Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Federal appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case
A federal appeals court in Washington has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but has eased the restrictions on his speech.
DC’s new crime center will monitor, respond to criminal activities in real-time, Bowser says
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city will launch a new dedicated space that will act as the nerve center for law enforcement in and around the District by monitoring and responding to criminal activities in real-time.
Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date
Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.
Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
Trump will 'come after' people in the media if elected again, ally says
A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."
BBC reporter alleges Kelsey Grammer's Trump support led to shortened interview
"Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer told the BBC that he is still a Trump supporter, which apparently caused the interview to end.
Mayor Bowser returns from Dubai conference amidst 'out of control' crime in DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser returned from a trip to Dubai for the United Nations Climate Conference last week as crime in the District continues to be a top issue.
Kennedy Center honorees Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick and more celebrated at star-studded gala
The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.
Trump to skip GOP presidential debate again, will hold fundraiser instead
The former president has chosen to skip his party's three previous primary debates, citing his commanding lead in early state and national polls.
Sebastian Stan reportedly set to play young Donald Trump in upcoming film
Reports say the cast includes ‘Succession’ star Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and ‘Borat 2’ star Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump.
'The status quo is unacceptable:' DC leaders debate how to tackle rising crime rates
There were some vast disagreements at a Wednesday Public Safety Committee Hearing in D.C. Council Chambers. But there was a big thing everyone agreed on: As it relates to D.C.’s current crime problems, something has to change.
Biden targets Rep. Lauren Boebert's district in Colorado visit
The White House says Biden will speak about clean energy and “how self-described MAGA Republicans like Boebert are threatening those investments, jobs, and opportunities."
Trump's lawyers hope to distance him away from embracing Jan. 6 rioters on the trail
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested their strategy in his election interference case in Washington involves distancing him from the horde of U.S. Capitol rioters, whom he has embraced on the campaign trail.
$1M safety grant to aid businesses in Adams Morgan, Shaw and Downtown DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice announced a grant program to aid public safety in three commercial corridors.
Former President Jimmy Carter emerges in rare public appearance at wife Rosalynn's memorial
Former President Jimmy Carter made a rare public appearance at the memorial service for his wife, Rosalynn Carter, held at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta.
Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results
A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.
Trump says he will try to replace 'Obamacare' if elected for a 2nd term
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act.