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New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Thousands attend, and tens of millions view the annual event on the Ellipse, with participation by the Second Gentleman.

New National Menorah made of recycled aluminum in Washington, DC

Biden meets China's Xi Jinping in attempt to repair relations

Washington and Beijing use virtual meeting as pathway to repairing rocky relations between U.S. and China.

Biden meets China's Xi Jinping in attempt to repair relations

'Destruction of Torah scroll reminiscent of earlier times'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai reacts to break-in at Jewish fraternity in DC university, destruction of sacred scroll.

'Destruction of Torah scroll reminiscent of earlier times'

Torah scroll destroyed at Washington DC fraternity house

Vandals break into fraternity house at George Washington University, tear apart Torah scroll.

Torah scroll destroyed at Washington DC fraternity house

Sunrise NYC rejects DC affiliate's shunning of ‘Zionist’ groups

New York affiliate of youth environmental group condemns DC affiliate for calling for removal of 3 Jewish organizations.

Sunrise NYC rejects DC affiliate's shunning of ‘Zionist’ groups

Sunrise: 'Sunrise DC's statement not in line with our values'

Sunrise movement: DC chapter’s singling out of Jewish groups is ‘anti-Semitic and unacceptable.’

Sunrise: 'Sunrise DC's statement not in line with our values'

Climate group quits rally because ‘Zionist’ groups are present

'We oppose Zionism and any state that enforces its ideology,' Sunrise DC says.

Climate group quits rally because ‘Zionist’ groups are present

FBI raids Wash DC mansion of Russian oligarch with ties to Putin

Russian aluminum billionaire has been under US sanctions over allegations involving his ties to the Russian government.

FBI raids Wash DC mansion of Russian oligarch with ties to Putin

Democrat who made anti-Semitic comments running for D.C. mayor

D.C. councilmember who once spread Rothschild conspiracy theory is running for mayor.

Democrat who made anti-Semitic comments running for D.C. mayor

Man arrested outside DNC headquarters with machete and bayonet

Suspect's pickup truck was covered with a swastika and white supremacist symbols.

Man arrested outside DNC headquarters with machete and bayonet

At least four people shot outside Nationals Park in D.C.

The incident occurred during the Washington Nationals game against the San Diego Padres.

At least four people shot outside Nationals Park in D.C.

Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington, DC

Appeals court in DC says Giuliani will be suspended from working as an attorney pending outcome of his situation in New York.

Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington, DC

One trapped, several injured in building collapse in Washington

Building under construction in Washington, D.C., collapses. One person trapped, four injured.

One trapped, several injured in building collapse in Washington

Druze ex-MK tapped as Jewish Agency emissary to Washington

First female Druze MK chosen as Jewish Agency's new emissary to Washington DC and to North American college campuses.

Druze ex-MK tapped as Jewish Agency emissary to Washington

Joe Lieberman is lobbying Republicans to make DC a state

Former Senator Joe Lieberman tapped by Democrats to pitch idea of turning Washington DC into a state to Republican lawmakers.

Joe Lieberman is lobbying Republicans to make DC a state

Erdan: Many of these modern heroes came from the U.S.

Israel's Embassy in Washington hosted the main ceremony to commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror

Erdan: Many of these modern heroes came from the U.S.

Three women shot, two fatally, in Washington, D.C.

Apartment with newborn inside set on fire just after shooting incident, police official says.

Three women shot, two fatally, in Washington, D.C.

DC cop suspended over copy of ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’

Capitol Police officer under investigation after classic anti-Semitic screed found at his work station by congressional aide.

DC cop suspended over copy of ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’

City officials mum as Antifa threatens to 'burn down' DC

Antifa threaten to 'burn down' Washington, federal troops not called in, city reps have no comment.

City officials mum as Antifa threatens to 'burn down' DC

Over 150 National Guard test positive for coronavirus

Number of troops testing positive could still rise, official says.

Over 150 National Guard test positive for coronavirus

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US Department of Defense press briefing on Washington situation

Defense Department officials brief reporters at the Pentagon.

US Department of Defense press briefing on Washington situation

US Capitol evacuated, closed ahead of Biden inauguration

US Capitol put under lockdown after a reported "external security threat" and smoke seen rising from the area.

US Capitol evacuated, closed ahead of Biden inauguration

Washington, DC:

Enroute to inauguration? Virginia resident arrested with weapons

Man reportedly attempted to pass through police checkpoint with fake inaugural credentials, loaded handgun, over 500 rounds of ammunition.

Enroute to inauguration? Virginia resident arrested with weapons

Washington, DC:

Hundreds of arrests, terrorism investigations underway

Over 100 arrests made in relation to Capitol chaos, more than two dozen domestic terror investigations in progress.

Hundreds of arrests, terrorism investigations underway

Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington

Trump issues an emergency declaration to support the security of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington

Secretary Pompeo delivers remarks in Washington, D.C.

Secretary Pompeo delivers remarks at Voice of America, in Washington, D.C.

Secretary Pompeo delivers remarks in Washington, D.C.

Live: DC mayor discusses ongoing Capitol security concerns

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser holds a press briefing to discuss ongoing security concerns ahead of impeachment process.

Live: DC mayor discusses ongoing Capitol security concerns

Former ambassador calls incoming CIA chief a friend of Israel

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon thinks that new leaders are good news

Former ambassador calls incoming CIA chief a friend of  Israel

Son of orthodox judge among U.S. Capitol protesters

According to reports, son of an orthodox judge on Brooklyn Supreme Court, was the "fur ever Trump" protestor filmed in the Capitol Building

Son of orthodox judge among U.S. Capitol protesters

Ivanka Trump calls mob ‘American patriots’ in now-deleted tweet

President Trump's daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump chastises protesters - while calling them American Patriots.

