RBG: Photos of Ruth Bader Ginsburg through the years

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died at her home in Washington. She was 87.

Hundreds gather outside of Supreme Court to mark passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A massive crowd gathered outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday night following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

Read Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s final dissenting opinion

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be remembered as a champion for women’s rights. Her last dissenting opinion, written on July 8, reflects her lifelong commitment to that ideal.

Feds considered using 'heat ray' on DC protesters: reports

A military whistleblower says federal officials sought some unusual crowd control devices — including one that’s been called a “heat ray” — to deal with protesters outside the White House on the June day that law enforcement forcibly cleared Lafayette Square in D.C.

US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations

It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.

DC committee recommends changes to Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial

A committee reporting to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has come up with a list of dozens of historical monuments, schools, parks, government buildings and other structures that it recommends making changes to because of the historical namesakes’ connection to slavery or racism -- even the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.

Protesters gather outside White House to disrupt President Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

Anti-Trump activists are organizing protests and a concert to make noise in downtown Washington, D.C., with the intention of disrupting the president’s planned outdoor acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

3 former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta

John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated on Thursday at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.

White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters

WASHINGTON -- The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.Demonstrators in the nation’s capital joined forces to support the Black Lives Matter movement demanding social change, equality and justice for Floyd and the many other black men and women who died in the hands of police.Their signs were an extension of their pleas to end racism.

Area around White House sealed off; fence put up

WASHINGTON — The streets around the White House complex were shut Tuesday morning, guarded by a mix of Secret Service officers and FBI agents.Overnight, a fence was constructed around Lafayette Park and along 17th St at Pennsylvania Ave, two areas that have been focal points for protests.Work crews were still at work boarding up businesses in the area and attempting to remove graffiti from federal buildings.

White House on lockdown amid protests over death of George Floyd in DC: report

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The White House is currently on lockdown during as protestors march on the District over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis this week, according to a Fox News producer.Fox News White House producer Kristina Biddle tweeted: "Protestors making their way into Layfette Park in front of the White House chanting George Floyd’s name.

White House Easter Egg Roll canceled over coronavirus concerns

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Add the White House Easter Egg Roll to the list of events canceled due to coronavirus fears.The Office of the First Lady, which hosts the event, released a statement announcing the cancelation Monday morning, March 16: