PA man arrested for murder of well-known DC photographer: police

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a well-known D.C.-area photographer who was reported missing last weekend. 

Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.

Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on Jan. 6 gets 10 years in prison, then declares, ‘Trump won!’

A former member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group who smashed a window at the U.S. Capitol in the building’s first breach of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison — and then defiantly declared as he walked out of the courtroom, "Trump won!"

Ex-Proud Boys organizer gets 17 years in prison, second longest sentence in Jan. 6 Capitol riot case

A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election.

Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC

Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area. 

Capitol 911 false alarm was something very real

Even the U.S. Capitol complex is not immune to "swatting." This may have been what happened Wednesday afternoon when Capitol Police thought an active shooter roamed the Senate hallways.

Security measures in place around US Capitol complex ahead of Trump’s federal court appearance in DC

Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.

St. Louis Cardinals fan 'Rally Runner' charged with joining Capitol riot

A St. Louis Cardinals mega-fan known as “Rally Runner” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol and used a stolen shield to help other rioters attack police officers.

Report of active shooter at Senate building may have been 'bogus call,' Capitol Police chief says

A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat. 

14-year-old charged in fatal shooting of construction worker on Howard University campus

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting on Howard University's campus that claimed the life of a construction worker from El Salvador earlier this month. 

America's Main Street reimagined: Major changes slated for Pennsylvania Avenue

Major changes could be coming to Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol, one of the most well-known one-mile stretches of road in the world.

Austin business group supports more direct flights between ABIA, DCA

The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is part of a national alliance that wants Congress to amend the "perimeter rule" at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.

Teen hit, 75-year-old man killed by driver fleeing police near National Mall

A 75-year-old man was killed Wednesday and a child was injured after a driver fleeing police hit them near the National Mall, authorities say. 

Emergency public safety bill passed by DC Council to address citywide crime crisis

The D.C. Council voted by majority Tuesday to approve Councilmember Brooke Pinto's emergency public safety bill, the Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act, in an effort to address the crime wave crippling the city.