WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

WUSA, also known as Channel 9, is a television station affiliated with CBS, situated in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. This station is owned by Tegna, Inc., which is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, a nearby suburb. WUSA serves as the primary television outlet for Tegna. Its studios and transmitter are housed at Broadcast House on Wisconsin Avenue, located in the Tenleytown area on the northwestern side of the city. Notably, WUSA is the largest CBS affiliate based on market size that is not directly owned and operated by CBS itself.

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Prince George’s County teachers union declares no confidence in superintendent

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

Prince George’s County educators overwhelmingly cast no-confidence votes for superintendent at an emergency meeting. He says he's proud of the work he's done. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools is facing mounting pressure from the educators he leads. The county’s largest teachers' union has issued a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Millard House II, citing what they call "a lack of progress on systemic issues" plaguing the district.
Military brace: Tanks to roll through DC for Army's 250th birthday parade despite damage concerns

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Eric Flack

WUSA9 got exclusive access to plans from military leaders in Texas hoping to prevent torn up streets in wake of June 14 parade. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Twenty-eight M1 Abrams battle tanks will rumble through the nation's capital for the Army's 250th birthday celebration, part of a massive military parade on June 14 that critics warn could inflict millions of dollars in damage to District streets.
'This is delicate stuff' | Judge won't rush to grant Trump admin's request to unseal MLK Jr. surveillance files

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Jordan Fischer

A federal judge said it could take years to negotiate the release of any files related to the FBI's surveillance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Wednesday he’s in no rush to grant the Trump administration’s request to unseal records related to the FBI’s surveillance of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. “This is delicate stuff,” U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon said. “This is not stuff you use a chainsaw on.
Virginia limits social media to an hour daily for kids under 16

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Matthew Torres

In newly signed legislation in Virginia, social media companies are required to restrict use to only one hour per day for kids younger than 16 years old. ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia is tightening restrictions on cell phone use among children, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill limiting social media use to just one hour per day for kids under 16. This came just weeks before he signed another bill banning cell phone use in schools from bell to bell.
Veterans find healing through transformative Virginia pottery program

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Sean Martinelli

The weekly sessions, which are offered for free to veterans, have had a transformative impact. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Inside an Alexandria art studio, a half dozen people work on various creations. Though they don’t talk about it much, there is an invisible bond that connects each of them: they are all injured military veterans. “It’s funny because you can’t see a lot of my wounds,” one of them said. “It’s a way to get out of your own head,” added another.
The DOJ sued for hundreds of Peter Navarro's emails. Does it still want them?

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Jordan Fischer

The Justice Department sued Navarro in 2022 in an attempt to obtain emails from a personal account he used while serving as White House trade adviser. WASHINGTON — The Justice Department could tell a federal judge Wednesday whether it is still pursuing hundreds of records from Peter Navarro’s time as White House trade adviser during the first Trump administration.
‘Show people grace’ | Virginians worry about proposed cuts to SNAP benefits

3 days ago | wusa9.com | Matthew Torres

In a roundtable discussion Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in Fredericksburg, SNAP recipients share their stories and the struggles to keep up even before any proposed cuts. FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Juliette London said she worked in the medical industry for nearly 30 years before her disabilities crippled her way of living. The Spotsylvania County resident never wanted to rely on food assistance programs, but for now, the help is a lifeline.
FBI: Former DC teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

3 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

Devonne Keith Brown, who previously worked at a school in Northeast D.C., is also believed to have been involved with a youth track club in the area. WASHINGTON — The FBI’s Washington Field Office is asking the public for help after arresting a D.C. man on charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Devonne Keith Brown, 56, of Washington, D.C., was taken into custody on Monday, by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.
Fight between adults at National Zoo prompts brief shelter-in-place order

3 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

Credit: wusa WUSA9 PLUS NATIONAL ZOO SPECIAL WASHINGTON — What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a tense turn Saturday after a fight broke out between two adults, prompting police to respond. Just after 4 p.m., the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Park Police were alerted to an altercation on zoo grounds. Authorities say the situation quickly escalated with reports of a potential threat circulating among zoogoers.
Two teens arrested after robbery near DC's Southwest Waterfront

3 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

One teen held the victim down while the other assaulted him and stole his belongings, police say. WASHINGTON — Two boys, just 13 and 14 years old, are facing serious charges after a late-night robbery near the Southwest Waterfront. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 200 block of N Street SW just after midnight on Monday. A victim told police he had been attacked by two individuals he knew.