TOP HEADLINES: Au pair testifies in Bandfield murder trial; MD, VA legislatures back in session; teen killed in Montgomery County car crash
Here are the top headlines for Jan. 14.
Here are the top headlines for Jan. 14.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stone Bridge High School student identified after being struck, killed in Loudoun County
The Stone Bridge High School community is mourning after a student was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Loudoun County.
The Stone Bridge High School community is mourning after a student was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Loudoun County.
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.
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.
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.
Anti-ICE protest outside CBP headquarters
Here are the top headlines at 10 p.m.
Here are the top headlines at 10 p.m.
Record number of tips helps Fairfax County police solve crimes
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes.
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes.
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.
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.
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.
Two charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed in Moose Knuckles trade
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
Brendan Banfield murder trial underway: Law professor reacts
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.
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.
Police respond to report of armed Bowie High School student at performing arts center
Police responded to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday morning after a Bowie High School student was reported to be armed.
Police responded to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday morning after a Bowie High School student was reported to be armed.
No charges for officer who shot, killed man armed with spear, AG says
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says no charges will be filed against the officer who shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with a spear.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says no charges will be filed against the officer who shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with a spear.
DC Water lowers massive cutterhead for Potomac River Tunnel Project
DC Water took a major step Tuesday in the Potomac River Tunnel Project, lowering the cutterhead for ‘Mary,’ the tunnel boring machine that will dig the northern section of the new tunnel.
DC Water took a major step Tuesday in the Potomac River Tunnel Project, lowering the cutterhead for ‘Mary,’ the tunnel boring machine that will dig the northern section of the new tunnel.
911 call from Banfield, au pair captures moments after murder: 'I shot him'
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
Fairfax County parents voice concern after boundary review changes
The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.
The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.
Supreme Court takes up cases over transgender athletes in school sports
A crowd has been camped outside the Supreme Court for hours ahead of Tuesday’s high‑stakes arguments. The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to state laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams.
A crowd has been camped outside the Supreme Court for hours ahead of Tuesday’s high‑stakes arguments. The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to state laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams.