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April 17, 2021

World War I Memorial opens to the public in Washington -- one day after loud flyover during dedication

A new World War I Memorial opened to the public Saturday in Washington, D.C. -- one day after a dedication ceremony that included a military-jet flyover that caught some in the capital off guard. 

April 15, 2021

What are the Iran nuclear talks about?

Negotiations to bring the United States back into a landmark nuclear deal with Iran resumed Thursday in Vienna amid signs of progress — but also under the shadow of an attack this week on Iran’s main nuclear facility.

April 14, 2021

Capitol riot: IG to testify before Congress over blistering watchdog report on Jan. 6 security failures

The inspector general of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) will testify before Congress Thursday to answer questions from lawmakers about an internal report describing a multitude of missteps that left the force underprepared for the Jan. 6 riot. 

April 14, 2021

House committee advances DC statehood bill along party-line vote

A panel of House Democrats advanced legislation Wednesday to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state in the union after hourslong debate over the constitutionality of the plan and the political ramifications of a newly minted blue state. 

April 14, 2021

Capitol riot: Police officer won't face charges in fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt, prosecutors say

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not pursue charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer who allegedly shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Jan. 6 riot in Washington, D.C., officials announced Wednesday.

April 14, 2021

Daunte Wright protests: Crowd in Washington, DC, chants 'burn the precinct to the ground,' video shows

A video has emerged of protesters in Washington, D.C., chanting “burn the precinct to the ground” during demonstrations following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright. 

April 13, 2021

Jon Stewart continues fight in Washington for vets made sick from burn pit exposure

Jon Stewart is back in Washington in a continued effort to help the 3 million-plus veterans believed to have been made sick from their exposure to burn pits.

April 13, 2021

3 women shot, 2 fatally, in DC apartment set on fire; baby rescued

Homicide detectives from the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a Monday shooting that left two women dead and one injured.

April 13, 2021

22 state Republican AGs send letter arguing DC statehood is ‘unconstitutional'

Republican attorneys general from around the country came together in opposition to congressional Democrats' efforts to make Washington, D.C. a state, sending a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders claiming that the proposed legislation is unconstitutional.

April 13, 2021

Slain Capitol Officer William 'Billy' Evans lies in honor at Rotunda

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans will lie in honor at the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, marking the second memorial ceremony this year for a member of the department.