Father and son tax preparers from D.C. are indicted on 24 counts for an alleged IRS fraud scheme involving false tax returns and identity theft. The elder has a prior conviction from 2010.

Senator Ron Wyden voted against the NDAA, citing concerns over increased military spending without sufficient oversight and its enabling of Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

Stevenson Allen of D.C. was sentenced to 100 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials and ordered to pay restitution to victims.

Senator Mike Lee introduced the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act to protect car owners' data privacy, requiring car manufacturers to obtain explicit consent before collecting or selling personal data.

The U.S. Transportation Secretary and GM have launched the Explore250 app, designed as a digital companion for travelers to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

MCDOT has adjusted its transit services for the holiday season, with modified weekday schedules on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and Sunday schedules on Christmas and New Year's Day.

A passenger, Terrell Medlay, assaulted a rideshare driver in Southwest D.C., leading to Medlay's arrest on charges including Unarmed Carjacking and Felony Strangulation. The incident began over a trip disagreement.

National Menorah Lighting in D.C. took place with increased security following a deadly attack in Sydney; attendees honored the victims, and Rabbi Shemtov spoke on resilience.

DC Metropolitan Police arrested several individuals for vehicle-related crimes, ranging from unauthorized use to auto theft, across different neighborhoods.

Jaswan Dayquon Thomas, a repeat offender with a history of felony convictions, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for illegal firearm possession.

Laurie-Anne Sayles, a public health expert, takes over as chair of Montgomery County's Health Committee and begins a tour of health facilities on Dec. 15.

Senator Ron Wyden opposes the STOP CSAM Act for risking encryption, advocating instead for his Invest in Child Safety Act to fight predators while protecting privacy.

Senator Ron Wyden reintroduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act to set national hemp product standards and protect consumers, countering a potential nationwide ban.