UFC White House Octagon tour offers first look at setup

President Donald Trump’s planned UFC event on the White House South Lawn, part of the celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, is set for this weekend, with seven mixed martial arts matches scheduled for Sunday.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone opens on DC's National Mall

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and excitement is building as the U.S. Men’s National Team heads into the tournament with confidence. The first match kicks off later Thursday in Mexico City.

DC weather: Heat Advisory Thursday with evening thunderstorms possible

A very hot and humid Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with a Heat Advisory in effect and the potential for scattered thunderstorms by evening.

Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout

Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.

Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says

The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.

UFC Freedom250: Road and park closures near White House; how to get to The Ellipse

Local commuters, tourists and residents should prepare for significant disruptions as the UFC brings its Freedom250 fight and Fan Fest to the White House in June.

Emergency repairs to begin on deteriorated Potomac Interceptor section

DC Water is accelerating emergency repairs on a deteriorated section of the Potomac Interceptor to help protect downstream drinking water infrastructure.

3 year old boy grazed by bullet in DC shooting

A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.

Court date postponed for suspect in National Guard shooting

The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday as heat and humidity build

Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.

DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.

Could the DMV survive without the Potomac for drinking water? New study aims to find out

Millions of people across the Washington region rely on the Potomac River for drinking water. Now, a new multi-million-dollar study is exploring whether the region needs a backup water source in case the Potomac becomes unusable due to contamination, drought, severe weather or another emergency.

DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek

A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.

Teen identified in fatal shooting involving unsecured gun in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a 15-year-old girl fatally shot inside a Southeast Washington apartment over the weekend as Journee Long of Bowie, Maryland.

Early voting begins in DC primary election

Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.