Washington, D.C. expands curfew for people 17 and younger to curb youth crime

Trump is Considering a Takeover of the District of Columbia Here’s Why That’s a Good Idea.

The crime and dysfunction in Washington, D.C., is an embarrassment to the country. President Donald Trump rightly called out the problem at a press conference on Tuesday and offered a solution. “We have tremendous power at the White House to run...

'Queer Eye' to visit Washington, D.C. for 10th and final season

1 of 5 | From left, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jeremiah Brent and Karamo pose in Washington, D.C., for Season 10 of "Queer Eye," coming to Netflix. Photo courtesy of Netflix July 9 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Wednesday that...

Netanyahu leaves Washington D.C. without any fanfare or announcements

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after two days of meetings with the Trump administration — but without the public appearances or breakthrough announcements of his previous trips. Instead, Netanyahu...

‘Queer Eye’ Heads to Washington, D.C., for 10th and Final Season

Spokane teen advocating for Type-1 Diabetes funding in Washington D.C.

She was chosen to participate in this year's Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress, advocating for Type-1 Diabetes research and funding. SPOKANE, Wash. — A Lewis and Clark High School Cheerleader and member of the drama department took her skills...

This Day in History on July 9: Washington, D.C. Established as Nation's Capital

July 9 has been a day of remarkable events across the globe, marking significant turning points in history, culture, and science. Moving back in time, July 9 witnessed the birth of the United States' first capital. In 1790, the Residence Act was...

Federal Court Clash in Judiciary Square, Washington D.C. (ZIP 20001) : Judge Swats Down Jan. 6 Restitution Refund Request – DOJ Backlash Grows

Judiciary Square, Washington D.C. (ZIP 20001) – A federal judge issued a scathing rebuke Tuesday, denying a controversial motion to refund restitution payments made by January 6 rioters, and openly criticizing the Department of Justice under the...

DC leaders respond to President Trump's latest federal takeover comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — When asked about President Donald Trump, once again talking about a potential federal takeover of D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser pointed to the District’s limited Home Rule authority. “When a President has both houses of the...

DC BLOX Adds New Subsea Cable Hub in Florida

DC BLOX Press Release July 9, 2025 New Campus to Expand International Access to the Eastern United States for Hyperscalers and Global Communications Providers ATLANTA, GA. – July 9, 2025 – DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data centers and...

DC police identify suspect in shooting that left 3-year-old girl dead

WASHINGTON - A man accused in a shooting in Southeast D.C. that left a three-year-old girl dead has been identified. Police have not yet found him and are asking the public for help locating the suspect. What we know: Police are searching for...

DC Studios attempts a reputation reset with light and fun Superman

He's tangled with power-hungry megalomaniacs, pissed-off Kryptonians and a pretty unflattering beard, but Superman's latest challenge may well be his greatest yet. Fast Facts about Superman What: The Man of Steel faces a crisis of public...

DC police search for 3 suspects accused of burglary at northeast business

Police are working to identify and locate three people who are involved in a burglary in northeast D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), around 5:10 a.m. on July 7, three people illegally entered an establishment in the 1300...

DC issues showcause to all staff of Koderma school, withholds salaries

DC council passes amended RENTAL Act despite Bowser's opposition amid housing crisis

WASHINGTON (7News) — An act aimed to reshape rental housing, evictions and tenant protections passed with a council member's markups on Wednesday amid an affordable housing crisis in D.C., officials said. This passed although D.C. Mayor Muriel...

Officials in Washington, D.C., announce increased reward of $40,000 in killing of UMass Amherst senior

According to officials, Tarpinian-Jachym was at the intersection in northwest Washington D.C. when “multiple suspects” jumped out of a car and began firing at a group of people. Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target, police said. A black...

DC’s Boys and Girls Club fights to regain funding

Leaders at the Jelleff Recreation Center in D.C. were shocked to discover its operational budget was zeroed out in Mayor Muriel Bowser's fiscal 2026 budget. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington is working with the D.C. Council to restore...

Arrest made in 1999 deadly stabbing of DC woman, police say

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — More than 25 years after a woman was stabbed to death in Northeast D.C., authorities have announced an arrest in the cold case. Watch MPD discuss the case The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) on Wednesday said...

Nearly 400 DC kids to receive free swim lessons this summer following $35,000 donation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Hundreds of kids in the D.C. area will learn how to swim this summer for free. Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is partnering with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington to provide hundreds of young...

President Trump is considering a federal takeover of Washington, DC

“We could run D.C. I mean, we’re looking at D.C.,” said President Donald Trump this Tuesday during a cabinet meeting. “We don’t want crime in D.C. We want the city to run well.” Washington D.C. was established as the nation’s capital in 1800, when...