Spanberger calls for affordability reform, stresses bipartisanship in first address

Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.

DC Council chairman taps McDuffie staffer to fill at-large seat

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has nominated Doni Crawford to fill Kenyan McDuffie's empty seat after he resigned to run for mayor. 

Maryland legislation would 'digitally unmask' ICE agents

As anti-ICE protests continue to gather across the nation, one Maryland lawmaker is taking action to provide some protection in his state.

Watch: 100+ vehicle I-196 pileup on Michigan's west side; video shows staggering aftermath

Numerous drivers are injured in the large-scale traffic incident on I-196 in Zeeland Township caused by snow squall white-outs. Video shows the sheer scale of the chain of crashes.

Man abducted woman, led police on chase in Virginia: authorities

An injured woman was found inside the vehicle of a Virginia man who was eventually captured after evading police several times in one day.

New England Patriots beat Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the 2026 AFC Championship Game

The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16, overcoming a turnover-heavy game behind a dominant defense and key fourth-quarter scoring.

Texans star Azeez al-Shaair fined for pro-Palestinian message on eye black: report

ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules.

United flight suffers 'mechanical issue' landing at Orlando airport; groundstop issued

A United Airlines flight experienced a "mechanical issue" while landing at Orlando International Airport on Sunday afternoon, the airline and the airport said in statements to FOX 35.

4 suspects charged with murder of 14-year-old from DC

A teenager is dead after what police say appears to be a gang-related murder carried out by four suspects in Prince George's County last year.

Watch LIVE: 2026 Virginia governor inauguration

On Saturday, January 17, Virginia will inaugurate its first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, along with Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general. Here's how to watch the ceremony and parade live.

Things to do in DC this weekend: MLK Peace Walk and Parade, Travel & Adventure Show and more

For MLK weekend in D.C., there are plenty of activities, especially if you’re interested in the arts. In fact, there is more than one live performance in the next few days.

5 charged in sex trafficking, drug distribution operation at Dumfries motel

Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday. 

National Guard troops to remain in DC through 2026

National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state

By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. 

DMV leaders meet with Trump administration to address data center energy costs
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The debate over data centers is front and center in D.C. right now. Several governors, including Maryland's Wes Moore and Virginia's Glenn Youngkin, met at the White House on Friday to make a deal that may impact your power bills.