WATCH: WTOP’s Top Local Headlines for November 5
WTOP morning anchors John Aaron and Kristin Diaz take you through the latest local news from the D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia region.
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Janeese Lewis George is Washington’s next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump
Voters in the nation's capital are electing their first new mayor in 12 years, and a self-described democratic socialist is heavily favored to win.
Democrats win the US House, Senate, taking full control of Congress as voters express frustration with Trump
Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
Maryland voters approve US House redistricting measure, elect Jawando to Montgomery County’s top office
Maryland voters on Tuesday selected scores of state and local lawmakers and other officials. They also tackled a ballot question that could have an impact on the 2028 congressional election.
DC-area politicians react to ‘blue wave’ on Election Day
D.C.-area politicians react to midterm election results that handed Democrats a majority in Congress as voters expressed frustration with President Donald Trump.
Live results: County, city races in Maryland, Virginia
In both Maryland and Virginia, voters are picking new leaders to fill some of the most important positions in local government.
Virginians vote to add reproductive freedom to state constitution amid wave of Democratic victories
Ballots are being tallied in a midterm election that could reshape parts of Virginia’s constitution and influence the makeup of the state’s congressional delegation.
What DC-area voters say they want from the new Congress
With the election over, attention is turning to what happens next. WTOP went to Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, to find out what voters expect from the new Congress.
Things to do in the DC area: Adams Morgan PorchFest, Film Festivals … and more!
Music lovers can enjoy the fall weather and sounds by D.C. musicians at Adams Morgan PorchFest this Saturday.
Montgomery Co. Executive-elect Jawando taps former White House press secretary for transition team
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will serve on Will Jawando’s transition steering committee, he announced Wednesday.
Virginia voters split on 1% sales tax for school construction
On Election Day, out of 47 Virginia localities, about 30% authorized their governments to collect a 1% sales tax to address rising school construction costs, wh
Protesters call on Congress to fight Trump’s ‘ego arch’
About three dozen protesters rallied near Memorial Circle at the east entrance of Arlington National Cemetery to protest President Donald Trump's proposed "triu
Manassas Park man admits dismembering wife’s body during murder trial
In a stunning turn in his murder trial Thursday, a Manassas Park, Virginia, man admitted to dismembering his wife's body and putting her remains in the trash, but claims he did it after finding her dead from...
Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in D.C.
Maryland takes key step toward constructing new Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Design of both new, four-lane Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans with full shoulders is slated to begin in 2028 and construction will begin as soon as 2032.
PHOTOS: Sphere at National Harbor earns planning board approval, developers share new details
The Prince George’s County Planning Board gave preliminary approval to Sphere at National Harbor, in a hearing Thursday that focused primarily on the physical characteristics within and around the structure.
World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
LONDON (AP) — World leaders who have sparred with the “America first” President Donald Trump greeted the rout of his Republican Party in the U.S. midterm electi
DC-area baseball coach denied bond, remains in ICE custody
D.C.-area baseball coach Amaury Monsalve was denied bond by an immigration judge and remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
Democrats ride blue wave to wins in Virginia, Maryland and beyond. What comes next?
Democrats scored major victories in Virginia, Maryland and across the country Tuesday night, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump.
Maryland Democrats want you to know about this ballot question before November midterms
With eight days to go until Election Day, Maryland Democrats up and down the ballot gathered Monday for a rally in Bowie.
How lasting impact of DOGE cuts could affect midterm elections
More than 260,000 workers left federal service due to Trump administration and DOGE initiatives in 2025, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
Candidates push messages on redistricting as battle reaches the ballot in Maryland
With Question 3, voters will decide whether to amend the Maryland's constitution to establish new standards for how congressional districts are drawn.
Lime, Veo offer free rides to DC-area voters for Election Day
Two electric bike and scooter companies are offering free rides and ride credits to help D.C.-area voters cast their ballots.
Maryland’s hotly debated ballot question on redistricting. What does it do?
On Election Day, Marylanders will be asked to vote on redistricting amendment that would soften rules around how the state's congressional districts can be redrawn.