Rep. John James of Michigan opted to forgo his salary during a government shutdown caused by disputes over a proposed spending bill. He criticizes Democrats for using the situation as leverage and advocates for a swift resolution.

Davon Sargent, a convicted felon, got a 14-month prison sentence for unlawful firearm possession, following a guilty plea and an incident involving a 9mm Glock pistol.

Timothy Wiggins was arrested for two home burglaries in Northwest D.C., as announced by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Montgomery County Police seek public help in finding two suspects linked to a North Bethesda homicide involving the death of Akwalabeng Fontava and related abductions.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy orders SEPTA to implement safety measures after train fires, under emergency action from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Metropolitan Police arrested a suspect for a robbery in Mount Pleasant after a victim was chased from a residence they had met at through a dating app.

MCPD released a Community Trust Survey to gather Montgomery County residents' feedback on police relations, seeking confidential input to guide local law enforcement practices.

Mayor Bowser asserts DC will stay operational despite the federal shutdown, assuring public services and benefits like SNAP and Medicaid continue without disruption.

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon criticized Democrat leadership for not passing a clean CR, highlighting bipartisan cooperation in the past and calling for a resolution to the government shutdown.

Montgomery County Police are searching for missing 14-year-old Dontae Dell Myers and request public assistance. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and dark jeans.

DC faces coastal flooding; a Flood Advisory is in effect until Friday morning. The National Weather Service warns of two feet of tidal inundation along the DC shoreline.

DC's financial forecast is positive, and Mayor Bowser is advancing a Growth Agenda to make the city more business-friendly and develop local talent, aiming to create a dynamic, self-sufficient economy.

Robert Jameson, 60, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for an armed robbery at O'Connor's Liquors in Southeast D.C.