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.
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.
15 injured after fiery crash in Arlington where car runs into restaurant
Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Arlington Friday evening injuring at least 15 people, according to police and fire officials.
Authorities are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant in Arlington Friday evening injuring at least 15 people, according to police and fire officials.
House passes health care and climate bill, delivering win for Biden
A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November's elections.
A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November's elections.
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 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.
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.
Millennials no longer the youngest generation in politics; Gen Z candidates running in 2022 midterm elections
For the first time in 16 years, Millennials aren't the youngest generation eligible to run in midterm elections. Gen Z candidates around the country are ready to bring new perspectives to Congress.
For the first time in 16 years, Millennials aren't the youngest generation eligible to run in midterm elections. Gen Z candidates around the country are ready to bring new perspectives to Congress.
Capitol Riot defendant claims he won't get fair trial in Washington, D.C.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Women's March supporters climb crane in DC to unveil banner protesting Roe v. Wade decision
Supporters of the Women's March have climbed a crane in D.C., unveiling a banner calling on President Joe Biden to "protect abortion, protesting the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release.
Supporters of the Women's March have climbed a crane in D.C., unveiling a banner calling on President Joe Biden to "protect abortion, protesting the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release.
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.
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Family of teen who died at Lakeland girls school advocates for congregate care industry reform in DC
The family of a teenager who died at a Lakeland group home in 2020 traveled to Washington D.C. this week to advocate for reforms to the congregate care industry.
The family of a teenager who died at a Lakeland group home in 2020 traveled to Washington D.C. this week to advocate for reforms to the congregate care industry.
Wild fox chews through fence, kills 25 flamingos at National Zoo in D.C.
A wild fox chewed a hole through the metal mesh fence, killing 25 flamingos at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The flamingos at the zoo all had their wings clipped and were unable to fly away.
A wild fox chewed a hole through the metal mesh fence, killing 25 flamingos at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The flamingos at the zoo all had their wings clipped and were unable to fly away.
Polk County WWII, Korea, Vietnam veterans visit war memorials in Washington DC
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
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.
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Tampa Bay Lightning visit White House for delayed celebration of back-to-back Stanley Cup wins
After winning two Stanley Cup championships, the Tampa Bay Lightning are finally at the White House to be honored for back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships.
After winning two Stanley Cup championships, the Tampa Bay Lightning are finally at the White House to be honored for back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships.
Northwest DC shooting: Search continues for answers after suspected shooter found dead, 4 injured
Officials have announced that the suspected shooter who injured four people – including a 12-year-old girl – in Northwest is dead.
Officials have announced that the suspected shooter who injured four people – including a 12-year-old girl – in Northwest is dead.
Raymond Spencer, suspected DC shooter, found dead in apartment, police say
Authorities say the 23-year-old Fairfax, Virginia man suspected of shooting four people –including a 12-year-old girl -- is dead.
Authorities say the 23-year-old Fairfax, Virginia man suspected of shooting four people –including a 12-year-old girl -- is dead.
First Texas bus drops off migrants blocks from U.S. Capitol in DC
A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.
A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
5 fetuses found in DC home: anti-abortion group claims to have held funeral and naming ceremony for fetuses
Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip led to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.
Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip led to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.