Washington DC

LIFESTYLE 2 hours ago

Short questions with Dana Perino for Griff Jenkins

National correspondent Griff Jenkins tells Dana Perino about his standout reporting assignments, the most adventurous thing he's ever done and the three presidents he'd invite to a dinner party.

Washington DC 3 hours ago

DC mayor's taxpayer-funded trip to ritzy The Masters golf tourney called an 'economic development visit’

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser traveled to the Masters using city funds, with the trip part of a business plan to "promote sports and economic development."

Maryland 9 hours ago

Arrest made in 2017 murder of DC police officer

Baltimore prosecutors announced Wednesday the arrest of 24-year-old Dion Thompson, who is accused of killing Washington, D.C. police Sgt. Tony Mason Jr.

Washington DC 1 day ago

Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease

The Labor Department announced Tuesday it has issued a new federal rule on miners' safety; the rule cuts down the permissible exposure limit for crystalline silica, linked to black lung disease.

Washington DC 2 days ago

Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

As President Joe Biden hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office on Monday, Biden urged the U.S. House to take up supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel.

Christianity 2 days ago

Beverly LaHaye, founder of Concerned Women for America, dead at 94

Beverly LaHaye, a Christian activist who founded the Washington, D.C.-based Concerned Women for America, passed away this week at the age of 94.

This Day in History 3 days ago

On this day in history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln passes away

President Abraham Lincoln died on this day, April 15, 1865, about nine hours after he was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln and his wife had been watching a play at Ford's Theatre in D.C.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

On this day in history, April 14, 1910, President Taft throws out first pitch at MLB game

On this day in history, April 14, 1910, President William Howard Taft became the first U.S.president to throw out the first pitch on baseball's Opening Day. The game was held in Washington, D.C.

LIFESTYLE 6 days ago

250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that the country of Japan will be giving an additional 250 cherry trees to the United States.

FBI April 11

FBI director warns of 'elevated' public, national safety; pushes for increased funding

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday will warn of an "elevated threat" for U.S. public safety and national security while pushing for an increased budget.