Politics & Govt in ...
President Biden proclaimed the third Saturday in May as Armed Forces Day, noting support for military service members and commitment to their care and inclusion.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The House passed the CRIMES Act to increase congressional oversight of D.C.'s criminal justice, amidst local opposition for overreaching into D.C. autonomy.
Two individuals are charged in a DOJ case for a scheme involving North Korean IT workers using stolen U.S. identities to infiltrate American companies.
A 70-year-old Colorado man was sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol riot, with 36 months supervisory release and a $2,000 fine.
A man was shot and killed in Prince George's County, with police investigating the scene on Hil Mar Drive. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
A man turned himself in after evading capture for two months following a non-lethal shooting in Southeast DC, resulting in his arrest for assault with a dangerous weapon.
President Biden signed the FAA Reauthorization Act into law to enhance traveler protections, impose automatic refunds for delays, and eliminate hidden fees to improve the air travel experience.
Police seek a burglary suspect for a break-in on Girard Street, NW Washington D.C., and ask public for assistance.
Weather & Environment in ...
Isolated showers are expected in Washington D.C., with a 20% chance worsening overnight to 70%, as reported by the National Weather Service. Rain is likely to continue into the weekend.
A D.C. man has pleaded guilty to a February carjacking, where he and others with a rifle robbed a rideshare driver. His sentencing is set for August 5.
Police in Southeast DC arrested a 15-year-old for an armed robbery involving a moped. The daylight incident occurred on May 13, and the search for accomplices continues.
DC police seek public help to identify suspects in a daylight robbery that occurred on April 18th in Southwest, releasing surveillance images for leads.
Two suspects turned themselves in after a violent altercation in Chinatown, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalization for a victim; both face assault charges.