New Lawsuit Seeks Broad Limits on White House Bans Against Journalists
Six members of the public sued over White House press restrictions, arguing that retaliatory bans deny Americans access to independent reporting.
Scooter-riding, Ankle-monitored 18-Year-Old Arrested in Three Northwest Sexual Abuse Incidents
Police say the suspect approached victims, made unwanted sexual contact and fled in three incidents on October 16 in Northwest Washington.
Kennedy Center Records Fight Widens as Lawmaker Seeks Trump Administration Messages
Rep. Joyce Beatty is seeking emails and texts about Kennedy Center management and closure votes, challenging the administration's assertion of presidential privilege.
Trump Arch Could Break Ground November 5 as Opponents Seek Court Order
Federal officials say work on a proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge could begin November 5 if final approvals are granted, prompting a new request for a court injunction.
Smoking Materials Spark Alexandria Apartment Fire, Leaving 14 Units Uninhabitable
Alexandria fire investigators traced Sunday's South Pickett Street blaze to smoking materials discarded in a balcony planter. Fourteen apartments are uninhabitable.
National Guard Member Wounded in Shooting on Capitol Hill; Suspected Gunman Also Hurt
A National Guard member and a suspected gunman were hospitalized after troops encountered gunfire while intervening in a late-night fight on Eighth Street SE, police said.
Suspicious Letters Reach Congressional and Election Offices in Widening Federal Investigation
Federal investigators are tracing suspicious mailings sent to congressional offices and election administrators in multiple states; some contained white powder.
Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions and Tariffs Agreed to in the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Law
A White House executive order waives most new sanctions and tariffs required by a law enacted last month, while preserving older restrictions on Russia.
Union Station Rail Shutdown Begins Tonight, Disrupting Virginia Trains for Nine Days
Amtrak will close a critical junction south of Union Station after Friday service, disrupting Virginia-bound intercity trains and next week's VRE commute.
Army Presents Final Design Plans for Return of Confederate Memorial to Arlington Cemetery
Army cemetery officials presented final design plans for returning a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery, where the sculpture is expected to be reinstalled in 2027.