Washington DC

Crime 1 day ago

DC transit police officer stabbed at train station as Sec. Sean Duffy arrives to talk safety: 'Unacceptable'

A Washington, D.C., transit officer was stabbed in the face Tuesday afternoon as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was about to speak at a station about transit safety.

Crime 6 days ago

American car thefts surge as teenage bandits, international crime rings ship stolen vehicles overseas

U.S. cities are seeing a rise in carjacking as stolen vehicles are transported through shipping ports and arriving in West Africa in virtually untraceable transnational theft rings.

Police and Law Enforcement April 9

Plane undergoes security search 'away from main terminal' near DC after ominous sound reported during flight

Frontier Airlines plane deplaned near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday after a security incident was reported by the crew mid-flight.

Virginia April 9

Virginia shooting during illegal gun sale leaves 3 dead, police say

An illegal gun sale in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, devolved into a shooting that left three people dead, police say.

Travel April 8

Rare letter reveals 'profound' Christian faith of former atheist at the Museum of the Bible

A rare letter penned by C.S. Lewis in 1937 is on display at The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., in the new exhibit, "C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact."

Politics April 5

Protesters rally against Trump, Musk in 'Hands Off!' gatherings nationwide

Thousands of protesters gathered nationwide Saturday to protest Trump administration policies, including federal downsizing, reciprocal tariffs and immigration reform.

VIDEO April 5

‘Hands Off’ rally against Trump administration flood DC

Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera joins ‘Fox Report’ to discuss the anti-Trump and anti-DOGE protest occurring in Washington, D.C.

US April 3

Drugged suspect in 'altered mental state' stabs six, along with himself, during DC rampage: police

An intoxicated person randomly stabbed six people and himself in Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Media April 3

Veteran Washington Post columnist leaves paper, says Jeff Bezos' editorial changes spurred exit

Liberal columnist Eugene Robinson says he's leaving The Post as a result of the editorial shift being enforced by its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.

Russia April 3

Kremlin official says he's meeting Trump admin in first Russian visit to US since Ukraine war

Russia's special envoy on international economic and investment, Kirill Dmitriev, says he's in Washington meeting with the Trump administration.

Barack Obama April 2

Former President Obama photobombs children taking cherry blossoms pics in Washington

Former President Barack Obama apologized to a pair of children after accidentally photobombing their picture in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

Air And Space April 2

FAA increasing air traffic control staff, supervisors at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The FAA is increasing air traffic control staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., following a fatal January midair collision that killed 67 people.

Hunter Biden April 2

Hunter Biden agrees to be stripped of license to practice law in DC: court records

Former President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden agreed to be disbarred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., court records show.

Washington DC April 2

Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video

Authorities are working to identify people seen on video driving ATVs and dirt bikes inside the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C., over the weekend.

US March 31

FAA employee charged with assault after altercation in air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport

An FAA employee was arrested and charged with assault after a scuffle in the air traffic control tower at Reagan Washington National Airport on March 27.

Woke Culture March 31

Transgender activists' National Mall rally to be joined by a dozen members of Congress: organizers

Transgender protesters and activists are expected to hold a National Mall rally alongside a dozen congressional members in Washington on Monday afternoon for Trans Day of Visibility.

Lee Zeldin March 31

Zeldin shutters multimillion-dollar Biden EPA museum that 'scarcely' saw visitors

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the National Environmental Museum and Education Center will shutter after costing taxpayers millions under Biden administration,

Washington DC March 31

Expelled DC councilmember teases run for old seat despite federal bribery charge

Trayon White, an expelled D.C. councilmember, is teasing a re-election campaign for his old Ward 8 seat despite facing a federal bribery charge.

Travel March 31

Tourists question if simple act is 'illegal' amid cherry blossom season, park ranger reveals answer

Fox News Digital asked travelers in Washington, D.C., if it is "illegal" to touch or pick the cherry blossoms in bloom. Tourists shared thoughts as an NPS ranger revealed the answer.

Airlines March 30

Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport

Officials confirm that a kite reportedly struck a United Airlines flight from Houston to Washington D.C. while it was attempting to land on Saturday afternoon.

Politics March 30

Trump announces plan to chop down magnolia tree purportedly planted by Andrew Jackson: 'Must come to an end'

President Donald Trump has revealed plans to remove a tree from the White House thought to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.

Travel March 29

Travel do's and don'ts for DC cherry blossom season amid peak blooms: 'Pack your patience'

Peak bloom has been reached for the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., as millions of travelers and tourists arrive. A National Park Service ranger shared tips for seeing the blooms.

Airport News & Updates March 28

Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash in 'loss of separation' during Arlington National Cemetery flyover

A Delta plane carrying 131 passengers nearly collided with an Air Force jet in a 'loss of separation' Friday leading up to a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery.

Donald Trump March 28

Appeals court grants 'striking' temporary stay in Trump's firing of board leaders

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Friday overturned district court rulings that had ordered the reinstatement of fired adjudicatory entity members.

Washington DC March 28

Judges extend orders against deportation flights, including wartime act on violent Venezuelan gang members

A federal judge ruled Friday that a restraining order on the Alien Enemies Act will be extended through April 12, and another judge in Boston blocked the deportation of migrants.

Transportation March 27

DC plane crash victim's father says 'culture of complacency' allowed fatal accident to happen

The father of the American Airlines co-pilot who died in a midair collision near Reagan National Airport said a "culture of complacency" allowed the disaster to happen.

Washington DC March 25

Rep. Lauren Boebert suggests GOP could rename DC ‘District of America’: 'Keep the jokes at bay'

Washington, D.C., could be renamed to the "District of America," U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert told fellow lawmakers Tuesday during a hearing.

Health March 25

First confirmed case of measles in Washington, D.C. investigated by health officials

The first confirmed case of measles this cold and flu season has been confirmed in Washington, D.C. per a press release shared on Tuesday.

US Education March 25

Staffing reductions at Education Department haven’t hit FAFSA office amid Trump cuts, agency says

Orders to reduce the staff at the Department of Education haven't impacted the office that handles FAFSA or student loan services, according to the agency.

Immigration March 24

Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in high-profile deportation suit involving Venezuelan nationals

The D.C. Circuit Court will hear arguments after the Trump administration requested a stay on a judge’s order blocking deportation flights of Venezuelans to El Salvador.