A person trapped in an elevator was rescued by Special Ops firefighters using a vortex system, as reported by the DC Fire and EMS Department. The operation was successful and the individual was unharmed.

The District Government will operate on modified hours on Christmas Eve and close for Christmas Day, with essential services like emergency shelters and mental health support remaining available.

Montgomery County Police arrested two juveniles for auto thefts, using a drone to observe their attempts to enter vehicles. A stolen gun was also recovered.

The Trump administration halted offshore wind project leases over national security concerns, impacting several projects and citing risks like radar interference.

A D.C. police officer was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on I-695 while helping a motorist. The driver remained at the scene; the officer is hospitalized.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy, announced a $1 billion funding increase to enhance road safety, impacting a range of projects across the nation.

MPD seeks public help to find a suspect for a non-fatal shooting after a fight on December 7 in Northwest D.C. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Senators Merkley and Wyden secured $960,881 to improve distance learning in Wasco County, benefiting 655 students with access to courses and training via the USDA grant.

The U.S. has paused offshore wind farm projects due to national security concerns, affecting projects like Vineyard Wind 1 and Empire Wind 1. The Department of the Interior is assessing their impact on security and radar systems.

New federal charges have been filed against Rahmanullah Lakanwal for the fatal shooting of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Andrew Wolfe.

Police are searching for a suspect in a non-fatal shooting on 14th Street, offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

An MPD officer was injured helping a motorist on I-695. After being struck by a vehicle, he received immediate aid and was hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver stayed on-scene and was also hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

MPD arrested Taivion Scott for assaulting a man with a gun in Northwest, DC on November 15, 2025. The suspect was captured over a month later and now faces legal proceedings for his actions.