Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon: Biden pardons turkeys Liberty, Bell in White House tradition

Liberty and Bell were given their presidential pardons. The two Thanksgiving turkeys were at the White House on Monday to play their part in what has become an annual holiday tradition: a president sparing them from becoming someone's dinner.

Suspected teen killer brags on Instagram after murder; mother watches son open fire: DC court report

A suspected teen killer from D.C. bragged on an Instagram live stream days after allegedly murdering a 14-year-old boy, according to a court report that also claims the suspect’s mother watched as her son opened fire. 

'March for Israel': Organizers declare it largest rally of Jewish people in modern history

Organizers of the "March for Israel" protest believe over 200,000 people from around the country came to the rally at the National Mall Tuesday, a month after the Hamas attack on Israel. 

Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV

Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden’s granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked government vehicle in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood, authorities say.

DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China

D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.

12-year-old faces judge for fatal DC carjacking attempt after mom turns him in

A D.C. mother turned her 12-year-old son in after seeing an image of him being shared by D.C. police as the person of interest wanted for fleeing the scene of a fatal attempted carjacking this past weekend.

DC AG sues 14 of the largest landlords in DC for illegally raising rents

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing the RealPage Inc. and 14 of the largest residential landlords in the District. Is your landlord being sued?

DC musician Aaron Spears, drummer for Ariana Grande, dead at 47

Aaron Spears, a Grammy-nominated producer and drummer from D.C. who played with artists such as Ariana Grande, Usher and Britney Spears, has died at 47 years old. 

Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex

Hundreds were arrested Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on Capitol Hill, with demonstrators flooding into the Cannon House Office Building and large crowds gathering with flags and signs around the Capitol complex.

Bass, City Council members meeting with DC officials to ask for resources

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and six LA City Council Members are in DC this week to request additional resources for the city for a number of things like homelessness, dealing with migrant busses from Texas and more.

Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election

A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.

Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC

Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area. 

Trump set to appear in DC court for historic arraignment Thursday: Here's what to expect

Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Washington, D.C. courtroom Thursday after he was indicted on federal charges in connection to the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol carried out by his supporters and his efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election results leading up to it.  

Report of active shooter at Senate building may have been 'bogus call,' Capitol Police chief says

A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.