Maryland State Police break up multiple illegal car meet-ups
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Maryland State Police have announced that they stopped more car meet-ups over the weekend. The news comes as officials have touted a law and task force to help them stop so-called exhibition driving. FOX 5's David Kaplan is live in Lanham with more on this latest bust and why this law has become an important tool for police.

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen fighting to keep new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
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One of Maryland's U.S. senators says the fight is far from over as they push to keep the new FBI headquarters in their neck of the woods. But that site is just one of several that now hang in the balance as Prince George's County business and political leaders today came together to look at the county’s economic future. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more. 

Accused DC pipe bomber’s lawyer says Trump's January 6 pardon applies to his client

The lawyer for Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of placing homemade explosive devices outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters, says he believes President Donald Trump’s January 6 pardon applies to Cole’s case.

Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured for 'illegal orders' video

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth for his participation in a social media video where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."

DC Mayor Bowser walks through Ward 8
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hit the pavement as she began a swing through each of the District's eight wards in her final year of office. On Monday, she was in Ward 8, and while some welcomed the mayor's visit, others were demanding more action from her office to improve the area.

4 masked suspects wanted after robbing 25 stores at Wheaton Mall on Christmas: police

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four masked suspects accused of breaking into 25 businesses during a commercial burglary at a Montgomery County shopping center overnight on Christmas Day.

Suspects wanted after robbing 25 stores at Montgomery shopping center on Christmas: police
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four masked suspects accused of breaking into 25 businesses during a commercial burglary at a Montgomery County shopping center overnight on Christmas Day.

Attorney says accused DC pipe bomber voted for Trump, qualifies for J6 parson
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The lawyer representing the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside both the RNC and DNC ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 says the suspect voted for President Donald Trump twice. His lawyer also argues that the president's pardon for all Jan. 6 defendants applies to Cole. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.

Lawmakers push back on plan for upscale resort and spa in Loudoun County
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Some environmentalists are pushing back against potential plans for a resort and spa in Northern Virginia. The upscale hotel complex would be in Loudoun County with portions in Clarke County, but local lawmakers there are now raising concerns about the project. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more. 

Jury seated for trial of Herndon man accused in wife's murder
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he murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County after jury selection Monday. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

DC pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, attorney says

For the first time, lawyers representing accused pipe bomber Brian Cole, Jr., are speaking out on behalf of their client. 

Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever

Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.

Alexandria Police adopt new hate crime policy following suspected bias motivated grocery attack

The Alexandria Police Department has formally adopted a new hate‑crime and bias‑incident policy, finalized just weeks after a suspected bias‑motivated assault at a Giant grocery store drew public attention.