Stories from Washington DC · United States

The Department of Interior is conducting resurfacing work on a national monument in Washington DC. The monument last underwent major renovations 15 years ago and receives annual deep cleanings. Officials stated the monument requires regular and expensive refills.

A committee is investigating allegations that leadership within the Metropolitan Police Department manipulated crime statistics.

Metropolitan police have cleared the crash scene on northbound DC 295. The incident occurred on the N2 highway, which is reportedly taking some time to clear up.

The research and advocacy group PHI estimates the United States will need to fill nearly 10 million caregiving jobs over the next decade. Advocacy group member Rita Sibonauter and local neighbors held a demonstration this morning to protest workforce reductions.

Two individuals wearing dark clothing shot multiple people in the 400 block of I Street in Washington DC. One victim was a five-year-old child playing in a courtyard who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The proposed budget includes a $4.6 billion reduction for the Environmental Protection Agency, representing a 52 percent cut. Full Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro stated the reduction would gut research funding.

The Green Bell Guardian Program assists individuals with autism or dementia who may wander into danger. John Dohmann of TLP stated the program is designed for nonverbal individuals who might not realize they are in danger or be able to express it.

Prosecutors allege a woman named Allen traveled from California to Chicago and then to Washington D.C. via Amtrak. Prosecutors allege she traveled with at least two firearms across state lines with the intent to commit a felony.

Chronic absenteeism across the Washington DC school district dropped to 18.6 percent this year, down from 20 percent previously. District officials stated the trend is moving in the right direction. However, officials also noted that too many students continue to miss class time.

The Justice Department is moving forward with potential indictments against Jim Comey. Attorney Lindsay Halligan was serving unlawfully. The former FBI director is being targeted by the justice system again in the United States. He is expected to speak to a leading legal analyst regarding the development. No specific details regarding the nature of the charges were provided in the broadcast. Comey deleted the post and apologized, stating he did not realize the connection to violence. The posts featured seashells arranged in the numbers 86 and 47. The DOJ describes 86 as slang for rejecting or eliminating and 47 as a reference to Donald Trump as the 47th president. Professor Daniel Richmond noted this would be the third attempt by the Trump DOJ to indict Comey since last fall. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has overseen active meetings regarding a classified information case.