Violent crime trends down in DC; US Attorney disputes claims his office isn't prosecuting enough
Three months into 2024, data shows violent crime is trending downward in the District. Homicides, assaults, and carjackings have all seen a decline from historically high numbers in 2023.
Ward 1 residents launch recall campaign against Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
There is now a second effort underway to recall a sitting D.C. council member as residents in Ward 1 mount a campaign against Brianne Nadeau — just weeks after residents in Ward 6 launched an effort to get rid of Charles Allen.
DC Board of Elections issues official recall petition for Councilmember Charles Allen
Efforts to recall D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen took a step forward Tuesday as the Board of Elections issued an official recall petition.
New bill would allow seniors over 70 to opt out of jury duty in DC
District Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill on Monday that would allow people who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury duty at the D.C. Superior Court.
District unveils Carbon Free DC strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Carbon free by 2045 is the direction D.C. leaders are working towards as they look for ways to address climate change in the nation's capital.
DC lawmakers hold hearings aimed at curbing dangerous driving in the District
The D.C. Council held a public hearing Wednesday on bills aimed at curbing dangerous driving in the nation's capital.
Feds investigating Falcicchio's sexual harassment allegations
A source close to this case confirmed with FOX 5 that local and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating former Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio.
Former US AG Bill Barr calls for President Biden investigation
Former Attorney General Bill Barr calls on AG Merrick Garland to investigate whether President Joe Biden was participating in helping his son sell access to him.
Emergency public safety bill passed by DC Council to address citywide crime crisis
The D.C. Council voted by majority Tuesday to approve Councilmember Brooke Pinto's emergency public safety bill, the Prioritizing Public Safety Amendment Act, in an effort to address the crime wave crippling the city.
DC Council files bill to change how sexual harassment allegations are investigated following Falcicchio report
Some movement came from the D.C. Council Wednesday to change executive branch policies regarding sexual harassment allegations.
DC considering 24-hour alcohol sales during Women's World Cup
The District could allow some bars to stay open 24/7 during the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.
New bill targets Metro fare evaders giving police fake names
A new bill from D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto aims to close a loophole in the District’s fare evasion law.
Councilmember Charles Allen wants to crack down on dangerous driving in the District
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen held a public roundtable on dangerous driving that went on for more than six hours Tuesday.
DC Mayor Bowser testifies at House Oversight Committee hearing
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser testified Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee on Oversight and Accountability as lawmakers continue to debate D.C.'s revised criminal code.
Mayor Bowser proposes 'Safer, Stronger DC' bill to enhance public safety
Mayor Bowser proposed a slew of legislative changes Monday in an effort to close the “gaps" in the system to better address D.C. crime.
DC council member shares concerns about John Falcicchio's sexual harassment investigation
A D.C. lawmaker is speaking out about the high-profile case involving the mayor’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development.
Rand Paul staffer's friend details attack: 'He's an absolute champ'
Phillip Todd's parents credited their son's friend with helping 'prevent the wounds from being fatal'
DC mayor's racial equity plan violates Constitution, lawyer warns
Washington, D.C. may soon find itself as a defendant in a courtroom if it pushes ahead with a racial equity plan that, critics argue, is unconstitutional.
Second DC employee makes sexual harassment allegation against former deputy mayor
Former D.C. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio is facing a second allegation of sexual harassment from a District employee, according to the alleged victim's lawyers.
DC leaders grilled on crime by GOP at congressional hearings
Top D.C. government officials faced a grilling from House Republicans Wednesday over crime in the District.