Ivanka Trump calls mob ‘American patriots’ in now-deleted tweet

Israeli politicians condemn riots at Capitol

"The events serve as an important reminder of the dangers of polarization and extremism in society."

Israeli politicians condemn riots at Capitol

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington

Israeli politicians respond to clashes between Trump supporters and police in Capitol building.

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington

Watch: Trump supporters and Capitol police clash in Washington

Trump supporters face off with police during Congress' session to tally results of Electoral College ballots.

Watch: Trump supporters and Capitol police clash in Washington

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President Donald Trump at Save America Rally at The Ellipse

Live from The Ellipse at The President's Park as millions of Trump supporters converge on Wash, DC as Electoral College votes are counted.

President Donald Trump at Save America Rally at The Ellipse

A young American at the Million Maga March

The day was electric with positive energy and civility until mobs stormed down the streets with a ‘Punch a MAGA in the face” banner.Op-ed.

A young American at the Million Maga March

Our day in D.C.

PA Congressman Mike Kelly yelled over mic: "Who do we support, Iran or Israel?" The crowd yelled: 'Israel!' Opinion

Our day in D.C.

Watch: Trump supporters violently attacked during DC protests

Trump supporters who gathered in Washington DC over stolen election claims violently assaulted.

Watch: Trump supporters violently attacked during DC protests

Bevelyn Beatty stabbed in Washington, issues plea from hospital

Black anti-BLM activist stabbed in DC attack; says she faces 'malpractice' in hospital, relatives denied access; asks supporters for help.

Bevelyn Beatty stabbed in Washington, issues plea from hospital

Washington, DC:

Tires slashed, fireworks shot, protesters brandishing handguns

Developing violence in Washington, D.C. as election results continue to come in.

Tires slashed, fireworks shot, protesters brandishing handguns

Benny Gantz heads to Washington

Defense Minister Benny Gantz to fly to Washington Monday for meetings with top US military brass as UAE presses US on sale of F-35 fighters.

Benny Gantz heads to Washington

'Mincha' prayer at the White House

Donning kippas, dozens of attendees at Abraham Accords signing gather for afternoon prayers on White House lawn.

'Mincha' prayer at the White House

Protests at DC police station after officer-involved shooting

Details pending in alleged officer-involved shooting of an 18-year old man in Washington, DC; Evan Lambert reports. Subs

Protests at DC police station after officer-involved shooting

Watch live: March on Washington 2020

Civil rights leaders will be joined by the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and Jacob Blake in Washington

Watch live: March on Washington 2020

Sen. Rand Paul attacked by mob near White House

Mob of 100 protesters surround Senator Rand Paul and his wife, one block from the White House. Police intervene to extricate the couple.

Sen. Rand Paul attacked by mob near White House

DC: National Guard troops contract coronavirus

White House warns mass protests across the country could lead to renewed mass coronavirus outbreak.

DC: National Guard troops contract coronavirus

Washington D.C. Mayor orders curfew amid protests

Curfew for District of Columbia will start at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday and last until Monday at 6:00 a.m.

Washington D.C. Mayor orders curfew amid protests

Six people shot in DC barbershop

Victims are in stable condition, police chief says.

Six people shot in DC barbershop

Armed man threatening Trump arrested outside of White House

25-year-old man wielding a knife arrested outside of White House after threatening to murder President Trump.

Armed man threatening Trump arrested outside of White House

Watch: Rep Kustoff recites Shema at DC National Prayer Breakfast

Jewish representative from Tennessee explains importance of famous Jewish prayer at event attended by President Trump.

Watch: Rep Kustoff recites Shema at DC National Prayer Breakfast

Arrest made in vandalism of historic Washington DC synagogue

28-year-old man arrested after Washington DC synagogue defaced with swastikas and anti-Semitic epithets.

Arrest made in vandalism of historic Washington DC synagogue

Washington DC synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

DC's Sixth and I synagogue vandalized with swastikas and anti-Semitic language.

Washington DC synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

'Israel is the center of global interest'

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis inaugurates Israeli pavilion at International Astronautical Congress.

'Israel is the center of global interest'

Prominent Washington DC synagogue vandalized

Numerous anti-Israel and anti-Semitic messages left on 19th-century synagogue Washington Hebrew Congregation.

Prominent Washington DC synagogue vandalized

6 people shot in Washington, DC, one dies

Six people shot in Columbia Heights neighborhood. One of them died, five others transported to hospital.

6 people shot in Washington, DC, one dies

Flight from hell: 'I was smeared as an anti-Semite and arrested'

'Like a horror story.' Jewish man says media smeared him as an anti-Semite and damaged his career - all over a video taken out of context.

Flight from hell: 'I was smeared as an anti-Semite and arrested'

Trump: Our nation is stronger today than ever before

US President praises the military, urges young people to join armed forces in a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC.

Trump: Our nation is stronger today than ever before

DC suburb cancels screening of anti-Israel film

City council 'appreciates' backlash received, postpones screening of Roger Waters film to 'a later date.'

DC suburb cancels screening of anti-Israel film

Protesters hit DC 'Dyke March' over ban on Jewish symbols

Small number of demonstrators gather at Washington DC 'Dyke March' to protest ban against Jewish symbols.

Protesters hit DC 'Dyke March' over ban on Jewish symbols

Man who set himself on fire outside WH dies

Authorities confirm man who set himself on fire in park near White House yesterday died hours later.

Man who set himself on fire outside WH dies

Man sets himself on fire outside White House

Unidentified man hospitalized after setting himself on fire at Ellipse park south of the White House.

Man sets himself on fire outside White House