'Santa Frauds' and the 12 scams of Christmas: BBB warnings ahead of 2025 holidays

The holiday season brings cheer, and unfortunately, a surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released its annual “12 Scams of the Holidays," highlighting some of the most common tricks scammers use to steal money or personal data around this time of year.

SNAP benefits at risk amid budget battles

A fight over SNAP benefits and health care subsidies shows little sign of compromise.

Winter weather causes hazardous commute for parts of the DMV

Hazardous road conditions from a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain are causing significant travel delays Tuesday morning across the Washington, D.C., region.

National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was charged with murder and other charges for the shooting of West Virginia National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe.

DC Council passes emergency bill to roll back 'streatery' permitting rules

An emergency bill to scale back new permitting rules for "streatery" areas at D.C. restaurants was passed overwhelmingly by the Council. 

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.

'Positive news' for Andrew Wolfe, National Guardsman in serious condition after DC shooting

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morissey provided an update Monday on the status of Andrew Wolfe, a National Guard member who was critically injured in a shooting on the streets of Washington, D.C. just before Thanksgiving. 

New rules go into effect for DC streateries

The future of outdoor dining in D.C. could change Tuesday when the Council votes on emergency legislation aimed at lowering the cost of keeping streateries in place.

Commanders fall to Broncos 27-26 in overtime

Marcus Mariota’s overtime pass was knocked down, denying Washington a game‑winning two‑point conversion as the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27‑26 thriller Sunday night.

Brian Walshe murder trial in wife’s disappearance begins in Massachusetts

The long-awaited murder trial for Brian Walshe begins today in Norfolk Superior Court, where prosecutors will lay out their case that he killed his wife, Ana Walshe, nearly three years after she vanished.

DC weather: Snow, rain mix likely into Tuesday morning

A mix of snow and rain is likely overnight Monday into Tuesday morning across much of the Washington, D.C., region as several days of wintry weather are possible this week. 

National Guard shooting in DC: US halts all asylum decisions, no motive determined

President Donald Trump said Sunday he has invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House. He added that he spoke with her parents, who he described as “devastated."

Thanksgiving travel chaos: 400 DCA flights delayed

More than 400 flights from DCA were delayed, with 17 cancellations reported. Dulles and BWI also experienced over 270 delays each, along with four cancellations at each airport.