Prince George's, Fairfax and Prince William counties to see DOJ election monitors, officials say
Prince George’s County in Maryland, along with Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia, are among the local jurisdictions where the Justice Department has deployed election personnel as part of a historic nationwide monitoring effort on Election Day.
Prince George’s County in Maryland, along with Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia, are among the local jurisdictions where the Justice Department has deployed election personnel as part of a historic nationwide monitoring effort on Election Day.
Department of Justice deploys election monitors to all 50 states for midterms
The Department of Justice has deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers to all 50 states for the first time on Election Day, marking the largest monitoring effort in the department's history.
The Department of Justice has deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers to all 50 states for the first time on Election Day, marking the largest monitoring effort in the department's history.
Are Virginia ABC liquor stores open on Election Day? What to know about store hours
Here are the store hours for Virginia ABC liquor stores on Election Day and how the agency handles holiday closures.
Here are the store hours for Virginia ABC liquor stores on Election Day and how the agency handles holiday closures.
2026 Virginia election guide: Key congressional matchups and 3 constitutional amendments
Polls opened across Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in midterm elections featuring competitive congressional races and three proposed state constitutional amendments.
Polls opened across Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in midterm elections featuring competitive congressional races and three proposed state constitutional amendments.
Virginia 2026 voter guide: Key races and amendments on your ballot
Key Virginia midterm races include a U.S. Senate seat and several congressional districts. Voters will also decide whether to adopt key constitutional amendments into the state constitution.
Key Virginia midterm races include a U.S. Senate seat and several congressional districts. Voters will also decide whether to adopt key constitutional amendments into the state constitution.
Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
Election Day 2026: What to know in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
Surging early voter turnout, local concerns take center stage ahead of midterm elections
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
Man gets 10 years for assaults on 2 female deputies in Loudoun County detention center
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after assaulting two female sheriff's deputies in a Loudoun County detention center, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after assaulting two female sheriff's deputies in a Loudoun County detention center, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Man faces domestic assault, abduction charges in Loudoun County
A 30-year-old man was arrested following an alleged domestic assault Sunday afternoon in Aldie, authorities said.
A 30-year-old man was arrested following an alleged domestic assault Sunday afternoon in Aldie, authorities said.
Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s brother testifies on Day 15 of Naresh Bhatt murder trial
Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s brother took the stand Monday in the murder trial of her husband, Naresh Bhatt, testifying about concerns for his sister’s safety in her marriage.
Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s brother took the stand Monday in the murder trial of her husband, Naresh Bhatt, testifying about concerns for his sister’s safety in her marriage.
DC weather: Cool, cloudy and dry Monday before rain returns later in the week
A chilly morning across the Washington, D.C. region will give way to seasonable conditions and afternoon sunshine on Monday, kicking off a stretch of dry weather ahead of midweek rain.
A chilly morning across the Washington, D.C. region will give way to seasonable conditions and afternoon sunshine on Monday, kicking off a stretch of dry weather ahead of midweek rain.
Sen. Mark Warner talks AI guardrails, economy and final Senate campaign
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner outlines his key priorities in the closing stretch of his bid for a fourth and final term, addressing rising consumer costs, healthcare challenges, and his track record of bipartisan dealmaking. Drawing on his background in technology, Warner advocates for federal guardrails on artificial intelligence and data centers—including clean power requirements, community setbacks, and child safety standards—while contrasting his legislative vision with that of his opponent and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day.
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner outlines his key priorities in the closing stretch of his bid for a fourth and final term, addressing rising consumer costs, healthcare challenges, and his track record of bipartisan dealmaking. Drawing on his background in technology, Warner advocates for federal guardrails on artificial intelligence and data centers—including clean power requirements, community setbacks, and child safety standards—while contrasting his legislative vision with that of his opponent and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day.
Virginia 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in Virginia this election.
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in Virginia this election.
Deputies locate armed suspect in Loudoun County after reported dispute
Law enforcement authorities have located a man considered armed and dangerous following an afternoon incident in Loudoun County.
Law enforcement authorities have located a man considered armed and dangerous following an afternoon incident in Loudoun County.
Manassas man killed, 3 injured after BMW crosses into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road
A 33-year-old Manassas man died and three others were hurt after a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road early Saturday morning.
A 33-year-old Manassas man died and three others were hurt after a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road early Saturday morning.
Halloween forecast brings dry skies, 50s for DC, Maryland and Virginia trick-or-treaters
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Former Arlington County substitute teacher sentenced to 5 years for sex crime against minor
A former Arlington County substitute teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for a sex offense against a minor, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A former Arlington County substitute teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for a sex offense against a minor, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Gun found in box of candy at D.C. school, Virginia teacher charged in separate incident
School communities in D.C. and Northern Virginia are on edge after firearms were discovered on two separate campuses this week. At KIPP DC Shaw Academy in Northwest D.C., a teacher uncovered a 9mm Glock inside a box of Halloween candy moments before it was set to be distributed to young students, prompting an investigation into how the weapon got onto school grounds. Meanwhile, Manassas Park High School art teacher Veronica Gooch-Ray faces a felony charge after allegedly dropping her loaded handgun in the campus parking lot, an incident that prompted citywide school closures on Monday.
School communities in D.C. and Northern Virginia are on edge after firearms were discovered on two separate campuses this week. At KIPP DC Shaw Academy in Northwest D.C., a teacher uncovered a 9mm Glock inside a box of Halloween candy moments before it was set to be distributed to young students, prompting an investigation into how the weapon got onto school grounds. Meanwhile, Manassas Park High School art teacher Veronica Gooch-Ray faces a felony charge after allegedly dropping her loaded handgun in the campus parking lot, an incident that prompted citywide school closures on Monday.
Parents raise concerns after firearms found on school campuses in DC, Virginia
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.