House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval

President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday. 

Police search for suspect after fatal shooting outside Montgomery County plaza

Police are investigating a fatal early morning shooting Sunday outside a business in the Potomac Woods Plaza shopping center in Montgomery County.

Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box

Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court ruled that prosecutors must prove defendants knowingly intended to break the law.

Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead

A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured.

Suspect sought for triple shooting in Northwest DC

An early morning shooting left three injured on Sunday as police continue to search for the gunman and his getaway vehicle.

Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake.

Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant

An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents.

Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding

A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding.

Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree

Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant

Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell

Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell.

Judge could limit jury from hearing domestic violence claims in Mamta Kafle Bhatt murder trial

The prosecution in the trial for the murder of Mamta Khafle Bhatt faced a crucial blow when a judge decided to limit what the jury will hear about the Manassas Park mother's abuse claims.

Two dead after multi-vehicle crash triggers oxygen tank explosion on I-81

A driver faces charges after a multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Frederick County ignited an explosion of oxygen tanks, killing two people.

5 minors apprehended after police chase in stolen vehicle

Five minors were apprehended Friday night in Washington, D.C., after leading U.S. Park Police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.

Contractor admits fault for Reflecting Pool damage

Newly obtained documents revealed that the ongoing issues at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stem from contractor mistakes rather than vandalism.

Lyft driver accused of abducting 2 women in Virginia turns himself in

A Lyft driver who is accused of abducting two women during a ride from Maryland to Virginia has turned himself in to Prince William County police, officials said.

Fairfax County leader recommends restoring high school crossing guards, implementing safety changes

Fairfax County Deputy Executive Tom Arnold recommended that funding for high school crossing guards be restored, and additional safety measures be implemented, according to a memo shared Friday.