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US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s Office drops case against Olympic canoeist after Flaws in Reflecting Pool Prosecution

WASHINGTON – Just four weeks after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stood before reporters and declared that prosecutors had “tremendous evidence” against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, her office asked a Superior Court judge

by Parker Leyden

August 1, 2026

D.C. Police Seek Skate Park Armed Robber from a Viral Video

WASHINGTON – A man armed with a handgun attempted to rob three

D.C. Police Lacked Basic Safeguards over Crime Data for more than a Decade, Inspector General finds

Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department went more than a decade without an independent

Storm Topples Trees, Knocks out Power across Northwest Washington

A fast-moving storm swept through Northwest Washington on Tuesday evening, toppling large

U.S. Measles Cases Reach 35-year High. Virginia Cases Also Shoot Upward.

Measles cases in the United States have climbed to their highest level

Multiple Spots Damaged Near Washington Monument.

WASHINGTON – Two sites on the National Mall were left damaged following

Woman in Mental Health Crisis prompts hours-long rescue, shuts down Rock Creek Parkway during rush hour

WASHINGTON — A woman experiencing an apparent mental health crisis prompted a

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Kalshi Refunds Fees After Outrage Over Iran-Linked Prediction Market

Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market platform, moved this weekend to reimburse users and clarify its rules after widespread criticism over a contract tied to

March 1, 2026

World

U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Touching Off Wider Middle East Conflict

The United States and Israel launched a coordinated wave of strikes on Iran early Saturday, a sharp escalation that officials said was aimed at

February 28, 2026

War·World

EU Announces 20th Round of Russia Sanctions

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, arguing that only sustained economic pressure

February 6, 2026

European Union·Russia·Ukraine·War·World

EU Launches Investigation of Grok’s AI Image Creation

European regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after concerns that its AI chatbot, Grok,

January 26, 2026

European Union·World

National

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Judge Halts Defense Department Effort to Punish Mark Kelly Over Remarks

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Defense Department from censuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and pursuing a reduction in his retirement rank over

February 12, 2026

Defense·National

The Washington Post Announces Sweeping layoffs, cuts Sports and Books Sections.

WASHINGTON–The Washington Post announced a major reduction in force Wednesday, eliminating entire sections of its newsroom and laying off roughly 300 employees as part of a

February 4, 2026

National

Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Political Pressure after DOJ Subpoenas

WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Reserve issued a rare public statement Sunday, accusing the Justice Department of using the threat of criminal prosecution to

January 12, 2026

National·Trump

Judge Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Washington D.C. in Setback for Trump Administration.

WASHINGTON- A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from continuing a policy of warrantless civil immigration arrests in the District

December 3, 2025

Crime·Immigration·Local·National

DC / MD / VA

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Wildfire smoke continues to foul Washington’s air after Code Purple day

A thick layer of Canadian wildfire smoke continues to hang over the Washington region on Saturday, a day after fine-particle pollution triggered a rare

July 18, 2026

DC·Local·Maryland·Virginia

Six Months into 2026 and DC Crime Statistics tell a Mixed Story.

Seven homicides in six days in July drew renewed attention to violent crime in Washington. But while the recent killings may stand out as

July 16, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in D.C.

WASHINGTON–A U.S. Air Force helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron returned to Joint Base Andrews early Wednesday after spending nearly two days grounded

July 16, 2026

DC·Local

Cleanup Underway as Meridian Hill Fountain Covered in Sediment.

WASHINGTON — The historic cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park is now filled with a light layer of dirt and rust-colored sediment that settled after

July 8, 2026

Culture·DC·Local