Ransomware gang threatens release of Washington, DC police records

A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington, D.C., police department says negotiations over payment have broken down and it will release sensitive information that could put lives at risk if more money is not offered.

2 DC police officers accused of drag racing charged with reckless driving

A current D.C. police officer, as well as a former officer, have finally been charged in connection with an alleged drag racing incident that left two patrol cars totaled.

Senior CDC official who issued early warnings about COVID-19 resigns

In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.

EPA proposes phaseout of greenhouse gas coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners

In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct

Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.

Ashli Babbitt's family to file $10 million lawsuit against Capitol Police, officer who shot her

The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt is planning to sue the U.S. Capitol Police and the unidentified officer who fatally shot her during the Jan. 6 riot in which she was killed. 

VIDEO: The president picks a dandelion for the first lady

The president suddenly stopped to pick a dandelion for the first lady on the Ellipse near the White House.

FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.

Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.

DC cop cars totaled after officers drag race in NE, says commander

Two D.C. police cars were totaled after officers decided to drag race each other, according to an internal email obtained exclusively by FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts.

House passes DC statehood legislation

The House has passed legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. after a much heated debate on the floor Thursday.

DC crosswalk transforms into dance floor as group entertains drivers

A group of dancers strutted their stuff on a crosswalk in D.C. this week as they entertained drivers waiting at a stoplight with laughter and music.

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.

National World War I Memorial unveiled in nation’s capital

Friday marks the official opening of the newly constructed National World War I Memorial site in Washington, D.C.

House committee votes to advance bill on slavery reparations

A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.

Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House

The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.