Washington DC | Local News | Top Stories The latest local and breaking news for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Thursday, May 7 WUSA9 DC (Read more) • Planning commission weighs plans to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building • WNBA 2026 Draft | Washington Mystics picks • National mall shooting suspect shouted 'F---- the White House' after firing at Secret Service, documents say • DC sees slight tourism growth in 2025 • Protester comes down after 6 days on Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge • DC mayor hints at changes in crime reporting after 13 MPD officials given termination papers • Mayor Bowser says MPD crime stats should get second look • He's running 300+ laps around the Washington Monument, here's why WTOP DC (Read more) • Mac and cheese bowls, walking tacos and cricket chips: The National Mall gets a tasty upgrade • What the federal government is doing to attract and keep workers, after thousands of jobs lost last year • DC mayor responds to police suspensions over alleged crime stat manipulation • Florida man faces charges after ending multiday protest atop DC’s Frederick Douglass bridge • One of DC’s oldest homes hits the market • DC man stabbed Wunder Garten bouncer after being turned away at last call, prosecutors say • Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover • Multiple high-ranking DC police leaders placed on leave after crime stats probe DC NEWS NOW (Read more) • Cooler with some spotty showers early Thursday, PM sun • Former Secret Service agent explains undercover patrols near White House, National Mall after shooting • Grant funding to help small DC business owners • Man found guilty in 2022 deadly pedestrian crash near the White House • SSgt. Andrew Wolfe's mother Melody Wolfe speaks at White House • Scattered showers possible, getting cooler Thursday • Mayor responds as 13 DC officers face termination in connection with crime stats investigation • Tourism numbers increase for 3rd straight year in DC