Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet

The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.

Liam is home: 5-year-old boy and his father back in Minnesota after release from ICE detention

Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old boy who was taken into ICE custody, is back in Minnesota with his father after a judge ordered their release from an immigrant detention center in Texas.

Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say

A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.

TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID

Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Snow, strong winds and dangerous cold continue Sunday across parts of VA, MD and DC

Snow, strong winds and dangerous cold are impacting parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District Sunday morning as a coastal storm continues to move offshore, leaving behind hazardous conditions across the region.

ICE protests: Feds won’t interfere unless cities ask for help, Trump says

President Trump has said federal agents won’t interfere with protests in Democratic-run cities unless help is specifically requested, and is instructing ICE and Border Patrol agents to protect federal property.

Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility

Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."

Man found dead near Route 29 in Fairfax County, police investigate

Police are investigating a death after an adult man was found dead near Route 29 and Rydell Road in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Maryland state trooper struck by suspected impaired driver in Prince George’s County

A Maryland State Police trooper was struck by a pickup truck early Saturday morning while checking on a vehicle parked along Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County, according to police.

Possible measles exposure reported at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia

Health officials in Alexandria and across Virginia are alerting residents to possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport and a nearby shuttle bus following a confirmed case.

Weekend nor'easter forecast: What to know for Virginia, Maryland, DC

A powerful winter storm system developing offshore could impact parts of Virginia, Maryland and the District this weekend, with snow, strong winds, bitter cold and coastal flooding possible as the storm intensifies.

Teen arrested in connection with Leesburg manhole explosion
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A teen was arrested in connection to an October explosion in Leesburg that dislodged several manhole covers early in the morning. 

Teen arrested in connection with Leesburg manhole explosion

A teen was arrested in connection to an October explosion in Leesburg that dislodged several manhole covers early in the morning. 

Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one

Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.

ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert

A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.