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Unidentified drones spotted at Fort McNair, a military post where top Trump officials live
Unidentified drones were spotted hovering over Fort McNair, a military post in Washington that houses top Trump administration officials, the latest in a string of strange drone sightings near military sites worldwide.
Feds accused three people of trafficking firearms from Georgia to D.C. area
Federal prosecutors in Georgia have charged three people with buying guns in the Peach State and trafficking them to criminals in the national capital region, including one that ended up in the hands of a high schooler.
D.C. traffic cameras in danger of going dark after House Oversight advances bill
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday advanced legislation to shut down the District's expansive traffic camera system, a move that the bill's supporters said would end a money grab by D.C. leaders who have long hailed the devices as a boon for road safety.
University of Maryland students weigh sanctuary campus status and whether to oust regent
University of Maryland undergraduates will vote in upcoming student elections on referendums to oust a system regent who had contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and to declare College Park a sanctuary campus for illegal immigrants evading Trump administration deportations.
U.S. Capitol Police request first-ever $1 billion budget, citing increasing threats on lawmakers
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan is asking the federal government to support the department's largest budget ever in light of a growing number of threats made against lawmakers.
Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers on Trump’s Board of Peace patent
Rep. Jamie Raskin sounded the alarm that the federal patent office filed trademark applications for President Trump's Board of Peace -- not for representatives of the board.
Three shootings on Maryland highways have cops still searching for suspect
Maryland State Police have a person of interest in custody after three highway shootings in Prince George's County on Monday and Tuesday.
House asks Fairfax County officials to testify on sanctuary status
The House Judiciary Committee has called Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano to testify and defend their sanctuary policies at a hearing next month.
Police drone catches Reston man peeping into residences
A Reston, Virginia, man is facing three counts of peeping into an occupied dwelling after, Fairfax County police alleged Monday, a drone caught him in the act.
Judge urges Prince George’s County to ‘step up’ condo evacuations near homeless camp
A Maryland District Court judge has urged the Prince George's County deputies to "step up" evacuations of an Adelphi-area condominium complex whose residents say vagrants disabled their heating system more than three months ago.
D.C.’s cherry trees at stage 3 of the bloom cycle, with florets starting to extend
The cherry trees along the Tidal Basin on Monday reached the third stage of the six-part bloom cycle, with florets extending outward.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect wants a presidential pardon
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs at the Republican and Democratic national headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol says he deserves the same clemency as the rioters.
Los Angeles GasBuddy listing shows $8.71 regular price as war pushes fuel costs higher
A GasBuddy listing showed regular gasoline priced at $8.71 per gallon at a Chevron station at 901 N. Alameda St. in Los Angeles, a price that dwarfs what drivers are paying at most nearby stations and what Washington-area motorists are seeing at the pump.
Virginia Democrats ran on affordability — then passed a new payroll tax
The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up last weekend with an unpleasant surprise for voters hoping the 2025 election would make the state more affordable.
Tornado aftermath: What to do if your home is damaged, and how to get help
After a tornado damages a home, the dangers do not end when the storm passes. Unstable walls, gas leaks, downed utilities, and carbon monoxide from generators or cooking equipment can turn the first hours of cleanup into a second emergency, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross.
Ten gun control bills waiting for Spanberger’s signature
Ten gun control bills are currently on the desk of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, waiting for her approval.
Tornado survival: Studies identify the best places in your home to take shelter
When a tornado warning sounds, where you are standing and what surrounds you may matter more than almost anything else. A body of peer-reviewed research on tornado injuries, survivor behavior, and housing vulnerability offers a clearer picture of what actually keeps people alive when a violent storm arrives.
EPA to handle Potomac River water testing after sewer pipe burst
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is taking over water quality testing in the Potomac River after a major sewer pipeline ruptured and sent roughly 250 million gallons of human waste into the waterway.
D.C.’s wild Monday: Rare severe weather threat, 70-degree warmth, and a polar plunge
The Washington region is bracing for a rare high-end severe-weather threat Monday, with tornado watches in effect, damaging winds possible and temperatures expected to tumble sharply -- dropping as much as 40 to 50 degrees -- after the storms move through.
No Maryland, American or Georgetown: 16th-seeded Howard to represent D.C. in March Madness
The District's March Madness dreams will rely on a Cinderella this year. Howard -- a No. 16 seed -- is the city's only representation on this year's NCAA men's basketball bracket after underwhelming seasons from Maryland, American, George Washington and Georgetown.
