Trump to sign executive order to take aim at public service loan forgiveness

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order that will take aim at a program that will forgive student loans for people in public service careers.

FCPS looking to expand 'cell phone free' education

It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.

Trump administration urges DC leaders to focus on safety and security

The Trump administration is once again urging DC leaders to prioritize safety and security, this time focusing on roads and rails.

2 dozen displaced by Montgomery Village townhome fire

Authorities say several families, about two dozen residents in total, have been displaced by an early morning fire in a Montgomery County townhome community.

Bay Bridge wind warnings lifted early Friday morning

Wind warnings were lifted on the Bay Bridge early Friday morning after strong gusts on Thursday triggered restrictions.

DC weather: First 70-degree temps of 2025 expected next week

A warm stretch of weather will bring the Washington, D.C., area its first 70-degree days of the season next week.

Transportation secretary pens letters to DC Mayor, WMATA, Amtrak asking for safety improvements

The Trump Administration is urging D.C. leaders to focus on safety and security with the city's transportation systems, saying changes are necessary to "restore greatness to our nation’s capital." 

Adnan Syed will not serve additional prison time, judge rules

Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners, will remain free — even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on Thursday.

FAA revising air traffic control tower staffing rules at DCA: report

The rules inside the control tower at Reagan National Airport are getting stricter, according to a new report. It comes after the deadly mid-air collision in January that killed 67 people.

No threat found on Sun Country flight from MSP that diverted to El Paso: FBI

Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the passengers on the flight that was diverted to El Paso after the security concern was determined to be a “hoax."

SpaceX Starship test ends in explosion off Florida's coast: What we know

SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure after the rocket lost engines and control before exploding off Florida’s coast. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order ground stops for multiple airports, which were lifted after about an hour and a half.

Maryland drivers illegally registering vehicles in Virginia, costing state millions

A new report from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration reveals that thousands of Maryland drivers have registered their vehicles in Virginia, a practice that could be costing the state up to $12 million in lost revenue annually.

Yorkie killed in DC hit-and-run, police searching for driver

D.C. police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who struck and killed a small Yorkshire Terrier last week and fled the scene.