Lafayette Square

The use of force on peaceful protesters and journalists in the District triggered international outrage. Now Congress is looking into it. The House Committee on Natural Resources held the first hearing Monday. Investigative Reporter Jodie Fleischer reports on the key questions for lawmakers.

Federal authorities have charged four men in connection with a failed effort last week to pull down the statue of President Andrew Jackson near the White House.

As anti-racism demonstrators vandalize and topple monuments across the country, the president is threatening arrests and prison time. He said he will soon issue an executive order to protect monuments. President Donald Trump said in tweets Tuesday that anyone who vandalizes a monument on federal land can be arrested and face as much as 10 years in prison. He said…

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he plans to sign an executive order to protect monuments and punish anyone who vandalizes them.

There were intense moments near the White House Monday as protesters tried to take down a statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.

The U.S. Secret Service now admits that one of its employees used pepper spray during protests near the White House earlier this month. Officers from the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Park Police advanced on a crowd of protesters on June 1 to clear the street in front of Lafayette Square before President Donald Trump walked to St. John’s...

Lafayette Square reopened to the public after being closed off during protests in downtown D.C. following the death of George Floyd. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Trump administration, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo

Archbishop Wilton Gregory condemned President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for using a Catholic shrine in Washington, D.C. as a “photo opportunity.” This is the second time this week that Trump has been accused of misusing places of worship for political gain.

Protesters took over the streets of Washington D.C. again Sunday night to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who died pleading for air while in police custody. They surrounded Lafayette Square demanding more action. Flash bangs crackled in the air and police deployed what appeared to be tear gas multiple times in their attempt to get the...

Protesters gathered at “Lights for Liberty” vigils in the D.C. area Friday night in support of immigrants across the country.

Protesters held a “Lights for Liberty” vigil at Lafayette Square to show support for migrants Friday night. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

A man sitting on an “electronic wheelchair-type scooter” set his jacket on fire in front of the White House Friday afternoon, the U.S. Secret Service said.

A man is in custody after setting himself on fire outside the gates of the White House, sparking a massive police response and shutting down roads. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Officials from around the region have been preparing for Sunday’s Unite The Right Rally for a long time, and D.C. Police expect even more counterprotesters than white supremacists. News4’s Darcy Spencer gives the latest information about Sunday’s events.

D.C.’s mayor has raised the city’s emergency level ahead of a white nationalist rally on Sunday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Metro’s board chair is backtracking from an idea to use special trains for demonstrators participating in a white supremacist rally. The proposal sparked immediate backlash. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

A day after saying Metro was considering providing separate trains for opposing groups during the “Unite the Right” rally in D.C. on Aug. 12, the chairman of the transit agency’s board now says there will be no separation.

Metro is considering providing separate trains for opposing groups when demonstrators come to Washington, D.C., for a “Unite the Right” rally Aug. 12, Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans said.

D.C. police and Metro are working on potentially controversial safety plans ahead of the Unite the Right rally. Mark Segraves reports.