Brendan Banfield Trial LIVE UPDATES: Testimony continues Tuesday
The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.
The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.
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.
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.
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, signs executive orders
Virginia marked a historic day as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as the commonwealth’s first female governor. In her inaugural address, Spanberger struck a unifying tone, calling for cooperation across party lines and pledging to focus on service, accountability and restoring trust in government. Within hours of taking office, Spanberger signed 10 executive orders aimed at setting the tone for her administration, with a focus that includes housing affordability, lowering health care costs and academic excellence. She also emphasized making Virginia more affordable, strengthening public education, expanding access to health care, growing the economy and governing with transparency and respect. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered farewell remarks highlighting economic projects and education efforts. The Justice Department also filed a lawsuit against Virginia alleging it did not hand over statewide voter data, according to the report.
Virginia marked a historic day as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as the commonwealth’s first female governor. In her inaugural address, Spanberger struck a unifying tone, calling for cooperation across party lines and pledging to focus on service, accountability and restoring trust in government. Within hours of taking office, Spanberger signed 10 executive orders aimed at setting the tone for her administration, with a focus that includes housing affordability, lowering health care costs and academic excellence. She also emphasized making Virginia more affordable, strengthening public education, expanding access to health care, growing the economy and governing with transparency and respect. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered farewell remarks highlighting economic projects and education efforts. The Justice Department also filed a lawsuit against Virginia alleging it did not hand over statewide voter data, according to the report.
Virginia Inauguration: What to expect from Spanberger's governorship
Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in on Saturday, Jan. 17, as Virginia’s 75th governor — and the first woman elected to the job.
Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in on Saturday, Jan. 17, as Virginia’s 75th governor — and the first woman elected to the job.
Virginia to make history as first female governor is inaugurated: analysis
History will be made in Virginia as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor. Political strategist Cristina Antelo breaks down the significance of this inauguration.
History will be made in Virginia as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor. Political strategist Cristina Antelo breaks down the significance of this inauguration.
Driver speeds away from attempted traffic stop, dies in Route 32 crash: officials
A deadly crash shut down part of Route 32 in Howard County early Saturday after a driver sped away from an attempted traffic stop and crashed on a nearby ramp, according to state investigators.
A deadly crash shut down part of Route 32 in Howard County early Saturday after a driver sped away from an attempted traffic stop and crashed on a nearby ramp, according to state investigators.
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.
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.
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.
Man convicted of brutally stabbing woman to death in DC hotel sentenced to 40 years
Family and friends of a northern Virginia woman embraced outside D.C. Superior Court on Friday after her killer was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Family and friends of a northern Virginia woman embraced outside D.C. Superior Court on Friday after her killer was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Virginia child dies of flu in state’s first pediatric influenza death of 2025–26 season
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.
Twin born on side of Maryland highway
Emergency crews helped a woman deliver a healthy baby girl in a car on the side of a Maryland highway early Friday morning.
Emergency crews helped a woman deliver a healthy baby girl in a car on the side of a Maryland highway early Friday morning.
Trooper, K9 hurt after suspect rams cruiser on American Legion Bridge: police
A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.
A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.
Baltimore Key Bridge, American Legion Bridge projects to be accelerated after Moore, Duffy meeting
Relief may be on the way for commuters across the Washington, D.C. region under a new agreement between Maryland and the Trump administration.
Relief may be on the way for commuters across the Washington, D.C. region under a new agreement between Maryland and the Trump administration.
15-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Alexandria seriously injured, police say
A teen was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Alexandria Thursday night, police say.
A teen was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Alexandria Thursday night, police say.
Brendan Banfield Trial: First week ends with testimonies from au pair, detective, new evidence
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.
The trial of Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man inside his Fairfax County home back in 2023, wrapped up its first week on Thursday.
Police say man walked into hospital, later died following shooting in Langley Park
Prince George’s County police are offering up a $25,000 reward for information after a man was shot in Langley Park on Wednesday.
Prince George’s County police are offering up a $25,000 reward for information after a man was shot in Langley Park on Wednesday.
6 children, 2 adults rescued from burning building in Southeast DC
A dramatic scene unfolded in Southeast D.C. on Thursday as six children were pulled out of a burning building.
A dramatic scene unfolded in Southeast D.C. on Thursday as six children were pulled out of a burning building.
MCPS parents worried about proposed changes to special education staffing at schools
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education.
Families of children with autism are bracing for a heated Montgomery County School Board meeting over proposed staffing changes in special education.
New data shows significant drop in crime on Metro trains, buses: WMATA
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic.
Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic.
TOP HEADLINES: Commanders unveil new stadium renderings, Venezuela latest
First look at official renderings for the new Commanders Stadium, plus the U.S. has seized a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean.
First look at official renderings for the new Commanders Stadium, plus the U.S. has seized a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean.