DC National Guard to assist ahead of trucker convoy protests

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations.

Statues of presidential dogs unveiled at Lincoln Memorial

Some of the country’s first dogs were honored with life-size statues for Presidents Day in Washington, D.C.

AG Merrick Garland avoids responding to criticism by Ahmaud Arbery's family

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland didn't directly answer complaints by Wanda Cooper-Jones, who said she had to convince a federal judge to reject plea bargains for the three men charged with violating the civil rights of her son, Ahmaud Arbery.

Parkland shooting father led away by police after climbing crane near White House marking killings

The father of a student killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has been led away by police after climbing a construction crane near the White House in Washington, D.C. to mark four years since the shooting.

Former Senator Bob Dole gets funeral with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery

Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole was laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery this week with family members and former colleagues in attendance.

Man arrested outside Supreme Court in vehicle last year returns to same spot; police investigating

A man who was arrested in October after police say he was illegally parked in front of the U.S. Supreme in Washington, D.C. has returned to the same area where he has parked his vehicle again, authorities say.

Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling

Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement. 

PHOTOS: 100 years since Knickerbocker Theatre collapse in DC

Friday marks 100 years since 98 people were killed in 1922 when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre in D.C. collapsed under the weight of nearly two feet of snow.

Rare DC snowy owl sighting draws crowds to Union Station

A rare snowy owl sighting in the nation's capital drew the attention of birdwatchers across the Washington, D.C. region again Wednesday as the elusive and solitary creature perched on the roof of Union Station.

Oath Keepers founder charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot

Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained

The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”

Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate

Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.