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Washington DC 2 hours ago

DC violent crime dips 35% in 2024, reaches 30-year low: US Attorney

Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has seen a 35% decline in 2024 compared to 2023, and violent crime in the district is now at a 30-year low.

Politics 2 days ago

AOC laughs off sarcastic sympathy from Trump after failed House leadership bid: 'You know it's bad'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., responded to sarcastic remarks by President-elect Trump about her lost House leadership bid Wednesday.

Washington DC 2 days ago

Trump, Musk fire back after Dem leader blames House GOP for breaking bipartisan agreement

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blamed House Republicans for breaking a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded through March on Wednesday.

Washington DC 2 days ago

Trump says he's 'totally against' proposed continuing resolution bill

President-elect Trump came out firmly against the continuing resolution being debated by House members, saying he is "totally against" it.

Politics 3 days ago

Spate of health scares and violent threats highlight growing vulnerabilities for lawmakers on Capitol Hill

A growing spate of health scares and violent threats targeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill is underscoring the vulnerabilities that members of Congress face.

US 4 days ago

DC police investigating 5-year-old shot by younger sibling inside apartment: 'Unfortunate situation'

Two adults are behind bars in Washington, D.C., after a 5-year-old girl was shot by her younger brother, who accessed an unsecured firearm.

Washington DC 4 days ago

DC councilman recommended for expulsion as he faces bribery charges

Washington, D.C. city councilman Trayon White could be removed from office after an ad hoc committee unanimously voted on Monday to recommend the council expel him.

Media December 12

DC food workers vow Trump officials won't feel welcomed when dining out in nation's capital

Food industry workers in Washington, D.C. pledged to refuse service and make other inconveniences

Politics December 12

Youngkin to draft sanctuary city ban, making state funding contingent on ICE cooperation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce a plan to institute a sanctuary city ban and withhold state funds for policing to such jurisdictions.

Drones December 12

New Jersey drones: House Speaker Johnson says he's getting a classified briefing today

House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News he is getting a classified briefing in Washington today on the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey.