Multiple people shot following funeral for homicide victim in Northeast DC
Police say four people were shot following a funeral for a homicide victim on Benning Rd. in Northeast D.C. Tuesday afternoon.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense
An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members has testified that he didn’t know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building on Jan. 6.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
Jury selection to begin in Proud Boys Jan. 6 sedition trial
Jury selection will get underway Monday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a desperate bid to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory.
Oath Keepers boss guilty of seditious conspiracy in January 6 case
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Attorneys general say Albertsons should delay $4B dividend
A bipartisan group of attorneys general is asking Albertsons to delay a $4 billion payout to its shareholders until they can complete a review of Kroger’s planned acquisition of the grocery chain.
80-year-old arrested for bringing guns near Capitol Hill
An 80-year-old Georgia man was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Capitol Police found a suspicious van parked illegally blocks away from the Supreme Court Building.
Washington Monument defaced with red paint; suspect taken into custody, facing charges: officials
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.
Washington National Cathedral bell tolls 96 times for Queen Elizabeth II
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
Lorde says she took a swim in the Potomac River (where swimming isn't allowed)
Singer-songwriter Lorde claimed to have swam in the Potomac River while in-between sets on her "Solar Power" tour stop in Washington, D.C. on Monday night.
Sole survivor of lightning strike outside White House speaks out
The lone survivor of a deadly lightning strike outside the White House a few weeks ago is now speaking out about her experience to FOX 5 DC.
Amelia Earhart statue to be unveiled at U.S. Capitol
A statue of Amelia Earhart will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, commemorating her accomplishments as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and her influential advocacy for women’s equal rights.
Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Northwest DC shooting: Search continues for answers after suspected shooter found dead, 4 injured
Officials have announced that the suspected shooter who injured four people – including a 12-year-old girl – in Northwest is dead.