National Guard member dies, another 'fighting for his life,' officials say
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
DC shooting: 2 National Guard members critical, terrorism suspected
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, described as a targeted attack by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Why are West Virginia National Guard members on active duty in DC? Two shot near White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near The White House on Wednesday afternoon, described as a targeted attack by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Bowser says she's leaving DC in a 'great place' after announcing she's not seeking re-election
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she knows she's leaving the city in a "great place" after announcing that she's not seeking re-election for a fourth term.
Thanksgiving Travel: Holiday travel numbers surge in the DMV
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with AAA predicting more than 1.5 million people from the D.C. region hitting the road as thousands more take to the skies.
Metro bus fatally strikes man lying in DC street, authorities say
A man is dead after being run over by a Metro bus while lying in a northeast D.C. street, authorities said.
Thanksgiving shoppers hit the stores for last-minute groceries
If you still need to pick up last-minute items for your Thanksgiving feast, some supermarkets have you covered.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
DC weather: Brief warmup before blustery Thanksgiving; snow, rain mix possible next week
A short-lived warmup will push highs near 70 degrees on Wednesday before temperatures plummet just in time for a blustery cold Thanksgiving.
DC weather: Showers return Tuesday ahead of cold, blustery Thanksgiving
Holiday travelers may face wet roads Tuesday as showers return to the D.C. region, ahead of a sharp drop in temperatures by Thanksgiving.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
DC residents react after Mayor Bowser announces she will not seek another term
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says after ten years of serving in her hometown, it's time to pass the baton.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Bowser won't run for fourth term as DC mayor
"It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor," said Bowser in a post on X Tuesday afternoon.
Thanksgiving travel to reach record levels in DMV; best and worst times to drive
More than 1.6 million Washington-area residents are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Thanksgiving Travel: Showers could slow commute ahead of holiday across DC region
Showers may dampen Thanksgiving travel across the Washington, D.C., region this week, with some wet weather expected ahead of the holiday.
Olympic gold medalist, Maryland native Quincy Wilson announces commitment to UMD
Olympic gold medalist and Bullis High School track star Quincy Wilson has announced that he will be staying in Maryland as he starts his college career, committing to run for the University of Maryland.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Men accused of plotting Haitian island invasion, aimed to recruit DC homeless, prosecutors say
D.C.’s homeless community was set to be recruited by Texas men federal prosecutors say face charges in an alleged plot to invade a Haitian island, kill its male residents and enslave the women and children as their "sex slaves."
FBI: Plot to recruit DC homeless, invade Haitian island included plan to kill men, enslave women
A shocking federal indictment details an alleged plan by two Texas men to recruit members of D.C.’s homeless population as mercenaries in a violent plot to invade a Haitian island, murder its male residents and enslave women and children.