Rusty the red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo, has died

A red panda, who once famously escaped the National Zoo and captivated the D.C. area and beyond, has died unexpectedly, according to The Pueblo Zoo.

Sole survivor of lightning strike outside White House speaks out

The lone survivor of a deadly lightning strike outside the White House a few weeks ago is now speaking out about her experience to FOX 5 DC.

Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC

A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.

Donald Trump Jr. reportedly speaks with Jan. 6 committee

The oldest son of former President Donald Trump has met with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to two people familiar with the matter.

25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.

Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state

"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.

Man dies after attempting to set himself on fire at Supreme Court

A man tried to set himself on fire on the steps of the Supreme Court, according to FOX News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram. 

Brief Capitol evacuation caused by Army parachute demo at Nats Park

Capitol Hill was evacuated Wednesday evening after a scare was caused by parachutists from the Army Golden Knights jumping into Nationals Park.

Abbott: Texas will charter buses of illegal immigrants to DC

This comes after the CDC announced last week that it is ending a policy that limited asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as Title 42.