Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics
Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday.
Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday.
Government shutdown averted as Congress passes stopgap funding bill until December
Congress has avoided a government shutdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Congress has avoided a government shutdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
How Kamala Harris protected a friend from abuse and shaped her own career path
Vice President Kamala Harris's high school best friend, Wanda Kagan, recently shared how Harris protected her from an abusive home life and influenced her path to success.
Vice President Kamala Harris's high school best friend, Wanda Kagan, recently shared how Harris protected her from an abusive home life and influenced her path to success.
World Series champion Texas Rangers to visit President Biden at White House
This will be the first time the Rangers will make a White House visit after winning its first championship in franchise history.
This will be the first time the Rangers will make a White House visit after winning its first championship in franchise history.
Netanyahu heads to Congress; Hostage families plead for ceasefire in front of US Capitol
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money
Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.
Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.
Biden insists he's staying in the race but makes noticeable gaffes in press conference
The president held a news conference Thursday evening as he faces increased pressure to drop out of the race ahead of the November election.
The president held a news conference Thursday evening as he faces increased pressure to drop out of the race ahead of the November election.
Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
New study suggests certain colors you wear could attract mosquitoes to bite
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.
Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field
Several arrests were made at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Wednesday night after people in attendance who appeared to be protesters of climate change stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Several arrests were made at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Wednesday night after people in attendance who appeared to be protesters of climate change stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
RNC headquarters lockdown prompted by suspicious package containing 2 vials of blood
The Republican National Committee headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. was locked down early Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was discovered.
The Republican National Committee headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. was locked down early Wednesday morning after a suspicious package containing two vials of blood was discovered.
Protesters, cops clash in DC streets as George Washington University protest encampment cleared
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.
Teenage Capitol rioter who pepper-sprayed police with Confederate flag in hand sentenced
A Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while carrying a Confederate battle flag was sentenced on Monday to more than two years in prison for pepper spraying two police officers in the face, partially blinding them for hours during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
A Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while carrying a Confederate battle flag was sentenced on Monday to more than two years in prison for pepper spraying two police officers in the face, partially blinding them for hours during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's: CDC
The Salmonella infections have been linked to organic basil sold in Trader Joe's stores in 29 states and Washington, DC, says the CDC.
The Salmonella infections have been linked to organic basil sold in Trader Joe's stores in 29 states and Washington, DC, says the CDC.
Supreme Court appears split over obstruction law used to charge Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.