MedStar DC nurses file complaint with DC attorney general over wage‑violation claims

MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses have filed a formal complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General alleging wage and hour violations, according to the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.

Banfield murder trial: Former au pair testifies that ex lover plotted to kill wife

A former au pair testified Wednesday that she turned against her ex‑lover in what prosecutors describe as a sprawling double‑homicide plot because she "wanted the truth to come out."

Majority of voters think Minneapolis shooting was not justified, new poll shows

A majority of voters think the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman last week was not justified, according to new polling that also examines how Americans feel about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is enforcing immigration laws overall.

Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session

Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.

Kenyan McDuffie officially launches D.C. mayoral campaign
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Former D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie officially launched his campaign to replace Mayor Muriel Bowser. Here’s what he’s promising voters — and how the growing field is shaping up.

Judge says decision on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fate expected by February

In the continuing saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador — a federal judge in Maryland said Wednesday that she expects to decide his fate by February. 

President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers

The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.

Suspected National Guard shooter due back in court on two new charges

A deadly shooting case with ties to the National Guard and the White House is heading back to court, and prosecutors have now expanded the charges.

2 men rescued from ledge of Montgomery County hotel after evading alleged robbers

A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers, but ended up on a ledge. 

Maryland’s $1B budget gap tied to housing shortage, new state data shows

Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes

This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Brendan Banfield murder trial underway: Law professor reacts
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Opening statements in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield are now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair. Professor of Law at Cleveland State University Milena Sterio weighs in.