Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect

A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary

Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.

How to watch UFC Freedom250; LIVE coverage on FOX LOCAL

UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.

UFC Freedom250 fighters guide: Everything to know before White House fights

The Octagon has taken its place on the South Lawn and the lineup has been set as the countdown begins for a historic fight night in the nation's capital.

President Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center - but it's hard to see that

President Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a top official for the art venue confirmed, but onlookers who wanted to see the change were having a hard time doing so.