Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA

Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.

Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds

According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license. 

Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash at DCA during Arlington National Cemetery flyover: reports

A Delta Air Lines plane nearly crashed midair with a T-38 Air Force jet Friday night near Reagan Washington National Airport, just months after a January collision near the airport claimed 67 lives.

Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits

The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours

Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours. 

Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director

The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.

Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

A U.S. Secret Service officer shot an armed man early Sunday after a confrontation near the White House, officials said.

Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff charged with DUI after Trump speech

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested and charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, according to U.S. Capitol Police.

ParkMobile $32.8M settlement for data breach: Are you eligible?

ParkMobile, a parking app that can be used across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to pay for on-street parking, reached a $32.8 million settlement for a data breach. Are you eligible? 

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When does the time change?

Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2025. While we’ll lose some sleep, we’ll gain more sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.

Karen Huger 'RHOP' star sentenced to 1 year

Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested for assault in DC

The former leader of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for assault on Friday. Enrique Tarrio is accused of assaulting a woman who was protesting the release of him and other Jan. 6 rioters, thousands of whom were pardoned by President Donald Trump on his first day in office. 

Bomb threat at Kennedy Center cleared; Shen Yun shows to go on

A bomb threat at the Kennedy Center prompted an evacuation and road closures Thursday afternoon, but security has since given the all-clear, and performances will proceed as scheduled, according to a center spokesperson.

'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC

Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."