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WASHINGTON (7News) — As D.C. experiences heightened federal law enforcement activity following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha’s Vineyard ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The District is carrying out a homeless "encampment engagement" on Thursday near the Interstate 66 ramp in Foggy Bottom, the mayor’s office confirmed to 7News. This comes ...

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin called on VSP on Wednesday to investigate FCPS after reports that school officials approved and bankrolled student abortions.

If the individual is wanted on a warrant, they are under the jurisdiction of the US Marshals. If the individual happens to be undocumented, then they go to ICE.

More than 100 people have been arrested since the federal takeover operation began last week, President Donald Trump's administration tells 7News.

Over 50 minors stole and vandalized a store on Friday night in a felony offense, according to new details released by police.

A 33-year-old man was found shot in the Logan Circle neighborhood Monday night and later died at the hospital, marking this year's 100th homicide in D.C.

Fifteen properties in Washington, D.C., are being targeted by the D.C. Department of Buildings (DOB) for 486 housing violations and $546,606 in fines.

President Donald Trump on Monday officially invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

A local fisherman is reeling in a life-changing win at one of the most prestigious fishing tournaments in the world.

A public safety official in Prince George's County, Maryland, was placed on administrative leave as part of an investigation into hiring practices.