WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.

WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.

Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps in Virginia
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A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Police probe secret video at high school | FOX 5 AT 6AM
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Montgomery County police are working to determine whether there are additional victims after discovering a video recording taken inside a high school changing room.

Senate passes budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol in effort to reopen Homeland Security

The Senate moved early Thursday to advance a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to approve a budget measure that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen DHS | FOX 5 AT 4AM
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The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to proceed despite partial shutdown

Families of fallen firefighters are feeling relief after almost having to alter plans for a major ceremony as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to proceed despite partial shutdown
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Families of fallen firefighters are feeling relief after almost having to alter plans for a major ceremony as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown. FOX 5 DC's Josh Rosenthal has the story. 

Arlington gymnastics program saved after budget fight

Arlington County leaders voted to keep the long-running gymnastics program at Barcroft Community Center open after earlier proposing cuts due to budget pressures.

Arlington gymnastics program saved after budget fight
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Arlington County leaders voted to keep the long-running gymnastics program at Barcroft Community Center open after earlier proposing cuts due to budget pressures. FOX 5 DC's Shirin Rajaee has the story. 

Virginia to enact paid family and medical leave in 2028

Virginia will guarantee workers paid family and medical leave starting in 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation approved by the General Assembly Wednesday.

Alfred Street Baptist Church clears rent debt for 318 Alexandria families

Families on the brink of eviction in Alexandria, Virginia, are getting a fresh start after a $1 million donation from a local church wiped out back rent for hundreds of households.

Alfred Street Baptist Church clears rent debt for 318 Alexandria families
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Families on the brink of eviction in Alexandria, Virginia, are getting a fresh start after a $1 million donation from a local church wiped out back rent for hundreds of households. FOX 5 DC's Tisha Lewis has the story.

Virginia circuit court invalidates redistricting amendment, blocks certification
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A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps. FOX 5 DC's Regina Yurrita has the latest. 

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Maryland HS track team to compete in Special Olympics
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The Surrattsville High School track team is preparing to compete in the oldest and largest track meet in the world.

Virginia circuit court invalidates redistricting amendment, blocks certification

A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.