DC leaders push Senate to reject spending bill that would cut $1B funding from District

Right now, D.C. officials are pleading with the U.S. Senate to restore the city’s funding levels after the House passed a spending bill that would cut about $1 billion from the District’s budget. 

Grammy award winning artist Doechii headlines DC WorldPride Closing Ceremony

Grammy Award-winning rapper and songwriter Doechii will headline the WorldPride 2025 Closing Ceremony and Concert on Sunday, June 8, 2025. 

FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.

DC road closures due to Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K is heading to D.C. this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about road closures and parking restrictions. 

Local leaders respond after House passes spending bill that would cut DC budget by $1B

D.C. leaders are responding after the House on Tuesday passed a spending bill that would cut $1 billion from the District's budget. They say the budget cut would be devastating for the city and residents who are following the bill as it moves to the Senate also say it needs to be stopped immediately.

House passes spending bill that could slash $1B from DC budget

The House has taken the first step to avoiding a government shutdown by passing a 6-month spending bill, backed by President Trump, to fund the federal government beyond Friday's midnight deadline.

DC's Cherry Blossoms begin journey to peak bloom, green buds appear

The first signs of spring are here: D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall have entered the early stages of bloom, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.

DC strip club lawsuit: Owners accused of harassment, stealing dancers’ cash

The owners of Cloakroom, a high-end strip club in D.C., are facing serious legal trouble after being accused of creating a toxic and abusive workplace. 

Elon Musk calls this one of the 'biggest sources of fraud in the world'

Department of Government Efficiency advisor Elon Musk discussed what he calls a major source of fraud during an interview with Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow on Monday.

Virginia joins states to introduce legislation to reinstate fired veterans

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine joined two other Democratic senators to introduce legislation that would reinstate veterans who were fired from their federal jobs by the Trump administration. 

Trump doubles planned Canada tariffs to 50%, markets slump amid recession fears

President Donald Trump announced he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, citing Ontario’s electricity price hikes as a reason.

DC leaders concerned about new budget proposal

With just four days remaining for Congress to pass a spending package and avoid a partial government shutdown, lawmakers are debating a proposal that includes significant budget cuts for D.C.

Trump threatens to arrest more pro-Palestinian protesters at colleges, universities

Local universities are responding after a former Columbia University grad student and Palestinian activist was arrested and told that his green card is being revoked — and President Donald Trump has promised more arrests at other universities.

Black Lives Matter Plaza reconstruction begins Monday

Reconstruction on Black Lives Matter Plaza began on Monday, causing temporary closures around some areas near the White House.