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Sunday marked the D.C. area’s first significant snowfall in two years. The snow began before dawn and blanketed the area, leaving about 2 to 3 inches on the ground – the perfect amount for snowball fights, sledding and snowmen.

A spectacular fireworks display lit up the National Mall Wednesday night during the finale of the “Celebrating America” inauguration event for President Joe Biden.  But many Washingtonians couldn’t go watch the show because of tight security downtown. Here’s a look at what you may have missed. The pyrotechnics lit up D.C.’s monuments as Kat...

On Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden became the country’s 46th president. With a presence of more than 20,000 National Guard troops, minimal crowds due to the coronavirus pandemic and the historic swearing in of the nation’s first female vice president with Black and South Asian ancestry, this inauguration was unlike any other in history. Even thou...

Nearly 200,000 flags are on display on the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration. The “Field of Flags” represents Americans who were unable to travel to Washington, D.C., for Inauguration Day amid the coronavirus pandemic and security threats. The Presidential Inaugural Committee lit the Field of Flags with 56 pillars...

A dress rehearsal for the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden was interrupted Monday when U.S. Capitol Police issued a security warning to everyone on Capitol grounds.  “All buildings within the Capitol Complex: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seek cover. USC...

As authorities prepare to restrict access to parts of downtown D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day amid warnings about the possibility of violence, the tension is palpable. Federal and local officials are coordinating enhanced security following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week. Photos from the days leading up to the inaugurati...

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, crowds of President Donald Trump’s supporters began to arrive in downtown D.C., some praying together in groups, as they prepared for their second day of demonstrations. Some arrived as early as 3 a.m. in order to see Trump speak at the Save America rally on the Ellipse, on the day that a joint sess...

Supporters of President Donald Trump are set to begin their second day of demonstrations in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, as Congress meets to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. Following a day and evening of mostly peaceful but sometimes tense rallies and speeches that ended with six arrests, Trump plans to add...

An explosion and a partial roof collapse at a Baltimore high-rise Wednesday morning has left at least 10 people injured, nine critically, Baltimore Fire says. Firefighters reported they rushed to rescue workers trapped in scaffolding. Those who were critically or seriously injured were rushed to hospitals, authorities said, and two people were t...

The White House has revealed its Christmas decorations for this year, providing a tour for news media on Monday before a reception for the volunteers who helped decorate. This year’s White House Christmas theme is “America the Beautiful,” a concept that aims to highlight the people, places and things that make the U.S. unique. Official ...