Utah man sentenced to six months for threatening a D.C.-based Palestinian rights group, with subsequent supervised release and mental health program participation.

Brian J. Cole, Jr. is charged with planting IEDs at the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021, as Congress convened to confirm election results.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer initiated hearings into alleged widespread theft of federal funds in Minnesota, implicating state officials and some community members in a multi-billion-dollar social program fraud.

The DOI awarded $5.08 million to local governments to strengthen their wildfire response through the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program, as part of the Trump administration's commitment to preparedness.

Senators, led by Ron Wyden, question the impact of reallocating federal agents from violent crime to immigration enforcement, stressing the potential compromise to public safety and national security.

Mayor Muriel Bowser received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Go-Go Awards for her support of Go-Go music.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark reflects on the 5-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, criticizing Trump's influence on the event and stressing the importance of defending democracy.

An arrest has been made in the December homicide of 23-year-old Dennis Ziegler in Southeast DC; 19-year-old Kevin Dorsey Jr. is charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed.

Montgomery County's Holiday Alcohol Task Force reported 28 DUI arrests and issued numerous citations over the New Year's period in their effort to prevent impaired driving.

The National Weather Service details the current overcast conditions in Washington D.C. with a calm wind and a chilly temperature of 33°F. The forecast includes patchy fog, mostly cloudy skies, and potential rain later in the week.

Washington D.C. weather: mostly cloudy, highs near 45°F, calm winds. Tonight, lows around 36°F, clouds continue. Sunny Wednesday with highs near 58°F. Rain chances by Thursday night, increasing to 60% by weekend.

11-year-old Kayleygh Horbacz from Prince George's County was found safe after being reported missing. The police thanked the public on Facebook for their assistance.

The NWS issued an update on D.C. weather, describing overcast conditions, with a gradual clearing and temperatures ranging from 29°F to 41°F. A weekend forecast suggests cloudy skies, slight snow chances, and temperatures between 25°F and 58°F.