Mar 01 WATCH: Nikki Haley campaigns in Washington ahead of D.C. Republican primary By Will Weissert, Associated Press The former ambassador to the United Nations noted that she outraised Trump in January and insisted that the donations have continued to flow despite lacking a long-term plan to challenge the former president's commanding lead in the primary. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks at March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied for the March for Life as snow fell in the nation's capital Friday, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated. Continue reading
Jan 17 The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Interior Department is updating and expanding an Obama-era plan to promote solar power on public lands in the West. Continue reading
Jan 13 Global day of protests draws thousands to D.C., other cities in pro-Palestinian marches By Danica Kirka, Fatima Hussein, Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press Thousands of demonstrators converged in the U.S. capital on Saturday to call for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza as part of a global day of protests against the longest and deadliest war between Israel and Palestinians in 75 years. Continue reading
Jan 10 D.C. to consider new public safety bill to stem rising violent crime By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The measure unveiled Wednesday largely repackages and consolidates previous proposals and temporary anti-crime legislation, including stiffer penalties for a host of gun-related offenses and wider leeway for judges to detain suspects prior to their trial. Continue reading
Nov 24 Police solving far fewer cases as homicides rise in Washington, D.C. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press As the number of homicides in Washington, D.C., rises, the percentage that are solved by the Metropolitan Police Department has dropped this year. Continue reading
Nov 14 Supporters of Israel rally in Washington under heavy security, crying ‘never again’ By Rebecca Santana, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A succession of speakers took the stage to denounce Hamas' bloody incursion Oct. 7 and what the speakers said was a virulent spread of antisemitism internationally. Continue reading
Nov 04 Thousands march in capitals around the world demanding cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war By Fatima Hussein, Oleg Cetinic, Associated Press From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 5:04 What led to the rat population boom and how cities are responding By Courtney Norris, Shoshana Dubnow Rats, the furry nuisance that once was a sometimes issue, have become a bigger problem over the pandemic years. Courtney Norris and Dorothy Hastings explore what led to the rise in the rat population. Continue watching
Aug 28 Bidens drop by a D.C. middle school math class to welcome back students By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The Bidens went to Eliot-Hine Middle School, located east of the U.S. Capitol, to mark the District of Columbia's first day of school for the 2023-24 year. Continue reading