The US State Department: We welcome any diplomatic progress to resolve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
2 year agoJake Sullivan: " As Americans, we have our disagreements on politics. We have our disagreements on Iran policy. But we are united in our resolve against threats and provocations. We are united in the defense of our people. We are united in the defense of our people
White House says Iran will face severe consequences if it attacks any Americans, including the 52 people Tehran imposed sanctions on
2 year ago"If we're actually going to make progress, we're going to have to see deescalation, Russia pulling back from the threat that it currently poses to Ukraine," says Secretary of State Antony Blinken on pivotal US-Russia talks slated in Geneva this week
USCP: ALL CLEAR. The USCP has cleared the incident with the Suspicious Package outside of the Rayburn House Office Building Lower Independence Avenue Door. The area has reopened and any associated road and barricade closures will clear momentarily
ANOTHER CARJACKING (in DC's SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD, AGAIN.)-- 2-3 males (late teens/early 20's) forced driver from car at 9th St and Rhode Island Ave NW DC and carjacked the auto. No weapon was seen.
ARMED ROBBERY-- Davenport St and Broad Branch Rd NW DC. Gunman robbed victim of $$ then fled in a dark (gray) Toyota Camry with heavy tint and paper tags. Falcon assisting with canvas
The fire at the garden-style apartments on Garland Avenue spread to two stories, requiring rescues. The same complex was rocked by a natural explosion in 2016 that killed 7 and injured at least 70
Two gunmen robbed two other men, also beat and pistol-whipped the victims before they fled with their belongings INCLUDING THEIR JACKETS
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Friday toured the area of Colorado damaged by the Marshall fire
Shooting Investigation at 2350 hours in the 1700 block of T Street SE. No Lookout W/ EVENT #I20220010236 Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
SHOOTING-- A male arrived at a DC firehouse after getting shot. Police are searching for shooter and the crime scene which may be here at 17th St and T St SE DC. He has NLT injuries
The Washington Post:The president and first lady toured a damaged neighborhood and met with families who suffered losses in the Marshall fire
Police are going to give "positive identification of the two victims found in a container on Dec. 15 in the 2400 block of Fairhaven Avenue"
DC firefighters responded to 531 calls on Thursday, January 6th. There were 166 critical and 258 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 107 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire
Fire 300 block Parkland Pl. SE. @RedCrossNCGC requested for 8 displaced adults
Shooting Investigation at 0012 hours in the 3700 block of Hayes Street NE. W/ EVENT #I20220008898 Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
SHOOTING: 3700 Bl. of Hayes St. N.E. DCFD responding for reports of one individual with a gunshot wound injury. MPD on scene investigating. Severity of injuries unknown
2 year agoHundreds are gathered outside the Capitol this evening, as progressive activists and Democrat lawmakers hold a 'January 6 Candlelight Vigil for Democracy' on the west side of the Capitol Building January6th
State Department: Due to harsh and unjust sentences handed down to peaceful protesters, the Department of State today took steps to impose visa restrictions on eight Cuban officials implicated in attempts to silence the voices of the Cuban people through repression, unjust detentions, and harsh prison sentences.
President Biden nominated Army Lt. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla to be the next commander of U.S. military operations that include the Middle East
Working Fire 2700 block King Ave SE. DC firefighters extinguished a large exterior fire adjacent to a vacant building on the grounds of the old St. Elizabeth hospital complex. No extension inside. No injuries. Fire under control. Investigators enroute
Working Fire 2700 block King Ave SE. 1 story vacant building with fire showing
#ThrowbackThursday DC firefighters prepare to attack fire at scene of barricade situation at 1420 Madison St NW. Tear gas fired into the home to flush out a homicide suspect ignited the blaze, which took place February 21st, 1969
DC firefighters responded to 577 calls on Wednesday, January 5th. There were 160 critical and 285 non critical EMS dispatches, and 132 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire
.@DeputySecState will lead the US delegation to the talks with Russia in Geneva Monday and the NATO-Russia Council meeting on Wednesday, per @StateDept
Trump denounces Biden's "political theater" to divert attention from his "failure"
"This is not a land of kings, dictators and autocrats," adds @POTUS
The former president "could not be further away from the core American values," says @POTUS. Trump and his supporters "want to rule or they will ruin"
2 year agoChina, Russia and beyond "betting democracy's days are numbered," according to @POTUS. "They're betting America will become more like them and less like us
