Leslie Moreno

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Leslie Moreno

This comes as lawmakers are considering a proposal that would cap federal payments to states. WASHINGTON — Dozens of families will spend 24 hours on the National Mall hoping their voices are heard. They're taking part in a rally for Medicaid, to warn members of Congress about the effects of possible cuts to the program. This comes as lawmakers are considering a proposal that would cap federal payments to states.

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Leslie Moreno

Advocacy groups said ICE agents may be targeting delivery drivers, restaurants and businesses in immigrant communities. WASHINGTON — Father Vidal Rivas from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hyattsville said his congregation has been hearing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be out in full force this week targeting immigrant families. “People are no longer scared. They’re terrified. Our community feels vulnerable, they feel like they’re being hunted,” Rivas said.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Leslie Moreno

Inside the apartment, detectives allegedly found empty bags of concrete mix and mixing bowls. SUITLAND, Md. — The man accused of murdering his girlfriend in their apartment in Suitland before covering her body in plastic, blankets, and concrete, appeared in court Thursday. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, 44-year-old Sherron Turner was found dead inside the home she shared with her boyfriend, 38-year-old Michael McClanahan.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Leslie Moreno

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said crime is down by 65% across the metro system. WASHINGTON — Metro and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments met Wednesday morning to discuss safety and security across the transit system. Metro's General Manager Randy Clarke had some good news to share. Clarke reported that crime was down by 65% across the metro system, which is the lowest it's been in the past seven years, and said fare evasion is also down by 80%.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Leslie Moreno

Residents fear nearby neighborhoods will be infested with trash, traffic, parking issues and noise complaints. WASHINGTON — Some residents in Capitol Hill are not happy about the announcement that the Washington Commanders may be coming back to DC. Bill Sisolak lives near the RFK Stadium. He told WUSA9 that bringing the Commanders to the District will cause more harm than good. “It would be chaos. Traffic chaos. Absolute chaos." Sisolak said.