This isn’t the FBI’s ‘spy house’ anymore, but it could be yours

WTOP News 1/6 12:35A Jimmy Alexander

For a quarter of a century, the house at 2619 Wisconsin Avenue was the most infamous private dwelling in D.C. s Glover Park neighborhood. Part of the reason was because across the street was the home...

On last night of Freedom 250 projections, some note parts of history left out

NBC DC (Local) 1/5 11:13P

Jan. 5 marked the end of something not seen often in D.C. — The Washington Monument turning into a projection screen. It s an interesting change,” said Marcus Board Jr., associate professor of political science at Howard University. “Usually you...

Unearth the fascinating history behind DC’s official rock

WTOP News 1/5 9:25P Matt Kaufax

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Unearthing the story of DC’s official rock Scientifically, it s called metagraywacke. Broadly speaking, it s a type...

WTOP reporter recounts the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, five years later

WTOP News 1/5 9:01P Mitchell Miller

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent remembers Jan. 6 riots Five years ago, on Jan. 6, I was inside the U.S. Capitol as...

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

WTOP News 1/5 12:20A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol , the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found. It’s not on display at the Capitol, as is required by...

This NICU nurse takes care of infants all while flying hundreds of feet in the air

WTOP News 1/4 10:20P Luke Lukert

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s “ Working Capital ” series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run. Many nurses in the D.C. area are responsible for taking care of people struggling...

What’s ahead for Congress in 2026?

WTOP News 1/4 9:35P Mitchell Miller

The 119th Congress in 2026 will pick up right where it left off at the end of 2025, addressing the issue of health care costs and trying to make sure federal funds don t run out when an agreement that...

‘Complex situation’: Local Venezuelan community reacts to the US capture of Maduro

WTOP News 1/4 9:18P Grace Newton

A small group of Venezuelans, their loved ones and advocates gathered Sunday at the General Simón Bolívar Memorial near the National Mall to celebrate the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his...

Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot

WTOP News 1/4 12:36A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025, former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell put his phone on “do not disturb” and left it on his nightstand to take a break from the news. That evening, after...

Maduro removal triggers White House protest

WTOP News 1/3 11:42P Jimmy Alexander

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Hundreds protest military action in Venezuela at White House Nine hours after President Donald Trump announced that...

First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries

WTOP News 1/2 11:29P Gaby Arancibia

The D.C. region will welcome the first weekend of 2026 with a full serving of chilly, cloudy conditions, and the potential for a few flurries. Temperatures for Saturday are forecast to be in the middle to high 30s, with wind gusts up to 10 mph....

They’ve had enough — dozens of lawmakers won’t seek reelection to Congress in 2026

WTOP News 1/1 10:19P Mitchell Miller

After Americans said goodbye to 2025, dozens of lawmakers will soon say the same to Congress after deciding not to run for reelection in 2026. More than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA

WTOP News 1/1 9:03P Brennan Haselton

You put one hop in, you put one hop out (sing it)! WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bluejacket Forbidden Nectar Hazy IPA for the...

Things to do in the DC area: Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more!

WTOP News 12/31 10:05P Michelle Goldchain

A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club event. (Courtesy Stereo Vision Photography) A fight between Miss Piggy and Steven Segal at the Elvis' Birthday Fight Club...

Teen charged in connection to murder inside Northeast DC apartment

WTOP News 12/31 9:46P Diane Morris

A 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday for the murder of a man inside a Northeast D.C. apartment. Related stories 17-year-old faces upgraded charges in shooting of off-duty firefighter in DC Arrest made in hate-based DC shooting death of transgender...