Evening briefing · 7 things to know
Court developments in Virginia and D.C., school construction priorities and the opening of District early voting lead tonight’s briefing.
Virginia · Fairfax County
Fairfax road-rage shooter pleads guilty
Milad Attai, 26, pleaded guilty Monday to malicious wounding and a firearm offense in a May shooting that injured an e-bike rider on West Ox Road, FOX 5 reported, citing Fairfax prosecutors. Sentencing is scheduled for January 8, 2027; a lifetime protective order will be entered for the victim.
Source: FOX 5 DC
Virginia · Quantico
Judge grants bond in Quantico monument damage case
A Prince William County judge granted bond Monday to Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, accused of damaging the Iwo Jima monument near Quantico with a sledgehammer, FOX 5 reported, citing court records. It was unclear whether he had posted bond. He faces felony charges; the allegations remain unproven.
Source: FOX 5 DC
Washington · Courts
Two charged in April shooting that killed two boys
D.C. police announced Monday that Antonio Terry, 18, and Markell Woodings, 20, face murder charges in the April Kenilworth Avenue shooting that killed boys ages 12 and 14. Prosecutors said Terry was ordered held without bond until a November 9 preliminary hearing. The charges are allegations, not convictions.
Sources: Metropolitan Police Department · U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C.
Maryland · School construction
Montgomery school hearing draws questions about repair priorities
Montgomery County school leaders heard testimony Monday about construction priorities, FOX 5 reported from the hearing. Rockville Councilmember Adam Van Grack questioned plans to use Wootton High School as temporary space for other schools despite its maintenance problems. A second, virtual hearing is scheduled Tuesday; board decisions are expected November 19.
Source: FOX 5 DC
Washington · Elections
D.C. opens 25 early-voting centers
Early voting opened Monday for D.C.’s November 3 general election. The Board of Elections says its 25 centers operate daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, November 1. Residents may use any center, regardless of address; same-day registration requires proof of residence. Check the board’s location and wait-time map before visiting.
Sources: D.C. Board of Elections · Early-voting locations and wait times
Nation · Midterm elections
Reuters/Ipsos poll gives Democrats a nine-point lead
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday put Democrats ahead of Republicans, 53% to 44%, among likely voters choosing a congressional candidate, including those leaning toward a party. Interviews ran October 22–26. The likely-voter margin of error is ±2.9 percentage points; the national result does not determine outcomes in individual House districts.
Sources: Ipsos · Survey results and methodology
World · European defense
Five European ministers pledge greater NATO responsibility
Defense ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged Monday to take greater responsibility for European security, including more military leadership within NATO and closer defense-industrial cooperation. Their joint statement reaffirmed political, military and financial support for Ukraine while describing continued U.S. engagement as essential to the alliance.
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