WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed two Republican bills aimed at overhauling the District of Columbia's justice system. House Bill 5214, which brings back cash bail, passed 237-179.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Trump administration's federal surge in the nation's capital is also leading to a surge in criminal cases that is overwhelming the DC court system. Legal experts consulted by ...

As hundreds of federal law enforcement officers and National Guard troops descend on Washington as part of President Donald Trump’s public display of force against crime in the nation’s capital, the ...

President Donald Trump’s plan to combat crime in Washington, DC, with more federal force has led to a deluge of cases flooding already maxed-out courts in the city. The DC US attorney’s office, led by ...

The National Guard confirms troops in DC have had their orders extended through December. It comes amid a push to shape the District's criminal justice system on Capitol Hill. Right now, House ...

For months, DC residents have watched federal officers and out-of-state National Guard units patrol their neighborhoods, fueling a surge in arrests that has burdened court dockets and pushed the ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the ...