National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display

The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.

Friendship Heights Cheesecake Factory announces it's closing

D.C. residents are reacting after finding out that a beloved Cheesecake Factory in Friendship Heights is closing. 

Snow creates hazardous Friday commute in DMV

Snow created a messy and hazardous commute for drivers across parts of the Washington, D.C. region Friday.

Jayden Daniels to start Sunday vs. Vikings

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Friday on X.

Brian Cole Jr.’s arrest in pipe bomb case leaves unanswered questions

The Northern Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before January 6th, 2021 will remain behind bars for now. 

FIFA to unveil when, where all 104 World Cup 2026 matches will be played on Saturday

FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in a live global broadcast from Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. The reveal comes nearly 24 hours after the Final Draw determines the tournament’s 12 groups of four.

What is the 'draw' for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

With the announcement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., many have begun to ask the question — "What is a World Cup draw?"

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: What time, how to watch & more

The eyes of the soccer world will turn to Washington, D.C. today as the city hosts the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event marks a major moment ahead of the largest World Cup in history, which will feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across three countries.

DC weather: Snow likely to impact Friday morning commute

Snow is likely Friday across parts of the Washington, D.C., area as another round of winter weather moves in, possibly affecting the morning commute.

What we know about Brian Cole: DOJ releases photo of alleged DC pipe bomb suspect

The Department of Justice has released a photo of Brian Cole, the man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. 

Film crews to close some DC streets for movie production detail

Drivers in the District should expect intermittent road closures and parking restrictions Thursday in areas of the city while film crews shoot as part of a movie detail, according to D.C. police.

Federal judge limits ICE's warrantless arrests in DC

A federal judge has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may not arrest undocumented immigrants in D.C. without a warrant unless they can demonstrate probable cause that a crime was committed and show the person poses a flight risk.

National Guard shooting: Suspected shooter pleads not guilty; all Guard members in DC can be armed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and assault charges, appearing remotely from a hospital bed during his first court hearing.

'Santa Frauds' and the 12 scams of Christmas: BBB warnings ahead of 2025 holidays

The holiday season brings cheer, and unfortunately, a surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released its annual “12 Scams of the Holidays," highlighting some of the most common tricks scammers use to steal money or personal data around this time of year.