WATCH: Trayon White talks Trump's threat to take over DC after swearing in to DC council

Trayon White was sworn in to the D.C. Council Friday following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled. 

Boar's Head plant to reopen in Virginia

The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Jarratt, Virginia will reopen after being shut down in September over sanitation problems. 

Search continues for driver suspected in deadly Virginia hit-and-run

Authorities are still searching for the driver accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a man Tuesday in Stafford County.

Man jumps to death from Alexandria high-rise while fleeing arrest warrant: FBI

A man died early Friday after jumping from a high-rise balcony in Alexandria as FBI agents attempted to serve him an arrest warrant, authorities said.

Trump increases federal law enforcement in DC amid crime concerns

The White House has increased the federal law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital for at least a week to combat crime, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion that his administration could take full control of the city.

2 more FCI Dublin officers guilty of sex crimes bringing total to 10

Two more former officers at the now-closed FCI Dublin women's prison pleaded guilty to sex crimes on Thursday, bringing the total number to 10 – the highest number of correctional officers charged with these types of crimes of any federal prison in the United States. 

Rabbi, family escape burning synagogue, a 'devastating' loss for NJ community

A synagogue in Rutherford, New Jersey, was destroyed by a major fire early Friday morning. The rabbi, his wife, and their six children, who were all sleeping inside when the blaze started, managed to escape the building unharmed.

Trump increases federal law enforcement in DC
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The White House has increased the federal law enforcement presence in the nation?s capital for at least a week to combat crime, following President Donald Trump?s suggestion that his administration could take full control of the city.

2 suspects accused of beating, robbing woman in Northwest DC
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D.C. police are asking for help identifying two women accused of robbing and beating another woman. The attack happened just a block away from Capital One Arena.

Virginia schools grapple with federal threats over transgender bathroom policies
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Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity.

VA schools grapple with federal threats over transgender student bathroom policies

Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity. 

DC to see surge in federal law enforcement starting at midnight
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The White House announced Thursday night that starting at 12 a.m., there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement in D.C.

White House says federal law enforcement will move into DC at midnight

The White House announced Thursday night that starting at 12 a.m., there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement in D.C. 

Washington Mystics Hall-of-Famer opens sports academy for young girls
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Alana Beard is a champion, not only on the hardwood but in the hearts of young girls across the nation. Now, the Washington Mystics legend is back in the District and bettering the lives of girls here in D.C.

Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted
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A man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.