3 years agoSenior admin officials say the US has finalized sanctions options in the event that Russia invades Ukraine. The Biden administration has sanctions targets and implementation measures "ready to go to be issued when those tanks cross the border," one official said
3 years agoJustice Department creating unit focused on domestic terrorism. FBI investigations into suspected domestic violent extremists has more than doubled since the spring of 2020
3 years agoShooting Investigation in the 4600 block of Hillside Road SE. No lookout at this time
3 years ago4600 blk Hillside Rd SE DC. One male teen taken to trauma center from this scene with a NLT gunshot wound. Another gunshot victim arrived at a hospital with another minor GSW in a bullet-ridden auto
3 years agoSHOOTING: 4600 Bl. of Hillside Rd. S.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries
3 years agoWATERFRONT ROBBERY-- Person on the waterfront boardwalk here in DC was robbed of a smartphone after robber went thru victim's pockets. Police are canvassing for suspect now
3 years agoThe House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to two Republican strategists and a Trump administration official regarding their involvement in the planning of one of the rallies that preceded the deadly attack
3 years agoUnder Secretary Victoria Nuland: Diplomacy with Russia, @NATO, and the @OSCE is the best option to resolve the crisis Russia has created for Ukraine, for European security, and for global security. No one needs a conflict now, least of all Russia
3 years agoDepartment of State:.@StateDeptSpox discusses Somalia's decision to complete the country's long-overdue parliamentary elections by February 25. "We call on all of Somalia's national and federal member state leaders to adhere to the newly agreed timeline and correct the procedural irregularities
3 years agoBiden says he backs changes in Senate rules to approve electoral reforms
3 years agoShooting Investigation at 1608 hours in the 500 block of 11th St SE. No Lookout
3 years ago25yo leader of the neo-Nazi Atomwaffen Division gets 7 years behind bars for plot to target journalists and others Kaleb Cole was convicted on a total of 5 counts, including mailing threatening communications, per @TheJusticeDept
3 years agoWhite House: North Korea's missile tests violate Security Council resolutions
3 years ago# At approx 8:52 pm, yesterday members of the 3D responded for the sounds of gunshots. MPD located an adult male victim, seated in a vehicle at 13th and Irving Street NW, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported but did not survive
3 years agoLYFT TAKEN IN CARJACKING-- 3000 blk 16th St NW DC. Just carjacked is a gray 2021 Honda Civic with Maryland tags
3 years ago@DCPoliceDept tweeted" 1300 block of 13 St NW." for this shooting that is INCORRECT just confirmed with watch commander from 2d who confirmed the shooting took place on 1300 Columbia Rd. Earlier they tweeted 300 13th NW.which is 2 miles south
3 years agoBox Alarm 4400 block Harrison St NW. DC firefighters located fire in a dryer. Fire is extinguished with no extension. No injuries
3 years agoVCB (homicide squad) called out to shooting on 1300 13th st NW. 1 adult male shot, per MPD still conscious and breathing. photos from @Mariovizcar @wusa9
3 years agoBox Alarm 4400 block Harrison St NW. Smoke showing 2 story duplex
3 years ago- Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Shooting Investigation at 2052 hours in the 1300 block of 13 St NW. No lookout at this time W/ EVENT #I20220014168 Original address of 3000 block of 13th St is incorrect
3 years agoCrime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Shooting Investigation at 2052 hours in the 3000 block of 13 St NW. No lookout at this time W/ EVENT #I20220014168
3 years agoJust Confirmed: Shooting 13th and Irving st NW 1 adult male shot he is conscoius and breathing per MPD, no lookout as of yet. Dispatched around 8:52p
3 years agoSHOOTING: 1300 Bl.of Columbia Rd. N.W. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with multiple rounds of gunfire heard in the area. One individual has been found with critical gunshot wounds. Community Members reported hearing 25 to 30 shots
3 years agoVEHICLE FIRE: DC-295 After Penn Ave. S.E. Exit: DCFD responding for reports of a single vehicle fully engulfed on the highway. Unknown if any injuries are involved.
3 years agoWUSA9 spoke to the mother of a victim who police say could have been killed by a serial killer back in September near Union Station
3 years agoThe White House: We are following with concern the Iranian incitement against members of the former US administration
3 years agoU.S. is "undeterred" by People's Republic of China's continued attempts to intimidate and silence those speaking out for HumanRights. Full statement from @SecBlinken on China's sanctions against U.S. officials. "We stand in solidarity with @USCIRF and its staff"
3 years agoThe Washington Post:Whether you got a shiny new Oculus Quest 2 for the holidays or simply decided to splurge on an HTC Vive, what should you fire up first on your spiffy new toy @LauncherWP has some suggestions
3 years agoThe US State Department: We welcome any diplomatic progress to resolve the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
3 years 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