The U.S. Supreme Court is back in session, with justices planning to hear cases on campaign finance, affirmative action and the constitutionality of legislative prayer. A preview of the Court's fall term.

A witness in the hearing of three former U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen accused sexual assault says the victim appeared drunk on the night of the alleged assault.

David Hawkings talks about how Obama is viewing the situation in Syria.

One Republican lawmakers from Virginia is spearheading the effort to get President Obama to ask Congress for permission to attack Syria.

Questioning has concluded in a military hearing that will determine whether three male U.S. Naval Academy students will face a court-martial for the alleged sexual assault of a female classmate.

As Congress debates military intervention in Syria, legal questions swirl around the possible outcomes. We consider the possibility of military action from several legal perspectives.

From car-sharing controversies to battles over bike lanes, we'll look at our region's biggest transportation stories in our monthly segment, From A to B.

In a court filing, D.C. police have defended the use of an undercover officer to infilitrate a labor rights group, saying that they were concerned that violent acts were planned.

In the aftermath of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, President Barack Obama appears to be weighing the options for a U.S. response. For two years, the White House and Congress have signaled a deep ambivalence about intervening in the conflict, while leaders in Britain and France have favored a more aggressive diplomatic and military posture.

We explore a new report that finds most Virginia police department have delayed adopting recommended policies for suspect lineups and eyewitness identifications.