Washington, D.C.

Capitol Riot: Homeland Security details preventing future violence in nation's capital

The deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol has been commemorated all day Thursday as we officially mark one year since the riot. The question remains: could something like this happen again?

January 6, 2022 5:30pm CST

Federal appeals court temporarily blocks release of Trump Jan. 6 documents

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the release of records sought by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection as the court considers an emergency request by former President Donald Trump.

November 11, 2021 3:29pm CST

Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform

President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.

October 15, 2021 2:12pm CDT

Jan. 6 panel members considering contempt charges for Steve Bannon

A lawyer for Steve Bannon says Bannon won’t comply with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol because President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to block demands for testimony and documents.

October 8, 2021 1:35pm CDT

Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges

Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

September 29, 2021 3:53pm CDT

Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.

July 19, 2021 3:28pm CDT