No survivors after plane registered in Florida flew over DC, led to fighter jet scramble before crashing
The plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc, which is based in Florida. John Rumpel, who runs the company, told The New York Times that his daughter, 2-year-old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were aboard the plane. They were returning to their home in East Hampton, on Long Island, after visiting his house in North Carolina, he said.
The plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc, which is based in Florida. John Rumpel, who runs the company, told The New York Times that his daughter, 2-year-old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were aboard the plane. They were returning to their home in East Hampton, on Long Island, after visiting his house in North Carolina, he said.
Debt ceiling: Senate gives final approval to deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package.
Woman who threatened Nancy Pelosi with hanging during Jan. 6 Capitol riot sentenced to over 2 years in prison
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
The judge who sentenced 55-year-old Pauline Bauer on Tuesday convicted her of riot-related charges in January after hearing trial testimony without a jury.
U-Haul driver identified, charged after crashing truck into barriers near White House: police
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
According to court documents, a U.S. Secret Service investigator says 19-year-old Sai Kandula stated his goal was to “get to the White House, seize power, and be put in charge of the nation." When asked how he would do so – the 19-year-old allegedly said he would kill the president if he had to or hurt anyone in his way.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
DC government employee shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake, says DC Mayor
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake early Saturday morning is a D.C. government employee.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed Wednesday that the man who shot and killed 13-year-old Karon Blake early Saturday morning is a D.C. government employee.
Missing DC real estate executive: Ana Walshe's husband arrested in Mass. for misleading police
A search continues for Ana Walshe, a D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who worked and lived in D.C., after she disappeared on New Year's Day, and as police have taken her husband into custody for misleading a police investigation.
A search continues for Ana Walshe, a D.C. real estate executive from Massachusetts who worked and lived in D.C., after she disappeared on New Year's Day, and as police have taken her husband into custody for misleading a police investigation.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
Washington National Cathedral bell tolls 96 times for Queen Elizabeth II
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Washington National Cathedral funeral bell tolled 96 times Thursday night.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling
Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement.
Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
Capitol Riot suspect, leader of the Oath Keepers speaks from D.C. jail
For the first time Kelly Meggs, Florida’s self-proclaimed leader of the Oath Keepers is talking to FOX 35 News about January 6, 2021.
For the first time Kelly Meggs, Florida’s self-proclaimed leader of the Oath Keepers is talking to FOX 35 News about January 6, 2021.
Florida family wants charges dropped against dad, brother in Jan. 6 probe
Ring doorbell video captured the moment the FBI knocked on Casey Cusick’s front door of his Palm Bay home, guns in hand. The 36-year-old was handcuffed the second he answered the door and steps outside.
Ring doorbell video captured the moment the FBI knocked on Casey Cusick’s front door of his Palm Bay home, guns in hand. The 36-year-old was handcuffed the second he answered the door and steps outside.
Contents of second time capsule discovered in Richmond unveiled
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.
Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.