Washington DC Solar Farms Go Live, Quickly Approach Capacity

Community solar has emerged as a win-win for consumers’ wallets and the environment -- no solar panels required.

DC Statehood Approved By House As Senate Fight Looms

The D.C. statehood proposal faces a far tougher fight in the Senate, where simple Democratic control of the chamber won’t be enough.

DC Statehood Endorsed For First Time By Washington Area Leaders

The board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments formally endorsed D.C. statehood for the first time.

Financial State of the Union after COVID-19

The financial condition of the United States worsened by $10 trillion

Slain Capitol Police Officer Lies In Honor In Capitol Rotunda

The casket of Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who was killed earlier this month, was placed inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scam In Virginia, DC: What To Know

DC and Virginia's attorneys general have joined 44 other state AGs in asking tech companies to crack down on fake vaccine card sales online.

Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Jan. 6 Riot: Report

The officers are suing former President Donald Trump for physical and emotional injuries, according to reports.

Dream Amnesty Bad, Elitist Legislation

Cheap labor-addicted employers, immigration lawyers and immigration expansion advocates profit from amnesty

NoVA, DC: Check When Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Deposited

Some NoVA, DC residents have the latest stimulus payment. Plug your information into an IRS website to see when the third round arrives.

Congress Passes COVID Relief: What DC/VA Residents Need To Know

Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.

How We'll End The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Joe Biden Q&A

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: President Joe Biden shares his national strategy to fight COVID-19 with Patch readers.

Bowser Declares Snow Emergency; DC Schools Open Virtually

Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a snow emergency in response to the snow storm moving through the region.

U.S. Workers Brace for Elitists’ Amnesty

Congress today will announce the details of President Biden’s major amnesty that will reward illegal aliens

Biden’s Problematic Polling

Biden’s lenient immigration policies have encouraged large migrant caravans to come north

Governing by Executive Order Creates Bad Government

Expanding immigration through the stroke of a pen

DDOT Advancing Transportation Equity

In a podcast interview, a DDOT official discusses transportation equity in the district.

Capitol Police Heighten Travel Security For Lawmakers

As Capitol Hill remains on alert, D.C. residents may notice an increased police presence at area airports and Washington’s Union Station.

Pipe Bombs At RNC, DNC Planted Night Before Capitol Riot: FBI

The FBI released new photos of the explosive devices on Friday, including one that showed a device being placed under a bush.

Blair House Guest Quarters A Temporary Home For VP Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff settle in at Blair House while work is done at their official residence.

Washington, D.C. ranked no. 2 in the nation for Fiscal Health

Washington, D.C. had $920.4 million available to pay future bills

Police Officer Who Protected Lawmakers Escorts Kamala Harris

The police officer who led rioters away from hiding lawmakers during the siege of the U.S. Capitol escorts Harris to the inauguration.

Biden’s Inauguration Goes Off With No Security Issues

Joe Biden was safely sworn in as president in a Washington on edge, two weeks after pro-Trump rioters besieged the Capitol.

DC On Lockdown And On Edge Before Biden's Inauguration

Fencing lines the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex. Checkpoints sit at intersections. The U.S. Secret Service says it is prepared.

Norton, Beyer To Reintroduce Federal Body-Worn Camera Bill

If enacted, the Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act would require federal police officers to wear body cameras.

Pence Won't Attend Trump's Presidential Sendoff

Vice President Mike Pence is among those who will not be attending President Donald Trump’s sendoff event at Joint Base Andrews.

Biden’s Border Blunders

Amnesty, DACA, Hondurans at the border and more

Joe Biden Arriving In DC With Big Plans, Big Problems

Aides say Biden will use Wednesday's inaugural address in Washington to call for American unity.

Roberts To Swear In Yet Another President Who Opposed Him

Someday, perhaps, John Roberts will swear in a new president who doesn’t wish someone else was chief justice of the United States.

Life Goes On For DC Residents Adapting To Inauguration Security

District residents learn to live with the many closures and extra security ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of Joe Biden as president.

Garth Brooks Joins Lengthy Roster Of Biden Inauguration Acts

A star-studded concert is set to follow Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies.

History-Making Kicker Fuller To Participate In Biden Inauguration

Sarah Fuller, the Vanderbilt kicker, soccer player who became the first woman to play in a Power 5 Conference game, taped a video last week.

Fauci: 'We're Weeks Away' From Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Approval

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday the U.S. is only a few weeks away from seeing approval of Johnson & Johnson's and AstraZeneca's vaccines.

Secret Service, National Guard Bring Heightened Security To DC

Anticipating possible protests this weekend and around the inauguration, federal and District law enforcement tighten security in the city.

Black Cops Warned About Racist Capitol Police Officers For Years

More than 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Some say it’s no surprise white nationalists were able to storm the Capitol.

DC Prepares For Threat Of Violence Leading Up To Inauguration

More than 20,000 members of the National Guard are expected in D.C. to support increased security measures around the inauguration.

Coordinated Security Response Needed For Inauguration: DC Mayor

Mayor Muriel Bowser called for a more coordinated federal response to the threat of violence leading up to the Biden inauguration.

Transitioning from Trump

Among President Trump’s 75 million-strong voters, the day’s biggest question is what he’ll do during his next four years.

12 Surreal Photos Of Violence, Chaos At U.S. Capitol

As angry supporters rallied outside for President Trump, President-elect Joe Biden said chaos does not reflect a true America or who we are.

Updated: 4 Die At US Capitol; Bowser Extends Public Emergency

Mayor Bowser extends her public emergency 15 days and police officials provide details on their response to unrest at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump Mob Attacks Capitol; 4 Deaths; 69 Arrests; FBI Seeks Tips

DC public emergency extended 15 days; 1 person was shot to death and 3 others died from medical issues in Capitol mayhem. FBI asks for tips.