Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
Three people, including elderly couple, dead after lightning strike near White House
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
DC National Guard request to assist with reception of migrants from border states denied
DC's request for the National Guard to provide assistance with the transportation and reception of migrants arriving on busses in the region has been denied.
North Texas man gets longest sentence yet for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Guy Reffitt, a North Texas man who was turned in by his own son for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 87 months in prison.
Woman who allegedly shot husband in DC hotel over child molestation claims to remain behind bars
Tears and emotions erupted inside a D.C. Superior Courtroom Friday after a judge ordered 48-year-old Shanteari Weems to be held without bail.
D.C. mayor asks for National Guard help for migrants bussed from Texas, Arizona
The mayor of Washington D.C. is asking for National Guard help to deal with an influx of asylum seekers who were bussed to the nation’s capital by the governors of Texas and Arizona.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Woody Williams, America's last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, lies in honor at US Capitol
The idea to honor a WWII veteran with a state funeral originated with a girl from Dallas.
Mass shooting survivors march for nationwide ban on assault weapons
Protestors call the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act a good start, but they want more.
January 6 hearing: Did Trump commit a crime?
The House Jan. 6 committee has now heard dramatic testimony from former White House aides and others about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Surprise Jan. 6 hearing called for Tuesday
The House Jan. 6 panel says it is calling a surprise hearing on Tuesday to present “recently obtained evidence."
Demonstrator who scaled Frederick Douglass Bridge after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade comes down
A demonstrator scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. Friday morning following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
House committee plans to issue subpoena for Dan Snyder in Washington Commanders investigation
A House committee plans on issuing a subpoena for Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear as the investigation into the team’s alleged hostile workplace environment continues.
GWU to discontinue use of Colonials moniker due to 'division,' slavery connotations
The George Washington University has announced they will discontinue the use of the Colonials moniker “given the division among the community” about it.
Dad who carried Confederate flag into Capitol during Jan. 6 riot heads to trial
Widely published Jan. 6 riot photos showed Kevin Seefried carrying a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol after he entered the building with his son, Hunter.
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.
Proud Boys leader, other members indicted on multiple charges relating to Capitol riot
The leader of the Proud Boys and multiple members of the group have been indicted with seditious conspiracy and other charges for their actions before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Texas School Shooting: Rally for gun control being held on Capitol Hill
A rally is being held Thursday morning on Capitol Hill to push lawmakers to take action to stop mass shootings in the U.S.
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.