White House shooting: Suspect killed after shooting at Secret Service, reports say

A gunman was killed outside the White House on Saturday, after officials said he walked up to a security checkpoint, pulled out a gun and started firing.

Trump administration deletes Jan. 6 riot case updates from website

The Justice Department says it has removed news releases related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions from its website, calling the information “partisan propaganda."

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel season across DC region amid high gas prices

AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year. 

DC weather: Showers Friday as wet Memorial Day weekend moves in

Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.

Orioles fan records his own perfect Pete Alonso catch at Nationals Park

An Orioles fan recording Pete Alonso’s swing, hoping to capture him hitting a home run, instead ended up catching something even better - in his glove and on video!

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s, marking the start of a wet stretch expected to last into the holiday weekend.

Trump’s DC arch design approved by US arts commission

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, marking a key step in the project.

Volunteers wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall

Volunteers gathered Thursday to help wash and maintain the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport

The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days to land only at Washington–Dulles International Airport following the discovery of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee stepping down to accept CEO position

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee is stepping down next month to become the next chief executive officer of an educational nonprofit. 

Staff altercation at Sousa Middle School leads to simple assault charge

A staff incident at Sousa Middle School prompted a schoolwide response after the altercation was witnessed by students, leading to a simple assault charge against a 44-year-old Northeast Washington woman.

New poll shows tight race in DC mayoral primary with Lewis George leading McDuffie

A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.

Officials testify on Potomac sewage collapse before Congress

Four months after a pipe collapse sent an estimated 300 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, the head of DC Water and federal officials testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday. 

UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest: Ticket lottery window closes Friday

Fans looking to attend the historic UFC Freedom 250 weekend in Washington, D.C., have just days left to secure their spot.