2 arrested near White House in separate vehicle crash, barricade incidents

Two people were arrested outside the White House on Monday morning following back-to-back security incidents that prompted a lockdown and sent tourists scrambling near Lafayette Park.

Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Department of Justice to open an investigation into instances of Democratic lawmakers "threatening" to impeach Attorney General Todd Blanche, among others.

Undocumented immigrant arrested near White House over alleged plot to kill President Trump

An undocumented immigrant was arrested near the White House in a stolen car after saying voices in his head told him to kill President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal panel approves 250-foot Trump arch near Arlington Cemetery

A federal panel has approved President Donald Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, giving the green light to break ground.

What does it actually mean to flip Congress?

From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.

DC and Virginia file federal lawsuit to block proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle

The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.

Trial date set for White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect

A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April. 

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

FAA approves Trump's triumphal arch, requires 'eternal flame' on top

President Trump's proposed triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery just cleared another hurdle, though it's unclear when construction could begin.

Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.

Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired over Charlie Kirk post

An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.

DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race

Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.

Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary

A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison. 

National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds

President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement. 

Kennedy Center must pay $252K to musician who canceled show over Trump renaming

A judge ordered the Kennedy Center to hand over more than a quarter-million dollars to Chuck Redd, the musician who had canceled a Christmas Eve performance in protest against adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building.

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.