DC Councilman Robert White announces he will run for Congress

D.C. Councilmember At-Large Robert White announced on Thursday that he is stepping into the race to become the next House representative for the District.

Woman accused of murdering grandmother Fort Washington arrested

Breante Thomas has been charged with killing her 81-year-old grandmother and critically injuring another family member.

Virginia sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over inflated ticket prices, joins FTC lawsuit

Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares is taking on Ticketmaster and Live Nation over alleged illegal ticket sales practices after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused the Maryland ticket broker of cheating the system and cashing in big.

Mayor Bowser, DC leaders testify on crime policies

A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation’s capital. 

Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS

A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Governor Youngkin orders POW/MIA flag to be flown on Friday in Virginia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an order for all state agencies and institutions to fly the POW/MIA flag on Friday in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

DC’s Del. Norton tells FOX News she’s not retiring

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.’s longtime nonvoting representative in Congress, says she’s not stepping down. 

Virginia sheriff's office warns of new fraudulent bank text scam

A Virginia sheriff's office is warning residents to be cautious of a new text message scam involving the name of their bank.

DC weather: Rain moves out, sunshine returns Thursday

The low-pressure system that brought rain over the past few days is moving out, making way for sunshine across the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.

VA man accused of shooting teen doing 'ding dong ditch' Tik Tok prank still faces second-degree murder charge

At Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, a judge certified that 27-year-old Tyler Butler will be tried for second-degree murder. Back in May, Butler, a northern Virginia man, shot and killed a teenager around 3 a.m. during what investigators initially called a "ding-dong ditch" TikTok prank. 

Florida woman dies from gunshot wound while visiting parents in Maryland

A Florida woman who was shot Friday afternoon while visiting family in Dickerson, Md., has died, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.

DC Council approves RFK Stadium deal in 11-2 vote

The D.C. Council has voted 11-2 in favor of the RFK Stadium deal, meaning the Washington Commanders are set to come back to the District.