging from stable to serious after a vehicle crashed into the outdoor seating area of a Northwest D.C. restaurant Friday.
Northeast man shot dead while holding baby, hand of another child in DC
A Northeast man was shot and killed Friday in D.C. while holding a baby and the hand of another child, police say.
Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial
Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.
Doug Emhoff ushered out of event at Dunbar High School following bomb threat
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a D.C. high school by Secret Service agents following a bomb threat.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling
Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement.
Georgetown shooting leaves man dead, DC police say
D.C. Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Georgetown Monday night that left one man dead.
5 shot, 1 killed at Days Inn in DC; victims found in hallway, inside room
Authorities say one victim has died after five were shot early Thursday morning at a Days Inn in Northwest D.C.