The House passed the bipartisan "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," aiming to stop government funds from mistakenly going to deceased individuals.

D.C. man Quateze Moore pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and drug charges related to a 2024 fatal shooting and a separate 2025 arrest. Sentencing is set for March 2026.

The National Weather Service warns of cold and breezy conditions in Washington D.C. with high wind gusts. Temperatures are around freezing with chances of weekend snow and rain.

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.

Angela Reyes, 13, has gone missing from Germantown, prompting Montgomery County Police to seek public aid in locating her. Her disappearance is deeply felt by the community.

Rocky Lee Brown, previously convicted of murder, has been indicted for illegal firearm possession after being caught with a loaded gun by U.S. Marshals in D.C.

The MPD arrested Kevin Gudiel for a robbery in Northwest DC, recovering the stolen phone and emphasizing public safety and responsive law enforcement.

The U.S. House passed a bill to prevent payments to deceased individuals, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden and supported by bipartisan efforts. It makes SSA-Treasury data sharing permanent and seeks to avoid wrongful death declarations.

Senator Wyden and colleagues are questioning the Trust for the National Mall about fundraising for a Trump White House project and potential ethical conflicts.

Senator Thom Tillis praised the appointment of five agricultural leaders to North Carolina's USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee, highlighting their extensive farming experience.

Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, known for his diplomatic work and advocacy in the Caribbean American community, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of inclusion and representation.

Montgomery County Police seek public's help to locate a missing 53-year-old man named Jehovah God Almighty; details on his appearance or whereabouts are scarce.

Ruby Jade Corado was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for misappropriating COVID-19 relief funds related to Casa Ruby, a former LGBTQ+ non-profit.