U.S. Capitol Police officer, suspect dead after car rams into barricade

The U.S. Capitol campus was locked down Friday afternoon after a car rammed into a barricade, killing one U.S. Capitol Police officer and injuring another.

Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say

Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.

Teen girls, 13 and 15, charged in deadly botched carjacking, taser attack near Nats Park

Authorities say they have arrested and charged two teen girls in a deadly attempted carjacking and taser attack that happened Tuesday afternoon near Nationals Park in Southeast D.C.

Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD

The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.

6 Capitol police officers suspended, 35 under investigation after Capitol riot, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for the U.S. Capitol Police has confirmed to FOX 5 that the Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers on Jan. 6, the day of the riot at the Capitol, and suspended six officers with pay.

10 GOP senators request meeting with President Biden to negotiate less-costly COVID-19 relief plan

A group of Senate Republicans called on President Joe Biden to meet them at the negotiating table as the newly elected president signaled he could move to pass a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package with all Democratic votes.

Capitol Police chief apologizes for failing to prepare for US Capitol riot

The interim chief of the Capitol Police apologized Tuesday for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection despite having warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress.

National Guard troops forced out of Capitol, relocated to nearby parking garage

A day after President Joe Biden’s inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D.C. and head home.

PHOTOS: Inauguration Day 2021

Inauguration Day 2021 photos of D.C. preparations, security and the ceremonies held to commemorate the 46th president of the United States.

Tampa's Casa Biden witnesses history in first swearing-in of female vice president

As Kamala Harris took the oath of office, becoming the first female vice president, those at Casa Biden in Tampa reflected on watching history being made.

Biden, Harris safely sworn in as inauguration concludes with no security issues

Joe Biden was safely sworn in as president in a Washington on edge, two weeks after rioters loyal to former President Donald Trump besieged the Capitol.

National Guard troops from several states sent to Washington DC to assist with inauguration security

National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”

'Our worst nightmare really come true': DC police officers detail riot at US Capitol

It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.

Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights

Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.

NJ congresswoman claims rioters went on 'reconnaissance' tours prior to attack

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) says that she witnessed people being lead through the Capitol the day before the riot in what looked like a "reconnaissance" tour.