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?
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.
Surveillance footage captures chilling moments before mom allegedly shoots teen daughter
A 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after police say her mother shot her in the neck during a domestic dispute Monday evening. Surveillance footage shows the teen walking home from school, grabbing a trash can from the curb, and entering the house.
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.
Massive protests held amid Netanyahu's US visit, speech to Congress
Widespread protests are happening in D.C. as some demonstrators are condemning the Israeli military and pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal and bring home hostages.
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.
Washington D.C. prepares for epic Independence Day celebration
We've been focusing on all the July 4th festivities happening around us, but there's a big celebration happening today at the Capitol.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
RNC headquarters lockdown prompted by suspicious package containing 2 vials of blood
The Republican National Committee headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. was locked down early Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was discovered.
Dom's, Foxtrot close stores across Chicago, nationwide
Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market are closing stores in Chicago and across the country just a few months after the boutique grocers announced their merger.
First Honor Flight of the season sends local veterans to Washington D.C.
Local veterans got the honor of a lifetime Wednesday, going to our nation's Capitol to see their memorial as part of Honor Flight.
3 DC officers shot in Southeast: Suspect arrested after intense barricade situation
Police have arrested the man accused of shooting three officers early Wednesday morning on Hanna Place in Southeast.
Sandy, the rehabilitated sandhill crane, finds forever home at the Smithsonian National Zoo
Sandy, a sandhill crane, has found a permanent home after receiving care at the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center.
Trump appears in DC court for election charges
A big week for Donald Trump on both the campaign trail and in the courtroom. Closing arguments are set for his civil trial in New York on Thursday. But first, the former president appeared in a Washington, D.C. courtroom as judges weight whether he has presidential immunity.
White House crash: Driver arrested after hitting exterior gate, Secret Service says
A person is in custody after a car crashed into an exterior gate on the east side of the White House complex Monday evening, authorities say.
Melania Trump recalls her personal citizenship journey at Naturalization Ceremony in DC
Former first lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance on Friday and opened up about her own personal citizenship journey.
FBI releases images of 2 suspects involved in employee carjacking in DC, offer $10,000 reward
An FBI employee's vehicle was carjacked in D.C. Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Strong winds knock over National Christmas Tree in front of White House
Strong wind gusts knocked over the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House Tuesday afternoon.