An Inaugural Lockdown Comes at a Price for Washingtonians The nation’s capital has been secured with checkpoints, tens of thousands of National Guard troops and miles of fencing and... 8 hours ago
Coronavirus response, economy top Americans' priorities for Biden administration The economy and the coronavirus pandemic are the top issues Americans want President-elect Joe Biden to tackle upon his... 8 hours ago
Sean Spicer applies to join White House Correspondents' Association Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer has applied to join the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA),... 8 hours ago
Pardon talk intensifies as Trump approaches final 24 hours in office President Trump is preparing to issue dozens of pardons before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in at noon on Wednesday,... 8 hours ago
Trump's 1776 Commission defends nation's founding, compares progressivism to racism Members of President Trump's 1776 Commission are calling for "patriotic education that teaches the truth of America"... 9 hours ago
La toma de posesión en Estados Unidos: horarios, eventos y más Washington se prepara para disturbios y los organizadores instan a la gente a no asistir debido a la pandemia. Habrá... 9 hours ago
When is Inauguration Day 2021? What You Need to Know Washington is preparing for unrest, and planners urge people not to attend during a pandemic, but virtual events are... 10 hours ago
200K flags placed on the National Mall ahead of Biden inauguration to represent missing crowd Nearly 200,000 flags have been placed on the National Mall ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, signifying... 10 hours ago
Biden HHS pick Rachel Levine would make history as first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday named Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of... 10 hours ago
Biden transition approval above 65 percent ahead of inauguration: polls A majority of Americans approves of how President-elect Joe Biden has handled the transition process since winning the... 10 hours ago
Biden eyes eight-year path to citizenship for millions of immigrants: report Immigration legislation that President-elect Joe Biden is expected to propose on his first day in office will reportedly... 10 hours ago
5-Year-Old Abducted in Virginia Found Safe; Suspect Arrested A 5-year-old boy was abducted Sunday in Virginia, prompting State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse to... 19 hours ago
Biden, Harris Take Break From Inaugural Prep to Mark MLK Day Two days from the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are pitching in on Martin... 19 hours ago
Local Groups to Participate in Virtual Inauguration Parade Wednesday’s Inauguration will be like none other in modern history. The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with unprecedented... 20 hours ago
Two demonstrations permitted within U.S. Capitol security perimeter for inauguration The National Park Service is allowing at least two demonstrations to take place within the security perimeter for the... 21 hours ago
Virginia Senate Gathers on ‘Lobby Day' Under Heightened Security Virginia state lawmakers met under heightened security Monday amid concerns about possible civil unrest in state capitals... 21 hours ago
From Howard to VP: Kamala Harris' Alpha Kappa Alpha Sisters Keep Her Centered She was a Howard University senior working toward a career in public service, mature thanks to her four years on campus and... 21 hours ago
Rooting Out Extremism in Law Enforcement Ranks U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in... 22 hours ago
D.C. restaurants dish out food for National Guard At least 18 downtown restaurants are giving food in thanks to thousands of National Guard troops deployed to the nation's... 22 hours ago
Mind-calming tips for an anxious inauguration "I think one of the greatest things we can do to manage the stress is to first take a deep breath," said one counselor.... Yesterday
Catherine Pugh, former Baltimore mayor, seek Trump commutation BALTIMORE — A former Baltimore mayor serving a three-year prison sentence stemming from a public corruption scandal is... Yesterday
DC Addresses Apparent Disparity in Vaccine Availability Some D.C. residents are frustrated with the city’s vaccine portal, saying it’s been tough to make appointments, while... Yesterday
2-Year-Old Girl Killed in Fauquier County Hit-and-Run A 2-year-old girl died Saturday after she was hit by a car in rural Fauquier County, Virginia, and the driver fled. The... Yesterday
Concerns Raised About Transparency With US Capitol Police The insurrection at the U.S Capitol was unprecedented. Multiple congressional investigations are underway about how it... Yesterday
Meet Kamala Harris’ ‘secret weapon’: Her sorority sisters Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has never been shy about sharing her love for her alma mater, Howard University, and her... Yesterday
