Facing calls from Dems to quit, Sanders sits down with Obama

With pressure growing for him to quit the presidential race, a subdued Bernie Sanders emerged from a meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday vowing to work with primary rival Hillary Clinton to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the general election.

Hillary Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary

Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality.

Clinton seizes historic primary win

Powered by a solid triumph in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.

AP: Hillary Clinton has delegates to win Democratic nomination

Striding into history, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, capturing commitments Monday from the number of delegates needed to become the Democrats' presumptive nominee.

President Obama preparing to endorse Hillary Clinton

President Barack Obama is ready to make it official. With Hillary Clinton close to securing the Democratic nomination for president, Obama is on the verge of formally endorsing his former secretary of state.

Presidential candidate Gary Johnson on using pot, Donald Trump and winning

Gary Johnson is the 2016 libertarian candidate for President of the United States. He was the republican governor of New Mexico from 1995 – 2003.

Former DC mayor Vincent Gray discusses possible solutions to solve growing violence in city

This year, Washington D.C. has seen an alarming amount of violence, especially in Ward 7. In the first five months of the year, there have been 53 homicides, up by three at the same point last year. In Ward 7, the homicide count has more than tripled compared to last year.

Clinton: Trump as president would endanger America

Hillary Clinton tore into Donald Trump's foreign policy experience and temperament in a blistering speech Thursday, arguing that "we cannot let him roll the dice with America."

Paul Ryan: 'I'll be voting for' Trump

House Speaker Paul Ryan endorsed Donald Trump on Thursday, ending an extraordinary public split between the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee and the nation's highest-ranking Republican office holder.

DC Council candidates attend marijuana forum

Several D.C. Council candidates gathered Wednesday night for a forum on marijuana ahead of the Democratic primary later this month. Many of the people who turned out for the forum believe marijuana should be completely legalized in the District. They want to be able to smoke not only at home, but also when they are out at clubs.

DC Council advances minimum wage increase

A bill to raise the minimum wage in the nation's capital to $15 an hour has advanced in the D.C. Council.

Former 'Apprentice' contestant, Omarosa, talks 2016 race and Donald Trump

Reality television star and political commentator, Omarosa, sat down with Fox 5’s Political Reporter, Ronica Cleary, to discuss the 2016 race, and to defend misconceptions about Donald Trump. 

Maryland congressman's daughter uses his car with congressional plate to drive for Lyft

No, Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings isn't moonlighting as a ride-sharing driver. The congressman said Tuesday that a daughter who recently graduated from college has been using his Honda with a congressional plate while working part time for a ride-sharing company to make extra money for school expenses.

Obama marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Barack Obama laid a wreath Monday at the Tomb of the Unknowns to honor members of the military who died serving their country.

Rubio says he will support Trump, but not campaign with him

Sen. Marco Rubio says he will be campaigning with Republican candidates to keep GOP control of the House and Senate.

Obama uses Hiroshima visit as opportunity to urge no nukes

Barack Obama on Friday paid tribute to the "silent cry" of the 140,000 people killed by the world's first atomic bomb attack and sought to renew attention in his unfulfilled vision of a world without nuclear weapons, as he became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima.

Norton: Paul Ryan 'insulting and deprecating' saying DC needed to be reined in

Home rule is an issue District of Columbia leaders have fought to get for years. The city wants to spend the money it generates without getting congressional approval first. But on Wednesday, a post from House Speaker Paul Ryan's press office addressed the issue saying the city must get congressional approval on any money it wants to spend.