'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. 

Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say; An armed man was soon arrested there

Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.

Pregnant woman shot dead in DC; baby in critical condition: police

A manhunt continues for the gunmen who shot and killed a pregnant woman in Washington, D.C. Thursday while she sat in a parked car.

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.”

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.

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 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.