White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
HOMES Act takes aim at helping veterans experiencing homelessness
New legislation introduced by Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland aims to provide more resources for veterans facing homelessness.
Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
Jan. 6 probe: Former DOJ lawyer during Trump administration subpoenaed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed a former Justice Department lawyer.
Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
Press freedom groups want Seattle officers identified
Twenty-five media and transparency groups are asking the Washington Supreme Court to allow the release of the names of the Seattle police officers who attended events in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6 — the day of the insurrection.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect found competent to stand trial
A North Carolina man who allegedly shut down Capitol Hill when he parked his truck next to the Library of Congress and told police he had a bomb was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday.
Scuffles over wearing masks on airlines prompts local leaders to ask DOJ, FAA for help
Local leaders are calling upon the Department of Justice and the Federal Aviation Administration to crack down on unruly passengers and assaults on airlines.
4 arrested during protests, confrontations around Justice for J6 rally on Capitol Hill
Ahead of Saturday’s “Justice for J6” rally, U.S. Capitol Police officials provided insight into some of the security measures in place.
DC bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally at US Capitol; lawmakers advised to avoid complex this weekend
The nation's capital is boosting security ahead of Saturday's rally that is being held to demand justice for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January's insurrection.
Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally
The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.
California man armed with bayonet, machete talked about ‘white supremacy,’ Capitol police say
A California man who told Capitol police he was "on patrol" while espousing what they described as "white supremacist ideology" was arrested Monday morning after officers noticed a bayonet and a machete in his vehicle, which was decorated with Nazi symbols.
Police plan to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of Sept. 18 rally
Law enforcement concerned by the prospect for violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that surrounded the U.S. Capitol for months after the Jan. 6 insurrection there, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
Proud Boys leader who helped burn DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner surrenders to police
A Proud Boys leader who was sentenced in August for burning a D.C. church’s Black Lives Matter banner, along with a weapons conviction, surrendered to police this week.
Proud Boys leader who burned DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner gets jail time
A Proud Boys leader who was taken into custody days before the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced to five months behind bars on Monday for burning a D.C. church’s Black Lives Matter banner, and also for weapons charge.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument
The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.
Photo of man suspected of stabbing Pentagon officer before shooting himself released
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency identified the law enforcement officer who was stabbed and killed Tuesday as Pentagon Police Officer George Gonzalez.
Pentagon Metro violence: Suspect who allegedly stabbed, killed officer identified, AP says
A suspect is on the run after multiple shots were fired and an officer was injured during an incident on a Metro bus platform that is part of the Pentagon Transit Center.
Arrest made in murder of 6-year-old Nyiah Courtney; father indicted in narcotics conspiracy: DC police
FOX 5 has learned that an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 6-year-old girl in Southeast D.C.