DC Council committee votes to recommend Trayon White for expulsion amid bribery allegations

The ad hoc committee investigating bribery allegations against Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White has voted to recommend the expulsion of the embattled lawmaker. This unanimous decision follows the committee's review of a damning report, which found "substantial evidence" that White violated the D.C. Code of Conduct in office.

3-year-old boy shoots sister, 5, in DC

A young girl is fighting for her life after being shot Monday evening in Southwest D.C., authorities confirmed.

Austin Tice's mother joins Syrian community in prayer for peace at DC embassy

Outside the shuttered Syrian Embassy on Wyoming Avenue in Northwest, people from D.C.’s Syrian community expressed hope for the future alongside Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Tice — a journalist who’s been detained for 12 years.

Washington Commanders outlast Saints 20-19

Jayden Daniels threw two first-half touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and Washington narrowly held off a rally by Spencer Rattler and the Saints, winning when New Orleans failed on a 2-point conversion with no time left.

Arrest made in brutal 2005 Thanksgiving Day murder in DC

Nearly two decades after the tragic death of a young woman on Thanksgiving Day, authorities have made an arrest in the long-cold case.

Tobacco pouch maker Zyn hit with $1.2M fine for violating DC laws

The manufacturer of Zyn nicotine pouches will pay $1.2 million to settle allegations that it violated Washington, D.C.'s 2022 ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Friday. 

DC woman accuses UPS drivers of stealing wallet, $2,000 in cash

A D.C. woman is calling out UPS after accusing two of its drivers of stealing her wallet from her driveway during a delivery. 

DC Weather: Chilly end to week; cold and mostly dry weekend

Bundle up for a chilly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures remaining well below average this weekend.

1 dead in crash on 11th Street Bridge

Authorities say one person was killed in a crash on the 11th Street Bridge in D.C. early Thursday.

Committee to deliberate after report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct

The fate of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White hangs in the balance as the findings of an independent investigation into federal bribery charges head to the D.C. Council. A watchdog committee alleges he violated multiple parts of the District's Code of Conduct.

Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is one step closer to being expelled from the Council following the release of an investigative report that alleges he violated multiple provisions of the city’s code of conduct.

Cases left in legal limbo as DC faces critical judge shortage

D.C. residents rely on the local courts for some of the most important decisions in their lives, from child custody to keeping a home, but because Congress refuses to call a vote to fill much-needed vacancies, thousands will have to wait. 

Virginia Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger sets sight on 2025 gubernatorial race

As Rep. Abigail Spanberger prepares to conclude her tenure in Congress, the Virginia Democrat is setting her sights on a new challenge: the 2025 gubernatorial race.