The U.S. Senate passed a bill with $22 million for land acquisition in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, secured by Senator Cantwell and funded by the LWCF.

Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda was vandalized with anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti; police seek help to find the suspects. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

The D.C. Council invites the public to join their January 20 meetings virtually or in person, providing various platforms for live viewing and promising recordings on their website afterward.

MPD is seeking help to identify a suspect in a December 7, 2025, robbery in Northwest D.C., offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced a $1 million emergency fund to support senior and caregiver services amid federal budget cuts.

Attorney General Schwalb introduced 19 new Charles F. C. Ruff Fellows from local law schools as Assistant Attorneys General to strengthen DC's legal work.

The U.S. Marshals arrested a Clayton County man for armed robbery and aggravated assault; illegal narcotics and firearms were seized at his residence.

Senators Cruz and Welch have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act to modernize FCC licensing and boost the U.S. satellite industry.

Montgomery County announces its 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, themed "Every Kind of People... a Blueprint For Unity," featuring performances, local talent, and a charity drive.

DC Fire and EMS extricated and transported a man with serious injuries after a vehicle hit a wall at 34th and Benning Road NE. Another man with minor injuries refused transport.

DC Police seek help to find missing 15-year-old Kimoria Warren, last seen on January 11, 2026, on Eastern Avenue, Northeast. Call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411 with info.

Republican senators, led by Senator Moody, are accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of child care funding fraud and demanding accountability for misused taxpayer dollars.

A 22-year-old man received a 48-month sentence for possessing a modified firearm after pleading guilty. The gun was linked to a recent shooting, but no injuries were reported. His criminal history includes prior firearm-related guilty pleas.