Maryland's handgun licensing law struck down by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive.

DC opens holiday market amid violence and drug concerns

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told an audience “The state of our city is strong” at Friday’s ribbon-cutting event, officially kicking off the 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Market. And the mayor received an applause.