Washington DC17 hrs agoSerial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prisonThe former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.17 hrs ago7 days agoTrump's victory arch design for US capital moves forwardThe new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.7 days ago7 days agoTrump plans new arch twice as tall as Lincoln Memorial - this is where it would goThe BBC's Ione Wells explains where the 250ft structure would be built and why it's controversial.7 days ago6 Apr 2026US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White HouseOfficials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.6 Apr 202631 Mar 2026'Art is a very powerful tool' - Golden toilet throne appears in DCThe installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.31 Mar 202627 Mar 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloomA period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.27 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous yearThe Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.14 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Joe Biden takes selfies with passengers as he takes commercial flightThe former president was stuck at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, after an hour-long ground stop delayed departures.27 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Trump directs federal authorities to manage sewage spill 'disaster' The sewer line rupture has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons into the Potomac River that runs through Washington DC17 Feb 2026...
