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News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland. 

A former U.S. Capitol Police officer was sentenced to 21 months in prison Monday for violating an individual’s civil rights as he was involved in an unauthorized high-speed chase that resulted in a crash, authorities say.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down Virginia’s U.S. Senate race.

Election night in D.C. has always been like a sporting event, but every cycle, the vibe shifts with the political attitudes of the moment. “Ultimately, D.C. is going to do what D.C. does. We’re going to be engaged. We’re going to be enthusiastic. We’re going to be educated about our votes,” Imani Cheers, an associate professor of media at......

The police chief said officers will pay extra attention to ballot drop boxes and polling places. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Howard University students and staff are preparing to welcome the vice president for election night. News4’s Joseph Olmo spoke with a student journalist on the eve of his most important story to date.

The university is gearing up for the Harris-Waltz campaign’s visit by closing down Tuesday. Road closures, parking restrictions and security measures will be in effect on and around campus.

Some people said it’s hard not to feel a sense of tension.

The Washington Commanders reportedly are a hot landing spot for NFL players ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Sensational rookie Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and the Washington Commanders beat the bumbling New York Giants 27-22 for their best start to a season in almost 30 years. Daniels hit McLaurin on scoring passes of 1 and 18 yards in the first half. Austin Ekeler added a 1-yard TD run as the Commanders completed a......

A suspect and a bystander were shot after deputies attempted to arrest a wanted suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on Saturday night in Fredericksburg, Virginia, according to police. Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force deputies tried to arrest a suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on the 3000 block of Plank Road at&#...

Those who decide to vote early in D.C. have one more day to do so as early voting ends on Sunday at 7 p.m. News4’s Derrick Ward reports. 

Hundreds of women’s rights marchers mobilized together at freedom plaza in the District. Their message is clear: “I don’t think we should ever be living in a society when I have less rights than my mother or my grandmother,” said demonstrator Keisha Jackson of Virginia. “I think everyone should vote and come out and support the candidate of their.....

Virginians lined up to vote on the Commonwealth’s last day of early voting. News4’s Julie Carey reports.