Aug 06 Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker By Alanna Durkin Richer, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press The incident happened early Sunday in Logan Circle. Police say a group of teenagers tried to carjack Coristine and his significant other. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: NTSB hearing on midair collision near Washington, D.C., continues for third day By Josh Funk, Associated Press Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to improve safety measures, pointing to ignored warnings. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 3:43 What to expect as Washington hosts Trump’s military parade By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela, Claire Mufson Since his first term, President Trump has dreamed of a grand military parade. Saturday, it will finally take place. The occasion is the Army’s 250th birthday and also Trump’s birthday. The multi-million dollar parade promises to feature a dazzling display… Continue watching
Jun 12 Six in 10 of U.S. adults say Trump’s military parade is not good use of money, new AP-NORC poll finds By Meg Kinnard, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The poll finds about 4 in 10 U.S. adults "somewhat" or "strongly" approve of the parade, while about 3 in 10 "somewhat" or "strongly" disapprove. About 3 in 10 neither approve nor disapprove. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for DC in ceremony By Associated Press Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 3:34 Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Two Israeli embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were shot and killed Wednesday night in Washington. The killings sparked immediate, global outrage and anger. The assailant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with other crimes. Continue watching
May 22 Watch 7:11 ‘Stop delegitimizing us,’ Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A day after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed in Washington, Nick Schifrin spoke with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and discussed the murders and Israel's war in Gaza. Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: Federal authorities announce murder charges in fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers By Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington as they left an event at a Jewish museum told police after his arrest, “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza," federal… Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump and Musk’s federal cuts in Washington, DC By Dave Collins, Associated Press Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 2:22 The history and symbolism of Washington’s iconic cherry blossoms By Lisa Desjardins, Veronica Vela The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history… Continue watching