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?

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. 

Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune out for the season after injury during Nats' pitch

Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game on August 28. 

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.

Commanders employee's murder case remains unsolved

The family of Micah Brown, a Washington Commanders employee who was shot and killed in April, is pleading for public assistance in finding his killer.

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.  

'Who killed my sister?': Warren man attacked while demanding answers

Shakhwan Abdulrahman claims his sister's death in northern Iraq was politically motivated, as she was a teacher and an advocate for fair wages who publicly criticized the current prime minister of the Kurdistan Region.

Jewish Federation of Detroit meeting with lawyers after bus company strands travelers

Travelers claimed anti-Semitism was at play when the bus company failed to show up and transport the people to the pro-Israel rally after learning what the event was for.

Israel supporters attending rally from Michigan stranded on tarmac after 'malicious' act

The Jewish Federation of Detroit hired bus drivers to transport the hundreds of people who flew to Washington D.C. to attend the rally. It said those drivers failed to show.

12-year-old faces judge for fatal DC carjacking attempt after mom turns him in

A D.C. mother turned her 12-year-old son in after seeing an image of him being shared by D.C. police as the person of interest wanted for fleeing the scene of a fatal attempted carjacking this past weekend.

Report of active shooter at Senate building may have been 'bogus call,' Capitol Police chief says

A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.