BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
DC medical examiner says Capitol officer’s death in January 6 riot was not homicide
The D.C. medical examiner’s office has released its findings regarding the cause of death of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick.
Fallen Capitol Police officer William ‘Billy’ Evans lies in honor at US Capitol
The body of fallen U.S. Capitol Police veteran William "Billy" Evans is lying in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda.
"Their dad was their hero": Family of fallen USCP Officer Billy Evans releases statement
The family of the U.S. Capitol Police officer who was killed during a Friday attack outside the U.S. Capitol has released a statement detailing the life and legacy of their husband, father and friend.
Video: Capitol ramming suspect caught on camera shopping for knife before attack
A man suspected of ramming two Capitol police officers, killing one, before jumping out of the vehicle with a knife was caught on camera shopping for the weapon shortly before the incident, according to a report.
Man charged after video shows drivers doing donuts on Capital Beltway
Maryland State Police have confirmed at least one driver has received six traffic citations and fines totaling $1,800 after video showed drivers allegedly stopping traffic, driving recklessly and doing donuts, or burnouts, on the Capital Beltway on Sunday.
U.S. Capitol Police officer, suspect dead after car rams into barricade
The U.S. Capitol campus was locked down Friday afternoon after a car rammed into a barricade, killing one U.S. Capitol Police officer and injuring another.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Secret Service arrests Oregon man accused of assaulting Swiss ambassador, breaking into residence
Christian David Mandeville allegedly entered Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud's residence and refused to leave
Teen girls, 13 and 15, charged in deadly botched carjacking, taser attack near Nats Park
Authorities say they have arrested and charged two teen girls in a deadly attempted carjacking and taser attack that happened Tuesday afternoon near Nationals Park in Southeast D.C.
Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD
The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.
Investigators discover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol on Thursday
Law enforcement is on high alert around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm it again.
Capitol Police increasing security ahead of March 4 due to ‘concerning information and intelligence’
U.S. Capitol Police sources tell FOX 5 they have received an intelligence bulletin warning of a militia plot to breach the Capitol this Thursday, March 4.
6 Capitol police officers suspended, 35 under investigation after Capitol riot, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for the U.S. Capitol Police has confirmed to FOX 5 that the Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers on Jan. 6, the day of the riot at the Capitol, and suspended six officers with pay.
National Guard could stay in DC until the fall, source reveals to FOX 5
An internal e-mail obtained by FOX 5 reveals members of the National Guard might still be in D.C. through the Fall of 2021.
Epic snowball fight breaks out on National Mall after DC's first big snowfall in years
A bunch of Washingtonians hit the National Mall on Sunday afternoon to pelt each other with snowballs outside the Smithsonian Castle.
10 GOP senators request meeting with President Biden to negotiate less-costly COVID-19 relief plan
A group of Senate Republicans called on President Joe Biden to meet them at the negotiating table as the newly elected president signaled he could move to pass a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package with all Democratic votes.
Capitol Police chief apologizes for failing to prepare for US Capitol riot
The interim chief of the Capitol Police apologized Tuesday for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection despite having warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress.
National Guard troops forced out of Capitol, relocated to nearby parking garage
A day after President Joe Biden’s inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D.C. and head home.