Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
Washington Monument defaced with red paint; suspect taken into custody, facing charges: officials
A man is in custody after vandalizing the Washington Monument with red paint Tuesday night.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Silver Spring explosion: Video shows moment blast destroys apartment building
A Silver Spring resident's security camera captured video of the moment an explosion tore through an apartment complex in Montgomery County sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving much of the building in ruins.
Trucker convoys aim to shut DC’s Capital Beltway this week, organizer says
An organizer of one of the truck convoys headed to D.C. later this week says there are plans to shut down the Capital Beltway.
Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling
Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
DC teens in fatal armed carjacking to reportedly get plea deal
The 13-year-old and 15-year-old girls charged in the armed fatal carjacking of a Virginia husband and father last week in D.C. are reportedly getting a plea deal.
Detroit Mayor invited to take part in Oval office meeting with President Biden
Mike Duggan will serve as part of the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan, which will convene a bipartisan group of governors and mayors Friday.
PHOTOS: Inauguration Day 2021
Inauguration Day 2021 photos of D.C. preparations, security and the ceremonies held to commemorate the 46th president of the United States.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig talks about security response for Inauguration Day
"It would be very difficult for an individual or a group to penetrate that, they will be met very quickly with a certain response," Craig said. "So I think what you see today certainly should've been in place, or at least partially in place, during the day when the interaction took place.
FBI: 50,000 tips connected to Capitol riots; charges, including sedition, on the table
Federal investigators continue to track down people from across the country accused in the siege on the U.S. Capitol.
Top federal prosecutor in Michigan wants FBI tips for anyone who joined mob that stormed Capitol
Matthew Schneider, a U.S. Attorney and federal prosecutor, is urging people to give tips to the FBI for anyone involved in the violent mob that stormed the Capitol Jan. 6.
'Forever in infamy,' country reels from mob attack on U.S. Capitol
The U.S. is reeling after hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the nation's Capitol and occupied chambers of Congress as lawmakers debated certifying the 2020 election.
1 shot dead after pro-Trump mob storms Capitol, breaking windows and violently clashing with police
Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear.
Everything you need to know about the pro-Trump protests in DC
As Congress meets on Wednesday to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, pro-Trump protests are planned in D.C. by multiple groups, including the Proud Boys.
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio released, ordered to stay away from DC
One day after his arrest for allegedly vandalizing a church’s Black Lives Matter banner, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was ordered to "stay away from D.C."