Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 20, 2023 A manhunt is underway for a suspect in what police are calling the targeted fatal shooting of a Washington County Maryland Circuit Court Judge in Hagerstown last night. Pedro Argote, 49, shot Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the driveway of the judge’s home hours after Wilkinson awarded…… Read more
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Au pair charged with murder of man in her employer’s Reston home
Heather Curtis – WMAL News | October 19, 2023 An au pair has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a man to death in her employer’s Herndon home in February. Fairfax County Police said Thursday 23-year-old Juliana Peres Magalahaes of Reston is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center in connection…… Read more
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton.… Read more
Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in Georgia and agrees to cooperate
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.… Read more
GOP’s Jordan backs a temporary House speaker plan and calls off 3rd vote for now, lawmakers say
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he would back a temporary U.S. House speaker for the next several months as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.… Read more
Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding that shipments would be subject to inspections and that aid should go to civilians and not Hamas militants.… Read more
GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who are refusing to give him the gavel.… Read more
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearing on tipped wages
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 16, 2023 On Tuesday, tipped workers in Montgomery County are schedule to meet with councilmembers to discuss the future of minimum wage for restaurant workers. Bill 35-23 would increase the tipped worker minimum wage and would phase in something known as a “tip credit amount.” Currently Montgomery County…… Read more
Fairfax County casino bill could be reintroduced in 2024
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 A Virginia lawmaker is betting on Tysons as the best location for a new casino. The pandemic left Tysons deserted, with many offices buildings still vacant. Republican Delegate Wren Williams says a casino would bring a new life to the area. “Additional tourism, additional entertainment for…… Read more
Few Republicans have confidence in elections. It’s a long road for one group trying to change that
Kim Pytleski could barely sleep the night before. She replayed the PowerPoint slides in her head, packed her notebook and took a deep breath.… Read more
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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing judge overseeing his divorce case
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 20, 2023 A manhunt is underway for a suspect in what police are calling the targeted fatal shooting of a Washington County Maryland Circuit Court Judge in Hagerstown last night. Pedro Argote, 49, shot Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the driveway of the judge’s home hours after Wilkinson awarded…… Continue Reading
Au pair charged with murder of man in her employer’s Reston home
Heather Curtis – WMAL News | October 19, 2023 An au pair has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a man to death in her employer’s Herndon home in February. Fairfax County Police said Thursday 23-year-old Juliana Peres Magalahaes of Reston is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center in connection…… Continue Reading
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton.… Continue Reading
Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in Georgia and agrees to cooperate
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.… Continue Reading
GOP’s Jordan backs a temporary House speaker plan and calls off 3rd vote for now, lawmakers say
Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he would back a temporary U.S. House speaker for the next several months as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.… Continue Reading
Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding that shipments would be subject to inspections and that aid should go to civilians and not Hamas militants.… Continue Reading
GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who are refusing to give him the gavel.… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearing on tipped wages
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 16, 2023 On Tuesday, tipped workers in Montgomery County are schedule to meet with councilmembers to discuss the future of minimum wage for restaurant workers. Bill 35-23 would increase the tipped worker minimum wage and would phase in something known as a “tip credit amount.” Currently Montgomery County…… Continue Reading
Fairfax County casino bill could be reintroduced in 2024
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 A Virginia lawmaker is betting on Tysons as the best location for a new casino. The pandemic left Tysons deserted, with many offices buildings still vacant. Republican Delegate Wren Williams says a casino would bring a new life to the area. “Additional tourism, additional entertainment for…… Continue Reading
Few Republicans have confidence in elections. It’s a long road for one group trying to change that
Kim Pytleski could barely sleep the night before. She replayed the PowerPoint slides in her head, packed her notebook and took a deep breath.… Continue Reading