Marcus Hazel admitted to strangling his girlfriend and pleaded guilty in court, with sentencing set for March 20, 2026.

George Sydnor sentenced to 40 years for murdering Christy Bautista in her hotel room in Washington, D.C. Judge Neal Kravitz imposed the sentence following Sydnor's guilty plea.

The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the D.C. area, with rain, snow, and up to 3 inches of accumulation in northeastern Maryland, cautioning against slippery roads.

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.

Metropolitan Police arrested Travis Brandon, 34, in connection with a burglary on Wisconsin Avenue, where he allegedly stole items including credit cards. The victim was unharmed, and the investigation continues.

The NWS reports overcast skies and temperatures around 38°F in Washington, with mixed precipitation and a high of 47°F expected. Clearer skies are forecast for MLK Day.

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

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the AWARE Act to enact diplomatic sanctions against officials globally who block humanitarian aid, with a focus on Israel's actions in Gaza.

Senator Wyden supports a bill to prevent presidents from naming federal buildings after themselves, targeting actions linked to Trump. The SERVE Act seeks to enforce this and undo such renamings.

Senator Marsha Blackburn spoke on the Senate floor, advocating deportation and denaturalization for scammers, and introduced the Fraud Accountability Act.

Senator Marsha Blackburn introduces the "Veterans' Bill of Rights Act" to clarify and ensure veterans' entitlements in VA facilities, aiming to improve transparency, streamline processes, and increase accountability.

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.

Senator Dan Sullivan chairs a hearing to assess Coast Guard enhancements after a historic $25 billion funding increase for improved deployment response and strategic presence.