MPD crime data reportedly skewed amid 'culture of coercive fear' under Chief Smith
D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith created a “culture of coercive fear," according to a draft report by the Department of Justice obtained by The Washington Post.
DC high school teacher charged with sexually abusing student, sneaking into her house at night
Officials say John Gass, a history D.C. International School, has been abusing a student at the school since last spring.
Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review of White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump was sued Friday by preservationists who want his White House ballroom project stopped until it undergoes a full architectural review and receives congressional approval.
DC weather: Snow likely Saturday night into Sunday; region gripped by bitter cold temperatures
A quick‑moving winter weather system is expected to bring snow to the Washington, D.C., region this weekend as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Protest tents removed from outside Union Station
Tents set up near Union Station by a group of anti‑Trump protesters have been removed. U.S. Park Police told the group they needed to clear the area.
Bill would rename former Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a bill to rename the Washington, D.C., street once known as “Black Lives Matter Plaza" in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk.
'Unacceptable risk': NTSB chairwoman says bill passed by House will make DC airspace less safe
In a somewhat stunning, passionate news conference, the woman in charge of the National Transportation Safety Board warned that a bill before Congress would make the airspace over D.C. more dangerous by reversing safety changes put in place after the deadly mid-air crash at Reagan National Airport.
DC weather: Clipper system brings chilly rain Wednesday; snow possible for western regions
A clipper system is expected to brush the region on Wednesday, bringing the chance of snow to parts of western Maryland and chilly rain to the immediate D.C. area.
Jayden Daniels ruled out vs. Giants after reinjuring elbow
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after reinjuring his left elbow.
Multiple crashes slow morning commute across DMV
Several crashes slowed the Wednesday morning commute across the D.C. region.
US Park Police says anti-Trump protestors must leave Union Station despite having permit
Organizers who have set up outside of Union Station to protest the Trump administration are reportedly being told by the U.S. Park Police that they have to vacate the area within 24 hours, despite securing a permit for their demonstration.
DC weather: Bitter cold Tuesday, chance of snow flurries late Friday
Extremely cold temperatures grip the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, with a chance of flurries or snow showers by late Friday into the weekend.
Suspect wanted after using hammer to attack man inside building, DC police say
D.C. police are searching for a man accused of attacking a victim with a hammer in Northwest D.C. last month.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks with FOX 5 about decision to resign
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said her decision to step down at year’s end was not influenced by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to seek reelection or by the federal crime surge in the District. She called the move deeply personal, shaped by time spent with family over the holidays.
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.
DC weather: Blustery cold, chance of snow flurries Monday
A blustery, cold day is ahead Monday with temperatures feeling well below freezing and a chance of snow flurries across parts of the Washington, D.C., region.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announces resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display
The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.