Brian J. Cole, Jr. is charged with planting IEDs at the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021, as Congress convened to confirm election results.

A jury convicted seven men for a series of 2023 armed carjackings in D.C. and Prince George’s County, with U.S. Attorney Pirro announcing the verdict.

The National Weather Service forecasts a fair morning, a mild day, and a chilly evening for Washington D.C., with increasing sunshine and calm winds leading to a high of 53°F and a nighttime low of 39°F. Rain is expected Friday afternoon.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reports successful crime reduction in D.C. under Trump-backed initiative, citing significant arrest and illegal firearm confiscation numbers.

The Plot Thickens book club meets at Thomas Balch Library to discuss "The Wager" on January 22, with book choices accessible and March's selection up for public vote.

Leesburg Police investigate a burglary at Exxon Gas Station by two individuals who broke in and stole goods. Witnesses are encouraged to provide information.

Two teens were arrested in Frederick County, MD, after a reported armed robbery in 2025, charged as adults with multiple counts including assault and firearm use.

Senator Marsha Blackburn proposes the No Tax on Wrongful Delay Act to make IRS-paid interest tax-free for victorious taxpayers in audits or tax litigation.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer initiated hearings into alleged widespread theft of federal funds in Minnesota, implicating state officials and some community members in a multi-billion-dollar social program fraud.

The DOI awarded $5.08 million to local governments to strengthen their wildfire response through the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program, as part of the Trump administration's commitment to preparedness.

Senators, led by Ron Wyden, question the impact of reallocating federal agents from violent crime to immigration enforcement, stressing the potential compromise to public safety and national security.

Mayor Muriel Bowser received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Go-Go Awards for her support of Go-Go music.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark reflects on the 5-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, criticizing Trump's influence on the event and stressing the importance of defending democracy.