Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Democrats after Pelosi
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.
Love is in the air: Southwest pilot proposes to girlfriend during flight
Brad Ruff worked with his fellow Southwest Airlines colleagues to coordinate his proposal to Kristen Pierce.
Brad Ruff worked with his fellow Southwest Airlines colleagues to coordinate his proposal to Kristen Pierce.
Dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farms arrive in US for adoption
The 34 dogs were rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. They’re being prepared for adoption into loving homes “where they can finally enjoy life as all dogs should.”
The 34 dogs were rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. They’re being prepared for adoption into loving homes “where they can finally enjoy life as all dogs should.”
Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder hire Bank of America to consider selling team
The Washington Commanders have confirmed that Dan and Tanya Snyder and the organization have hired representation to consider possibly selling the team.
The Washington Commanders have confirmed that Dan and Tanya Snyder and the organization have hired representation to consider possibly selling the team.
Vanilla Beane, DC's famed 'hat lady,' dies at 103
The nation's capital is remembering Vanilla Beane – D.C.'s famous 'hat lady' – who passed away at 103 years old.
The nation's capital is remembering Vanilla Beane – D.C.'s famous 'hat lady' – who passed away at 103 years old.
Rusty the red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo, has died
A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.
A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.
Steve Bannon, longtime Trump ally, sentenced to 4 months in prison for defying subpoena
Bannon was convicted in July of two counts of contempt of Congress.
Bannon was convicted in July of two counts of contempt of Congress.
80-year-old arrested for bringing guns near Capitol Hill
An 80-year-old Georgia man was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Capitol Police found a suspicious van parked illegally blocks away from the Supreme Court Building.
An 80-year-old Georgia man was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Capitol Police found a suspicious van parked illegally blocks away from the Supreme Court Building.
DC Deputy Mayor charged with assault and battery after gym parking lot altercation
Chris Geldart, the D.C. deputy mayor for public safety and justice has been charged with assault and battery after a parking lot altercation that happened around 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Arlington.
Chris Geldart, the D.C. deputy mayor for public safety and justice has been charged with assault and battery after a parking lot altercation that happened around 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Arlington.
Johnny Depp kicks off US tour in DC
Johnny Depp performed with Jeff Beck at The Anthem in Washington, DC, Tuesday night.
Johnny Depp performed with Jeff Beck at The Anthem in Washington, DC, Tuesday night.
Watch: Lizzo plays former President James Madison's crystal flute and twerks in DC
Lizzo played former President James Madison's crystal flute Tuesday night during her "Special" tour stop at the Capital One Arena.
Lizzo played former President James Madison's crystal flute Tuesday night during her "Special" tour stop at the Capital One Arena.
DC boxing fixture Buddy Harrison killed in Southeast DC shooting
Arthur "Buddy" Harrison, Jr., a man who was well known in the DMV for his community service and boxing gym, was shot and killed outside of his home in Southeast, D.C. on Saturday morning, according to police.
Arthur "Buddy" Harrison, Jr., a man who was well known in the DMV for his community service and boxing gym, was shot and killed outside of his home in Southeast, D.C. on Saturday morning, according to police.
Washington Monument defaced with red paint; suspect taken into custody, facing charges: officials
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.
2 buses of migrants dropped off outside VP Harris’s residence near Naval Observatory in DC
Two buses of migrants were dropped off Thursday morning outside Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence in northwest Washington, D.C.
Two buses of migrants were dropped off Thursday morning outside Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence in northwest Washington, D.C.
Washington Navy Yard Shooting: DC marks 9-years since violent rampage left 12 dead
Friday marks nine years since a deadly shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard sent shockwaves through the nation's capital.
Friday marks nine years since a deadly shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard sent shockwaves through the nation's capital.
Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks
The separate meetings are to be the first in-person encounter between Biden and the families and are taking place amid sustained but so far unsuccessful efforts by the administration to secure the Americans’ release.
The separate meetings are to be the first in-person encounter between Biden and the families and are taking place amid sustained but so far unsuccessful efforts by the administration to secure the Americans’ release.
$5B approved for car chargers along highways
Georgia’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan was approved, meaning charging stations for electric vehicles will be coming to the state soon.
Georgia’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan was approved, meaning charging stations for electric vehicles will be coming to the state soon.
Mike Lindell says FBI seized his phone at Hardee's in Mankato, Minnesota
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
Americans remember 9/11 with tear-choked tributes, pleas to 'never forget'
More than two decades later, Sept. 11 remains a point for reflection on the attack that reconfigured national security policy and spurred a U.S. “war on terror” worldwide.
More than two decades later, Sept. 11 remains a point for reflection on the attack that reconfigured national security policy and spurred a U.S. “war on terror” worldwide.