President Biden has banned offshore oil and gas drilling in parts of U.S. national waters to protect oceans and coasts, setting a conservation record and advancing renewable energy.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to meet Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on defense and security.

Deamonte Bridgeforth was arrested for a domestic-related shooting in Northeast Washington, D.C., leaving five injured.

Two suspects were arrested in Navy Yard for assaulting a person with a bottle on New Year's Eve, requiring the victim's hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries.

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM today to 1 AM Tuesday for the Washington DC area, anticipating 5-9 inches of snow with potential for up to 12 inches and minimal ice accumulations. Travel may be severely affected.

The MPD has announced a security plan for former President Carter's state funeral, detailing road closures, metro adjustments, and parking restrictions from January 7-9.

MPD and federal agencies announce security measures for the electoral vote count, emphasizing the need for careful travel planning due to road closures around the Capitol.

Violent crime in D.C. hits a 30-year low with a 35% drop as reported by the police and U.S. Attorney Graves, highlighting successful gang and drug network dismantling and high prosecution rates of gun offenders.

Washington D.C. prepares for snowfall with the Snow Team set to begin operations. Mayor Bowser announces pre-emptive measures including plow deployment and reminders for residents to manage waste bins and pavements.

A 14-year-old girl was arrested for an attempted robbery in Southeast, with the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Several individuals were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for unauthorized vehicle use and auto theft in Washington, DC from Dec 27, 2024, to Jan 2, 2025.

The Metropolitan Police Department arrested four individuals for a Northeast D.C. robbery on January 2, 2025, using their helicopter Falcon 1. Two are also charged with car theft.

The MPD announced the recovery of 27 firearms, including various handguns and a "Ghost Gun" during the week of December 23-30, 2024, and emphasized community involvement in reporting illegal guns.