Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Judge rules National Guard deployment in DC illegal
A U.S. federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. was illegal.
Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
DC 'sandwich thrower' found not guilty of assaulting CBP officer with sub
A jury found Sean Dunn not guilty of assaulting a Customs and Border Protection officer with a Subway sandwich.
Arriving flight evacuated at Reagan National Airport after reports of a bomb threat
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
2 in custody after 5 shot near Howard University during homecoming event: police
Police say five people were shot near Howard University Friday night.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Massive "No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump Administration
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Arc de Trump: Proposed gateway to nation’s capital unveiled at White House
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
These states are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows
A study shows the ongoing government shutdown is hitting the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and New Mexico, particularly hard due to the large number of federal workers and federal government contracts.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
11-year-old girl dies after being hit by school bus in Montgomery County: police
An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a school bus in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon, according to officials.