Alexandria parents fight plan to close majority-Black elementary school

Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.

Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

New proposal would require Virginia schools to notify families of suspected student overdoses

A proposal in Virginia could require schools to notify parents within 24 hours of a student's drug overdose. It comes after several students overdosed across Loudoun County in 2023.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says

After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.

A House Divided: Commanders husband, Eagles wife root for their teams in NFC Championship

Fans of the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are rooting for their teams this weekend. But one family is trying to figure out how to cheer for both teams under one roof!

Washington Commanders’ Super Bowl wins: A look at the team’s past

The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC championship game after an outstanding regular season and multiple playoff victories! Here’s a look at their past Super Bowl victories.

Police searching for 2 men accused of robbing woman in Gaithersburg parking lot

Gaithersburg police want your help identifying two men they say distracted a woman and stole from her and a witness says she captured the two suspects in action in Gaithersburg.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

DC's crime lab regains accreditations

D.C.s Department of Forensic Science is fully accredited again after losing its accreditation in 2021. 

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes barred from DC

A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering the District without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the leader's 18-year prison sentence for January 6.