DCA crash anniversary: families honor 67 victims at DC vigil
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a vigil this evening to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last year.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a vigil this evening to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last year.
Congress faces shutdown threat as DC rallies after Minnesota VA nurse shooting
The event came as debate intensifies over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
The event came as debate intensifies over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
Capitol Police: Threats against Congress up nearly 58% last year, a new record
According to the department, the USCP Threat Assessment Section handled 14,938 cases in 2025, up from 9,474 in 2024—nearly a 58% increase.
According to the department, the USCP Threat Assessment Section handled 14,938 cases in 2025, up from 9,474 in 2024—nearly a 58% increase.
DC councilmember says heavy ice damaged smaller plows, slowing street clearing efforts
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen says heavy ice from the weekend snowstorm damaged many of the District’s smaller plows, contributing to delays in clearing neighborhood streets.
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen says heavy ice from the weekend snowstorm damaged many of the District’s smaller plows, contributing to delays in clearing neighborhood streets.
Former DC councilmember Jack Evans to run for Mendelson's seat on DC council
Former D.C. councilmember Jack Evans will be running for chairman of the D.C. council, FOX 5 has learned.
Former D.C. councilmember Jack Evans will be running for chairman of the D.C. council, FOX 5 has learned.
DC Council chairman taps McDuffie staffer to fill at-large seat
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has nominated Doni Crawford to fill Kenyan McDuffie's empty seat after he resigned to run for mayor.
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has nominated Doni Crawford to fill Kenyan McDuffie's empty seat after he resigned to run for mayor.
New DC laws and policy measures to know about in 2026
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
President Trump's address: What time, how to watch?
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will deliver a primetime address from the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m.
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will deliver a primetime address from the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith issues statement on resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announces resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
DC residents react after Mayor Bowser announces she will not seek another term
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says after ten years of serving in her hometown, it's time to pass the baton.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says after ten years of serving in her hometown, it's time to pass the baton.
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.
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.
House Republicans pass bills aimed at changing cash bail, police policies in DC
House Republicans on Wednesday passed two pieces of legislation aimed at changing D.C. laws on cash bail and police policy.
House Republicans on Wednesday passed two pieces of legislation aimed at changing D.C. laws on cash bail and police policy.
RFK Stadium Project: Residents voice excitement, hesitation at community meeting
D.C. residents shared their vision for the new Washington Commanders stadium at a community meeting Wednesday night.
D.C. residents shared their vision for the new Washington Commanders stadium at a community meeting Wednesday night.
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.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
7 treated after suspicious package opened at Joint Base Andrews
Seven people were treated and evaluated at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday after feeling ill when a suspicious package was opened, a base spokesperson said.
Seven people were treated and evaluated at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday after feeling ill when a suspicious package was opened, a base spokesperson said.
What are the busiest airports in the US?
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
DC Council holds public roundtable to discuss impact of federal troops
The federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department may be over but federal law enforcement is still making arrests in the District.
The federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department may be over but federal law enforcement is still making arrests in the District.