WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.
Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C.
Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics
Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday.
Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors
Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.
Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
Suspected stalker follows Atlanta family onto plane at DC airport
An Atlanta woman says and her family were stalked by a person at a D.C. airport with the person even following them onto the flight without a boarding pass.
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost the Democratic ticket in the Midwest, AP sources say.
Firearm, propane tank found in vehicle near White House; suspect arrested
Several streets in front of the White House were temporarily closed Tuesday due to police activity involving a reported firearm and propane tank in a vehicle.
2 women accused of killing sugar daddy, cutting off his thumb to steal money
Two women have been accused of killing a man in D.C. and cutting off his thumb in an attempt to steal his money. According to police, the victim was one of the suspects sugar daddy's.
US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia elementary school teacher pleads guilty to felony child neglect
The mother of the six-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect.
Cocaine found at White House after mysterious substance prompts evacuation
A suspicious substance that prompted a brief evacuation of the White House on Sunday was tested and found to be cocaine.
No survivors after plane registered in Florida flew over DC, led to fighter jet scramble before crashing
The plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc, which is based in Florida. John Rumpel, who runs the company, told The New York Times that his daughter, 2-year-old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were aboard the plane. They were returning to their home in East Hampton, on Long Island, after visiting his house in North Carolina, he said.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
U-Haul driver identified, charged after crashing truck into barriers near White House: police
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.