US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
4 arrested during protests, confrontations around Justice for J6 rally on Capitol Hill
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
Willard Scott, former NBC weatherman of 'TODAY,' dies at 87
Willard Scott enjoyed a 65-year run with NBC before retiring in 2015. The weatherman was best known for wishing happy birthdays to viewers who were turning 100 years old.
Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
15 Marines being treated at Walter Reed following Kabul airport attack
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
Proud Boys leader who burned DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner gets jail time
A Proud Boys leader who was taken into custody days before the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced to five months behind bars on Monday for burning a D.C. church’s Black Lives Matter banner, and also for weapons charge.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
First Honor Flight in almost two years takes off from Midway
It was a day of camaraderie and reflection in the nation's capital for a group of over 100 local veterans, the majority of them having served in Vietnam.
Photo of man suspected of stabbing Pentagon officer before shooting himself released
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency identified the law enforcement officer who was stabbed and killed Tuesday as Pentagon Police Officer George Gonzalez.
Biden awards medals to Capitol officers, calling riot mob ‘extremists and terrorists’
“It was insurrection. It was riot and mayhem. It was radical and chaotic. And, it was unconstitutional,” President Joe Biden said before signing legislation Thursday to award law enforcement officers Congressional Gold Medals for protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot.
Pentagon Metro violence: Suspect who allegedly stabbed, killed officer identified, AP says
A suspect is on the run after multiple shots were fired and an officer was injured during an incident on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center.
Fourth police officer dies by suicide after Capitol riot, family confirms
A fourth police officer who responded to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 has died by suicide, according to his family.
Former DC archbishop Theodore McCarrick charged with abusing minor: report
The Associated Press reports that defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who served as archbishop of Washington, D.C. from 2001 to 2006, is facing charges in the 1970s sexual assault of teen.
Rep. Chuy Garcia introduces bill to extend interest rate cap for service members to everyone
An Illinois congressman took center stage Thursday at a hearing in Washington, D.C. about interest rates and loans.
Arrest made in murder of 6-year-old Nyiah Courtney; father indicted in narcotics conspiracy: DC police
FOX 5 has learned that an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 6-year-old girl in Southeast D.C.
Kinzinger's, Cheney's roles on Jan. 6 committee to come into sharp focus in first hearing
The first hearing of the Jan. 6 select committee is Tuesday morning, and the most scrutinized individuals at the event may not be the four police officers who will detail the violent attack on the Capitol, but Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, the Republicans who Speaker Nancy Pelosi chose to sit on the committee.
DC police confirm 3 people shot outside Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals game against the San Diego Padres has been halted after Nationals said a shooting was reported outside the stadium.