Trial begins in recall effort against Purcellville vice mayor

An effort to remove Purcellville’s vice mayor is went to trial Monday after delays linked to separate criminal cases involving town leadership.

Video of officer accused of pulling girls off bike in Navy Yard draws criticism

D.C. police are facing criticism after video shows an officer accused of pulling two girls off a bicycle near the Navy Yard Metro station as juvenile curfew zones took effect.

DC weather: Cool, breezy with sprinkles Monday; Freeze Warning Tuesday

Cool, breezy weather moves across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with a slight chance of sprinkles early in the day and a Freeze Warning in place for Tuesday.

Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says

Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in what officials described as an "accident" in Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson announced Sunday. 

Tariff refund system launches today: Here’s who it’s for

The U.S. is launching the beginning phase of its tariff refund system Monday. Here’s who it’s for, and what to know about it.

Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday

Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.

MPD officer accused of dragging cyclists in Navy Yard

A video recorded by a local resident is raising concerns about how police are enforcing juvenile curfew rules in parts of the District.

Woman killed in Foggy Bottom hit-and-run crash, MPD investigates

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a 61-year-old woman dead Saturday morning in the Foggy Bottom area of Northwest Washington, D.C.

Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.

Maryland reports first measles case of 2026, issues exposure warning

Maryland has confirmed its first measles case of 2026, leading health officials to issue an exposure warning and urge residents to ensure they are vaccinated.

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

DC Weather: Chilly rain, gusty winds, freeze risk ahead for the DMV region

A chilly, wet end to the weekend is unfolding in the D.C. area, with rain, gusty winds and a sharp cooldown before a potential freeze early this week.

Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing

An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.