Sam Hartman, Washington Commanders QB, named next star of ABC's 'The Bachelor'

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman will look for love this offseason after being announced as the next star of ABC's "The Bachelor."

Van Hollen launches bid for Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen entered the race to serve as Senate Majority Leader in the upcoming Congress, initiating a rare intra-party contest against longtime Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.

DC shooting: 1 killed, 4 hurt in Logan Circle gym attack, suspect identified

One man was killed, and four other people were wounded early Thursday in a shooting that began inside a gym in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood.  The suspect barricaded himself in a nearby apartment, fired at officers and died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.

2 arrested near White House in separate vehicle crash, barricade incidents

Two people were arrested outside the White House on Monday morning following back-to-back security incidents that prompted a lockdown and sent tourists scrambling near Lafayette Park.

President Trump, UFC President Dana White to discuss press secretary job Monday

President Donald Trump says he’s offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Department of Justice to open an investigation into instances of Democratic lawmakers "threatening" to impeach Attorney General Todd Blanche, among others.

Secret Service arrests armed Venezuelan migrant near White House over alleged Trump assassination threat

An illegal immigrant from Venezuela was arrested near the White House Thursday after he was allegedly found inside a stolen vehicle carrying multiple guns and reportedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

What does it actually mean to flip Congress?

From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.

Trial date set for White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect

A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April. 

Suspect charged in D.C. shooting of National Guard member

A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

Trump says planned Washington arch could become military complex with drones, snipers

President Donald Trump said a planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery could serve as a “top grade military complex."

FAA approves Trump's triumphal arch, requires 'eternal flame' on top

President Trump's proposed triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery just cleared another hurdle, though it's unclear when construction could begin.

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report

The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.

Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.

Trump to mark 25th observance of 9/11 at Pentagon instead of Ground Zero: Reports

President Donald Trump plans to mark the 25th observance of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance is expected at Ground Zero.

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired over Charlie Kirk post

An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.