Groundbreaking for the National Medal of Honor Museum to take place this week
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Captain Chris Cassidy, president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, talks about breaking ground on an amazing new museum commemorating American heroes in Washington D.C.

Silver Spring explosion: 10 transported in apartment building blast, several unaccounted for

UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night. 

Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection

January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

Rep. Marie Newman reflects on Capitol riot, lessons learned from insurrection
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Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden's remarks on the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol and what her experience was like on that fateful day.

Lake Forest brothers plead guilty in Capitol riot
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Two North Shore brothers who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection each pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges connected with the breach.

Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.

Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody

The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.

Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.

Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end

A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.

GOP rep says he intentionally sidestepped House metal detectors to get legal standing to sue Pelosi

"That's OK," Clyde said of a $15,000 fine. "I'm good with the taking a hit for the team. But we're going to win on this and we're going to have House Resolution 73 declared unconstitutional because it is unconstitutional."

VIDEO:  Biden stumbles multiple times, falls as he boards Air Force One

President Biden stumbled twice and fell as he climbed the stairs to Air Force One on Friday morning at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

A good boy again: Biden’s dog will return to the White House

“He was going home,” Biden said. “I didn’t banish him to home. Jill was going to be away for four days. I was going to be away for two, so we took him home.”

New bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 14, and lasts through November 7, but some senators are pushing to stop moving clocks back and forth twice a year.

6 Capitol police officers suspended, 35 under investigation after Capitol riot, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for the U.S. Capitol Police has confirmed to FOX 5 that the Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers on Jan. 6, the day of the riot at the Capitol, and suspended six officers with pay.