FBI special agent carjacked in Washington, D.C. Thursday, November 30 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- An FBI special agent was carjacked at gunpoint in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple law enforcement sources.The incident occurred near the 1200 block of Constitution Ave., NE.The agent was driving a blue Chevy Malibu, which contained the agent’s body armor... Read More.
Congresswoman said she faced death threats after being attacked in her DC apartment Wednesday, November 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Angie Craig's physical injuries healed relatively quickly after a February assault in her apartment building -- but her "mental and emotional" recovery has taken "much longer" and is ongoing while she grapples with continued safety concerns, she said in a new... Read More.
Tens of thousands expected in DC for pro-Israel rally, with National Guard assisting police Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The National Guard will be assisting local police on Tuesday as tens of thousands of people are expected to attend two large-scale demonstrations in the nation's capital, according to officials.The first rally, the "March For Israel," is being organized by the Jewish... Read More.
Thousands of protesters gather in DC to call for a cease-fire in Gaza Sunday, November 5 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters came together Saturday to call for a cease-fire and an end to the siege on the Gaza Strip at a march in Washington, D.C.'s Freedom Plaza. The protest was organized by nine groups and has participation from over... Read More.
200 people have died from gun violence in DC this year: Police Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A student was shot and killed on Tuesday just blocks from his high school, according to police. The student's death marks the 200th homicide in the District of Columbia this year, according to police statistics.The number of homicides in the nation's... Read More.
Streaming competitors band together for lobbying power in Washington, DC Tuesday, September 26 by ABC NewsWhile the competition for content in the streaming world can be cutthroat, many of the major platforms are now united — for better representation versus lawmakers in Washington, D.C.Axios first reported the creation of the Streaming Innovation Alliance, which brings... Read More.
DC police announce arrest in Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old girl Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Washington, D.C., police have arrested a suspect in connection to the Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old Arianna Davis.On Monday, D.C. police said they had arrested Karon Gregory, 19, and charged him with first-degree murder while armed.Davis was shot in the upper body... Read More.
Reward up to $30K for homicide suspect who escaped from DC hospital 1 week ago Wednesday, September 13 by ABC NewsWASHINGTON -- A reward has climbed to $30,000 as authorities search for a homicide suspect who escaped from a Washington, D.C., hospital one week ago.When Christopher Haynes, 30, was arrested on Sept. 6, he complained of a preexisting ankle injury, according to... Read More.
Georgia Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency over inflation, blames DC Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in response to high inflation, blaming policies coming out of Washington, D.C.Kemp is temporarily suspending Georgia's excise tax -- taxes enforced on particular goods, services and activities -- on motor and locomotive fuel,... Read More.
Homicide suspect escapes from DC hospital, George Washington University students shelter-in-place for hours Thursday, September 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A homicide suspect is on the run after escaping from custody at a Washington, D.C., hospital, authorities said.Christopher Haynes, a 30-year-old who was arrested on Wednesday for homicide, escaped from GW Hospital at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday, according to D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department.Haynes... Read More.
Chipotle agrees to $300K settlement over child labor allegations in DC Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to a six-figure settlement after an investigation in the nation's capital "identified over 800 potential violations of Washington, D.C.'s child labor laws over the past three years," D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced on Monday.Schwalb's... Read More.
Trump indictments in DC, Georgia see overlapping charges, complications: Experts Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's multiple criminal indictments have led to unprecedented times in the country's legal system, particularly when it comes to the allegations of his interference with the 2020 election, legal experts said.Prosecutors in Georgia and the federal special counsel have... Read More.