3 arrested after attempting to carjack man selling vehicle in Gaithersburg

An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car. 

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief

Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.

DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision

It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.

DOJ to review GMU faculty resolution praising diversity efforts

The Justice Department says they plan to review a faculty resolution in support of George Mason University President Gregory Washington, the latest in a string of investigations into the university over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.

Arlington police warn residents of construction scam

Arlington County police are warning about a construction scam involving individuals posing as contractors and soliciting work door-to-door in residential neighborhoods.

Initiative 82: DC Council votes to limit tipped wage hikes

The D.C. Council on Monday voted 7–5 to partially repeal Initiative 82, a law aimed at gradually raising the tipped minimum wage to match the city’s standard minimum wage.

Two charged in Prince William County family abuse case

A man and woman have been charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a family member in Prince William County, police said.

Au pair double murder: Judge denies daughter interview in trial of Brendan Banfield

A Fairfax County judge has denied a critical request by prosecutors in the double murder case against Brendan Banfield — rejecting their attempt to introduce a recorded interview with Banfield’s young daughter as evidence in his upcoming trial.

DC Council votes on changes to Initiative 82

The D.C. Council voted on changes to Initiative 82, a controversial piece of legislation that changed how tipped workers were paid.

Howard University students panic as deadline to pay off past balances approaches

On June 4, Artavious Thompson received an email from Howard University saying he had until Monday, June 30, to pay off $12,807 in past due balances he didn’t know existed.