‘Tribute to America’s Warriors’: Portraits of post-9/11 veterans painted by George W. Bush on display
A collection of art featuring the portraits of men and women who served the United States armed forces in a post 9/11 world will be on display at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this month through Nov. 15, 2019, by a veteran himself, Former president, George W. Bush.
House Democrats won't vote to formalize impeachment inquiry at this time, Pelosi says
House Democrats won't be voting soon to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Adorable video shows excited toddler greeting big sister at school bus
This brother-sister duo hugging each other after school will melt your heart.
US soldier arrested on charge of sharing bomb instructions
Federal authorities said Monday they charged a U.S. Army soldier with sharing bomb-making instructions online, and said he also discussed the possible bombing of a media organization and killing left-leaning activists.
Newly upgraded elevator briefly breaks down at reopened Washington Monument
The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.
DC area youth march on US Capitol during day of global action against climate change
Young people across the globe participated in a day of global action against climate change Friday. From Afghanistan to South Africa to the United States, world-wide protests of government inaction on climate change sent hundreds of thousands into the streets demanding that their leaders address the issue.
Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument
First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.
DC’s first statehood hearing in 25 years held on Capitol Hill
D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city leaders met on Capitol Hill Thursday for Washington, D.C.'s first House hearing on U.S. statehood in a quarter-century.
Washington Monument reopens after 3-year closure with upgraded elevator system, new security features
The Washington Monument, the tallest building in the nation's capital, reopened to the public on Thursday after a three-year closure and multi-million dollar renovation.
51-star American flags line Pennsylvania Avenue as Washington, D.C. seeks statehood
The nation's capital has lined Pennsylvania Avenue with 51-star American flags as the city of Washington, D.C. prepares for a hearing on statehood this week.
Steph Curry gives Howard University money for his second favorite sport: golf
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Monday announced he’d be funding competitive men’s and women’s golf teams at Howard University to help the school compete in his second favorite sport.
Mayor: President's July 4 celebration and protests bankrupted the District's security fund
D.C.’s mayor says President Donald Trump’s special Salute to America – along with the protests and demonstrations surrounding it – has bankrupted the District’s security fund, which is used to provide security at rallies and state funerals.
‘The Wire' star arrested on gun charge in DC, reports say
“The Wire” star Anwan Glover is facing charges in D.C. after police allegedly discovered a gun illegally in his possession in June.
Flooded roadways, stranded vehicles as heavy rains batter the DC region
Heavy rains battered the D.C. region Monday as quick-moving storms flooded roadways and stranded motorists across parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Veterans will hand out USS John McCain shirts during Trump's ‘Salute to America' July 4 event
Two veteran organizations, VoteVets.org and Rags of Honor, are joining forces to distribute thousands of shirts featuring the USS John S. McCain during this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Washington D.C.
Vice President Pence abruptly called back to DC for unspecified reason, cancels New Hampshire visit
Vice President Pence’s airplane was diverted from New Hampshire back to Washington on Tuesday after being called back for an undisclosed emergency.
Trump says tanks will be part of July Fourth in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says military tanks will be part of Washington's Fourth of July celebration later this week. Asked Monday about his plans, Trump said tanks will be stationed outside but provided no other details. Trump had wanted a parade of military tanks and other equipment in Washington after witnessing a similar parade in Paris in 2017. But that plan eventually...