Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

Washington Commanders' player Brian Robinson, Jr. hospitalized after shooting in Northwest D.C.

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. remains hospitalized and is recovering after he was shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. during what police believe was an attempted robbery.

Shots fired in downtown DC near White House, National Mall: police

Authorities say a juvenile and two adults have been detained by officers after shots were fired early Friday morning in downtown D.C. near the National Mall and the White House.

Sole survivor of lightning strike outside White House speaks out

The lone survivor of a deadly lightning strike outside the White House a few weeks ago is now speaking out about her experience to FOX 5 DC.

Justice Department files motion to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time about this week's FBI search of former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate, explaining that he's asked the judge to unseal details of the search warrant.

Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC

A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says

White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."

Illinois lawmakers discuss solutions to gun violence — what to know

In the wake of the Highland Park shooting and the constant barrage of bullets in Chicago, two state Democrats are calling for a bipartisan solution.

Chicago police chief testifies at congressional hearing on gun violence

Senators heard testimony Tuesday on how gun violence is rocking police departments across the nation, and among the witnesses was a Chicago police chief.

A list of every known Illinois resident charged in the U.S. Capitol breach

In Illinois, at least 30 residents face charges for their role in the U.S. Capitol breach. They come from all around the state and include a onetime CEO, a Chicago police officer and an alleged member of the Proud Boys.

Illinois congresswoman arrested for blocking traffic during abortion rights protest
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Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.

Schakowsky among 16 members of Congress arrested during abortion protest near Supreme Court

Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.

Highland Park families march in DC for gun control

Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people, including many from the Chicago area, marched on Washington demanding a nationwide ban on assault weapons.