National News - WTOP News

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas

Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas

Attorneys give dueling narratives to open ‘au pair affair’ double murder trial in Virginia

Attorneys give dueling narratives to open ‘au pair affair’ double murder trial in Virginia

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

More National News

Circle of life on the shore: How Delaware handles stranded whales

Circle of life on the shore: How Delaware handles stranded whales

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

The Latest: Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Mississippi synagogue congregant shares story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing

Mississippi synagogue congregant shares story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

People rally around the world in support of protests in Iran, in photos

People rally around the world in support of protests in Iran, in photos

National Board of Review to fete ‘One Battle After Another’

National Board of Review to fete ‘One Battle After Another’

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

Gaza’s living conditions worsen as strong winds and hypothermia kill 5

Gaza’s living conditions worsen as strong winds and hypothermia kill 5

6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon

6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon

In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election

In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers

Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

Former CEO charged with embezzling $5.2M from a camp for sick kids co-founded by Paul Newman

Former CEO charged with embezzling $5.2M from a camp for sick kids co-founded by Paul Newman

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.