Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check
The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.
White House staffers to be among first to get COVID-19 vaccine
Some White House officials who work in close proximity to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week.
MAGA protesters damage historic Black church in DC
A Black Lives Matter sign at the church was ripped down and burned as a crowd cheered.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
Lance Heflin, former executive producer of 'America's Most Wanted,' dies at 67
Lance Heflin, who served as the executive producer of "America's Most Wanted" for 21 years, died last week. He was 67.
3 injured in overnight stabbing near White House; several arrests made following Election Day protests
Police made several arrests overnight near the White House following Election Day protests and are also investigating a stabbing that left three people injured.
Marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’: NJ, Arizona, DC voters approve legalization, decriminalization
Cannabis-related propositions were on the ballot in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota. Medical marijuana initiatives were also being decided in Mississippi and South Dakota.
DC voters approve decriminalizing ‘magic mushrooms,’ other psychedelics
D.C. residents have approved a measure that will effectively decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and other organic psychedelic drugs.
Justice Clarence Thomas administers Supreme Court oath to Amy Coney Barrett at White House
Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation vote by the Senate is expected to take place on Monday evening.
Amy Coney Barrett: Confirmation hearings begin for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Opening statements by the Senate Judiciary Committee were underway Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings.
Attorney General Barr calls Whitmer kidnap plot 'abhorrent'
The statement comes after state Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against seven people connected to the plot.
20,000 chairs placed outside White House to honor Americans killed by COVID-19
20,000 chairs were lined up on the Ellipse outside of the White House Sunday, each representing 10 Americans killed by the coronavirus, in a solemn reminder of those who have lost their lives amid the pandemic.
Demonstrators gather outside home of Mitch McConnell over efforts to fill Supreme Court seat
Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C. Thursday after the Senate Majority Leader said he will press to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to fill the opening following the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
AG Barr announces $100M more in grants to fight human trafficking
President Donald Trump's administration in August awarded $35 million in Justice Department grants to organizations that provide safe housing for victims of human trafficking.
Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin, AP sources say
Federal officials have intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin.
VIDEO: DC police release body cam footage from shooting death of Deon Kay
D.C. police have released body camera footage today from an incident in which an officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street, Southeast.
Protesters gather outside DC mayor's home after officer shot, killed 18-year-old Deon Kay
Protesters gathered outside of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's home Thursday morning after a police officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street Wednesday.
Protesters gather outside White House to disrupt President Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Anti-Trump activists are organizing protests and a concert to make noise in downtown Washington, D.C., with the intention of disrupting the president’s planned outdoor acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.