Facing first national tragedy in office, Trump offers condolences before launching attacks on DEI

President Donald Trump took the podium at Thursday's White House press briefing to address the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. It is the first national tragedy the president has had to address in his second term.

Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?

Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River, killing all 64 people aboard the flight and all three people aboard the helicopter.

DC plane crash: Flag draped remains honored by first responders

First responders honor the flag draped remains of an unidentified victim recovered after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.

What time is Trump's inauguration ceremony? Timeline of events

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day is January 20. His second inauguration will be moved indoors, due to the snow and cold temperatures.

What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events

Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:

Guide to 2025 Presidential Inauguration: Timing, parade & more

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into the White House on Inauguration Day for his second term on January 20, 2025.

An inauguration indoors? History shows it's not the first time

President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to take the oath of office in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, when below-freezing temperatures are again expected, recalls the last time cold weather prompted a similar decision.

What time is Trump's rally in DC? Event details, how to watch

President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena," on Sunday, January 19, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.

Trump Inauguration 2025: What to know after event moved inside

Officials are scheduled to hold a press conference Saturday afternoon to provide updates to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. 

Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025

Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court: What to know

The Supreme Court continues to hear arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.  

FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.

Trump, Vance Inaugural Parade: 7,500 participants to march through DC

Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance. 

Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office

A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.

Where will Jimmy Carter be buried? A look at the small town where he will be interred

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in the small town where he lived, married, and died: Plains, Georgia. Carter spent more than 80 of his 100 years in and around the town, which still has fewer than 700 people, not much more than when he was born on Oct. 1, 1924.

Jimmy Carter Funeral: Where was Michelle Obama?

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C.