Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate

Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.

DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

Washington man who assaulted police officer at Capitol riot gets nearly 4 years in prison

A man who joined a mob in one of the most violent attacks on police during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Monday to nearly four years in prison.

DC to file civil lawsuit against Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and others for Capitol insurrection

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine said D.C. will file a civil lawsuit against the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers and other groups and individuals responsible for the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.

Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot

Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.

Proud Boys, Oath Keepers leaders subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot has issued subpoenas to leaders of two far-right organizations, the Oath Keepers and the Proud boys.

Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.

Frisco realtor Jenna Ryan sentenced to 60 days for role in Capitol riot

Frisco real estate agent Jenna Ryan was sentenced to 60 days for her role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. She had publicly boasted that she would not go to jail because she “has white skin, blonde hair and a great job."

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.

Trump hotel in D.C. lost $70 million despite millions in foreign business

Former President Donald Trump's company lost more than $70 million on his Washington D.C., hotel during his four years in office despite an estimated $3.7 million in revenue from foreign governments. Ethics experts say Trump should have refused that business because it posed conflicts of interest with his role as president.

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.

4th Oath Keeper enters guilty plea for Jan. 6 riot, will cooperate

Jason Dolan, a member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has pleaded guilty. He will cooperate against his fellow extremists.

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.