Visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, despite social distancing warnings
We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.
2020 primary election: Key dates to keep in mind
As the 2020 primary election season begins, there are several upcoming key dates to keep in mind, starting with Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary.
Man carrying knife arrested outside White House after threat
A man carrying a knife was arrested outside the White House after he told a U.S. Secret Service officer that he was there to kill the president, police said.
Redskins set to hire NFL's first full-time black female coach: reports
The Washington Redskins are ready to make a historic hire, according to reports.
Armed man disguised in 'Scream' mask wanted for multiple gas station robberies in Virginia, FBI says
The FBI is searching for a man they say disguised himself with a horror movie mask while robbing several central Virginia gas stations at gunpoint over the last year.
Former NBA player caught on camera being beaten in DC-area street, TMZ reports
Former NBA player and college star Delonte West is recovering after being beaten in a D.C. area street, according to a report.
Senate passes US-Canada-Mexico trade deal
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade agreement Thursday that rewrites the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico and gives President Donald Trump a major policy win before senators turn their full attention to his impeachment trial.
House approves measure to limit Trump's military actions against Iran
The House passed the measure, 224-194, with just three Republicans voting in support. Eight Democrats opposed the measure.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
Impeachment proceedings: Here’s what it means and what happens next
Here’s what impeachment proceedings entail and what to expect as the House moves forward with its impeachment inquiry against Trump.
21 years ago, Bill Clinton became the second president to be impeached
Almost exactly 21 years after Congress impeached then-President Bill Clinton, Congress once again voted to approve articles of impeachment, this time against President Donald Trump. Here's a look back at the second presidential impeachment in American history.
‘Trump is innocent’: Man interrupts Judiciary hearing, calls for end to ‘impeachment scam’
A Trump supporter interrupted the House Judiciary Committee hearings Monday, calling for an end to the "impeachment scam" and that "Trump is innocent."
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
White House declares November ‘Veterans and Military Families Month’
For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring all of November as a month to honor American veterans and military families as an extension of Veterans Day.
Washington Nationals become World Series champs for 1st time in franchise history, beating Houston Astros 6-2
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
Video, new details of raid that killed ISIS leader al-Baghdadi released by Pentagon
The general who oversaw the U.S. raid on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi provided the most detailed account yet of the operation Wednesday and said the U.S. is on alert for possible "retribution attacks" by extremists.
World Series: Washington Nationals force Game 7 with 7-2 win against Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 Tuesday night after defeating the Houston Astros 7-2.
Vice President Pence won't provide documents to House Democrats for impeachment inquiry
Vice President Mike Pence is refusing to comply with House Democrats' request for a long list of documents as part of its impeachment inquiry.
Unamused toddler squares up with Halloween spider in hilarious viral video
This toddler is not one to scare easily, so don't you try it.