WATCH: Trayon White talks Trump's threat to take over DC after swearing in to DC council
Trayon White was sworn in to the D.C. Council Friday following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
DC weather: Sunny & warm weekend before temperatures heat up next week
A sunny and warm weekend across the D.C. region with temperatures in the 80s.
Trump increases federal law enforcement in DC amid crime concerns
The White House has increased the federal law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital for at least a week to combat crime, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion that his administration could take full control of the city.
Trump threatens DC takeover, plans increase in federal law enforcement
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats to takeover of Washington D.C., even saying he may bring in the National Guard.
DC, Baltimore among top sweatiest cities in US
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are among the top sweatiest cities in the U.S. in 2025, according to a new report from home improvement tech website, Thumbtack.com.
Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges
A man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
'Big Balls' DC attack update: Police release photo of person of interest
D.C. police have released a photo of a person of interest in the violent attack and attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a former official in the Trump administration known by the nickname "Big Balls."
Police ID man killed in DC triple shooting; $25K reward offered
Police have identified the man killed in a triple shooting late Tuesday night in southeast Washington.
'Big Balls' beaten in DC: Trump warns District after Edward Coristine attack
Two teens were arrested following an attempted carjacking and assault of a top official from the Department of Government Efficiency, reigniting former President Donald Trump’s push for federal control of the nation’s capital.
Wildfire smoke brings light haze to DC area Thursday
A touch of wildfire smoke is expected to drift over the Washington, D.C., region Thursday, bringing a slight haze but no major air quality concerns.
DC woman targeted in $640K gold fraud scam; 2 arrested and face charges
D.C. police have arrested two California residents accused of scamming a local woman out of more than $640,000 through a scheme involving wire transfers and purchases of gold bars and coins.
81-year-old man arrested after attacking street vendor with machete, police say
D.C. police say an 81-year-old man was arrested after attacking a street vendor with a machete over an argument about returning a product.
Confederate statues in DC area to be reinstalled under Trump executive order
Two Confederate monuments in the D.C. area are set to return, sparking renewed controversy over how the country commemorates its past.
Slight haze Wednesday as wildfire smoke drifts toward edge of DC region
You may notice a slight haze in the sky on Wednesday across the D.C. area as smoke from Canadian wildfires brushes the region's edge.
Triple shooting leaves 1 dead in DC; mistaken identity suspected in separate killing
Two deadly shootings are under investigation in D.C. - one in the southeast leaving several others hurt, and the other a possible case of mistaken identity in the northwest.
Victim identified in fatal DC shooting; family suspects mistaken identity
D.C. police are investigating a shooting in Northwest that left a 38-year-old man dead Monday night, with the victim’s family convinced it was a case of mistaken identity.
Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect to face federal hate crime charges
The suspect in the deadly Capital Jewish Museum shooting in May will be charged with federal hate crimes.
DC's 'Throne' public restrooms set to reopen after funding freeze
The District’s six "Throne" public restrooms—shuttered earlier this summer after the city froze their funding—are set to reopen soon following pushback from residents and community leaders.
DC's 'corpse flower' blooms for the first time in years
The titan arum, also known as the “corpse flower", is about to bloom at the Botanical Gardens. The flower has a bloom period of only 24 - 48 hours every five to ten years, usually prompting hundreds of people to wait in line before it goes back into hiding.
White House opens applications for holiday volunteers and performers
The White House is now accepting applications for volunteers and performers eager to help celebrate the upcoming holiday season.