Man crashes burning car into US Capitol barricade before shooting himself: police

A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air from the burning car before fatally shooting himself, police said.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.