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.

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.

First Texas bus drops off migrants blocks from U.S. Capitol in DC

A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.

Capitol Hill fox that 'nipped' congressman captured

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) say they received multiple reports of people on the Capitol grounds being bitten by a fox, according to FOX News officials.

Maryland rapper Goonew's dead body put on public display in DC nightclub

Videos of a deceased Maryland rapper have been circulating the internet after his family held a home-going celebration for him inside a popular D.C. nightclub. 

President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget would provide $516.6 million for Sound Transit

President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget would significantly expand funding levels for transit investments across the country, including $516.6 million for Sound Transit. 

Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday

Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.

DC National Guard to assist ahead of trucker convoy protests

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations.

Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling

Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement.