Attorney General Schwalb sues to stop National Guard federal deployment in DC

A bold legal move is underway as Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb attempts to halt the federal deployment of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia. AG Schwalb has filed a lawsuit to block what he is calling an "illegal military occupation" of the city.

Suspect arrested in deadly DC Union Station shooting in February

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting at a Union Station parking garage that happened in February.

How long could National Guard remain in DC?

National Guard troops remain stationed across Washington, D.C., with growing questions about how long they’ll stay and what role they’ll play in the months ahead. 

DC weather: Afternoon, evening storms possible Thursday

After a stretch of dry days, showers and thunderstorms return to the D.C. forecast Thursday afternoon and evening.

Construction ramping up as I-495 Express Lanes project enters homestretch

Construction on the new I-495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is entering the homestretch – although drivers will have to deal with even more construction and congestion first.

300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say

Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.

Maryland HS responds to video showing 'inappropriate intimate behavior on campus'

On Wednesday, Northwest High School in Germantown, Md., issued a statement in response to a video that's been circulating online that shows students engaged in inappropriate behavior on campus.

Unattended candle fire displaces family of 4 in Virginia

An accidental house fire in Sterling, Va. has displaced a family of four, according to Laura Rinehart, spokesperson for the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.

Trump takeover update: 1,761 total arrests, 195 firearms seized

There have been 1,761 total arrests since the start of President Trump's federal enforcement campaign in Washington D.C., according to the Executive Office of the President.

Amazon receives $81,000 from Arlington as part of HQ2 deal

Amazon is getting its first check from Arlington County for HQ2. It’s an incentive payment of more than $80,000 from hotel taxes.

National Guard deployment in DC could extend through December, reports say

National Guard troops deployment in D.C. could reportedly last through December - beyond the initial 30 days that was expected to end September 10.

Military flyover marks Polish president’s visit to White House

A U.S. military flyover above the White House Wednesday morning marked President Trump’s meeting with Poland’s newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki.

Bowser announces DC police pay raises, pushes crime-fighting strategy

Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside City Council Chair Phil Mendelson and other officials, announced a new labor agreement with the D.C. Fraternal Order of Police that includes a 13% pay raise for officers beginning October 1.

New laws in effect for DC this month

It may not be the start of the year, but several laws are still going into effect in Washington, D.C., this month.

'Demented' Monroe doctor allegedly solicited sex with 5-year-old in Florida sting

He allegedly pursued a platonic relationship to see if the "mom" would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him.