Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says
While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader, officials say
A senior al-Qaida leader was killed Friday in a U.S. airstrike, officials said.
ISIS claims responsibility for mosque bombing in south Afghanistan
ISIS says its members are responsible for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan.
Cyberattack forces closure of largest US refined-fuel pipeline
Operator of the Colonial Pipeline, the leading fuel conduit to the East Coast, said it had temporarily halted operations after discovering the threat Friday.
Capitol Police plead Congress to 'act urgently' on security following latest deadly attack
“This attack, combined with the violent events of the January 6th insurrection, have left our officers reeling."
Fallen US Capitol Police officer remembered as highly-regarded, 'wonderful guy': report
William 'Billy' Evans was an 18-year veteran of the force.
Board to begin search for permanent Capitol Police chief
The board that oversees the U.S. Capitol Police is beginning a search for a permanent police chief, a person familiar with the matter said, as the fallout from the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol continues.
25,000 National Guard troops deployed to Capitol as Biden inauguration looms
The number of troops deployed in D.C. is more than three times those in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.
Virginia man with gun, more than 500 bullets tried to get into inauguration with unauthorized credential
Wesley Allen Beeler of Front Royal now faces gun charges in the District of Columbia.
Far-right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arrested in riot probe
Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.
Bowser calls for more security, canceled protest permits around inauguration
Bowser hopes the next wave of right-wing gatherings in the nation's capital won't be as destructive as the one Wednesday.
#DontRentDC trends as District residents brace for another insurrection
District residents are urging short-term rental hosts to keep their properties vacant following news of another right-wing riot in the works.
Air Force veteran identified as Capitol rioter carrying zip ties on Senate floor
Larry Brock says he wore tactical gear in case of confrontations with counter-protestors.
West Virginia lawmaker charged with entering Capitol in riot resigns
A Republican West Virginia state lawmaker resigned Saturday as he faces charges of entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.
Feds arrest 'QAnon Shaman,' West Virginia lawmaker after Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors announced the arrests of three more Capitol rioters on Saturday.
Police clear scene after finding suspicious package near DNC
The package is also near a congressional office building.
Delaware man in plot to kidnap Michigan governor seeks release
A Delaware man charged with plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan is asking to be released from prison as he awaits court hearings.
White box truck playing audio 'similar' to RV in Nashville explosion shuts down Tennessee highway
Police in Rutherford and Wilson counties in Tennessee are investigating a white box truck parked outside of a local convenience store playing audio "similar to what was heard before the Christmas Day explosion in Nashville."
Nashville bombing suspect identified, acted as 'lone wolf,' police sources say
Authorities believe Anthony Quinn Warner owned the RV that exploded in downtown Nashville on Friday.