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A man who smelled like fuel showed up to the visitor center of the U.S. Capitol with a torch and a flare gun on Election Day, prompting police to shut down the building to tours for the rest of the day, police say.

The Washington Commanders acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints just before the NFL trade deadline. Washington sent third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks to New Orleans and got a fifth back along with Lattimore. He becomes an instant upgrade for Washington’s secondary with the Commanders off to a...

Virginians are voting in competitive U.S. House races in the 7th and 10th districts. News4’s Joseph Olmo asked some voters what issues are most pressing to them this election season.

Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections, Jared DeMarinis, said more Marylanders may vote in the 2024 presidential election than the 2020 presidential election. News4’s Juliana Valencia talked to several voters in line about what motivated them to come out and vote. 

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the most competitive Republican candidate in years in a U.S. Senate race that could have national political significance. It could also result in the state’s first Black senator if Democrat Angela Alsobrooks wins. Hogan is a popular Republican who won two terms as governor. He is facing an uphill battle against A...

Two candidates in Virginia are competing to take over a U.S. House seat being vacated by an incumbent who’s planning to run for governor. Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Eugene Vindman are facing off Tuesday for Virginia’s 7th District seat. The winner will succeed Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is vacating her seat in favor of a gubernatori...

Maryland voting polls opened at 7 a.m. and voters had already formed a line to make their voice heard. News4’s Juliana Valencia gives an overview about the race between Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for a seat in the Senate.

Virginia voting polls opened bright and early at 6 a.m. and voters are already forming a line to cast their ballots. News4’s Joseph Olmo previews what’s on the ballot and asks what issues are top of mind for voters. 

It’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Election Day. In the D.C. area, that means watch parties and heightened security. Streets near Howard University are shut down for Kamala Harris’ election night watch party.

It’s the final push before Election Day. About 30 poll workers spent Monday night transforming the cafeteria at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School into a polling place. This is Jim Pierce’s first time volunteering. “There’s so much that goes into an election, planning for it, to make sure it goes smoothly,” he said. It takes about two hours for...

As the election rapidly approaches, college students are feeling the tension. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson gave their closing final messages to voters as they both vye for the seat to represent Virginia’s 7th District, which covers part of Prince William, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, as well as several others. The seat was vacated by current Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who is running for Govern...

As the nation prepares for Election Day, D.C. leaders brace for the possibility of protests or worse. Also on The News4 Rundown: Four things to know about voting in the DMV.

Video of a confrontation over presidential politics at a café in Northern Virginia demonstrates how this election has many Americans on edge. Annetta Catchings — the Alexandria Republican Committee chair and a former mayoral candidate — said it started when she was having lunch at a café in Old Town with three fellow supporters of former ...