DC area ranks No. 1 for IT job postings According to D.C.-based IT industry trade group CompTIA, the Washington region ranked first among metro areas, with more... Yesterday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual wreath ceremony goes virtual The Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10th annual wreath-laying ceremony is being held virtually this year due to the coronavirus... Yesterday
Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's... Yesterday
Inauguration Rehearsal Evacuated, Capitol Temporarily Shut Down After Fire at DC Homeless Camp The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down Monday during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration... Yesterday
Everything to Know About Security Ahead of Inauguration Day Security is tight in D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day on Wednesday after the FBI warned of threats to the city and the... Yesterday
New Mexico County Commissioner Arrested in DC for Involvement in Capitol Riot A New Mexico county official and founder of the group Cowboys for Trump who had vowed to return to Washington after last... Yesterday
Virginia pro-gun activists alter Lobby Day plans Pro-gun activists in Virginia are shifting their plans for this year’s Lobby Day in response to top officials implementing... Yesterday
‘I Answered the Call of My President’: Rioters Say Trump Urged Them On The defense from Trump supporters arrested in the Capitol assault is emerging in court papers and interviews — and could... 1/17/2021
Donald Trump, Washington to bid bitter goodbye Oil and water. Dogs and cats. And Donald Trump and Washington. In the history of the nation's capital, no chief executive... 1/17/2021
FBI Seeking Men Who Brutally Beat DC Officer at Capitol The FBI is seeking help identifying seven men suspected in the assault of D.C. Officer Mike Fanone. Fanone was brutally... 1/17/2021
Woman Arrested at Inauguration Checkpoint Said She Was Officer, Cabinet Member: Police A woman was arrested at an inauguration checkpoint Saturday morning for impersonating a law enforcement officer and fleeing... 1/17/2021
DC Inauguration Updates: Guard Troops Pour Into District By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the nation’s capital on Saturday, as governors... 1/17/2021
How to Celebrate The Inauguration Safely There may not be huge crowds or evening balls, but you can still celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R.... 1/17/2021
Court Tosses Conviction of One Defendant in 2017 Murder of Teens on Eve of Graduation A Maryland appeals court has overturned the convictions of one of four men found guilty in the killings of two Maryland... 1/17/2021
Wesley Allen Beeler arrested near Capitol with gun, 500+ rounds of ammo: Capitol Police A gun and over 500 rounds of ammunition were found in the truck of a Virginia man who presented unauthorized credentials at... 1/16/2021
Man Arrested on Gun Charges at Inauguration Checkpoint Says He Made Honest Mistake A Virginia man was arrested at a checkpoint along the perimeter securing downtown Washington, D.C., ahead of Inauguration... 1/16/2021
Before the Capitol Riot, Calls for Cash and Talk of Revolution A network of far-right agitators across the country spent weeks organizing and raising money for a mass action to overturn... 1/16/2021
Prince George's County, Md., moving to next phase of COVID-19 vaccination Monday Prince George's County Monday will move to its next phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, making the shots available for... 1/16/2021
COVID-19 vaccine appointments open for D.C. residents 65 and older, health care workers The District as of Saturday has 4,309 coronavirus vaccination slots available for residents in certain wards who are 65... 1/16/2021
Pulitzer-Winning Photographer Attacked in DC Day After Accepting Award at White House A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who visited Washington, D.C., this week to accept an award from the White House was... 1/16/2021
DC AG Considers Charging Trump, Others Who Rallied Crowd With Inciting Violence As investigators work to identify and arrest those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol last week, many people are wondering if... 1/16/2021
Thomas V. Mike Miller, former Maryland Senate president, dies at 78 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Thomas V. Mike Miller, a major force in Maryland politics for decades and the nation's longest-serving... 1/15/2021
March for Life going digital amid pandemic and civil unrest in D.C. Organizers of the annual March for Life said Friday that the annual march scheduled to occur in D.C. later this month will... 1/15/2021
Secret Service official: 'No-fail mission' underway to ensure safe inauguration The nation’s capital is being shut down on an unprecedented scale for Inauguration Day as U.S. law enforcement agencies... 1/15/2021
National Mall closed through Inauguration Day but demonstrations allowed, Park Service announces The National Park Service announced Friday that "core" areas of the National Mall will close through Wednesday’s... 1/15/2021