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Trump Arch Could Break Ground November 5 as Opponents Seek Court Order

Federal officials say work on a proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge could begin November 5 if final approvals are granted, prompting a new request for a court injunction.

by Gus McAllister

October 26, 2026

Smoking Materials Spark Alexandria Apartment Fire, Leaving 14 Units Uninhabitable

Alexandria fire investigators traced Sunday's South Pickett Street blaze to smoking materials

National Guard Member Wounded in Shooting on Capitol Hill; Suspected Gunman Also Hurt

A National Guard member and a suspected gunman were hospitalized after troops

Suspicious Letters Reach Congressional and Election Offices in Widening Federal Investigation

Federal investigators are tracing suspicious mailings sent to congressional offices and election

Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions and Tariffs Agreed to in the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Law

A White House executive order waives most new sanctions and tariffs required

Union Station Rail Shutdown Begins Tonight, Disrupting Virginia Trains for Nine Days

Amtrak will close a critical junction south of Union Station after Friday

Army Presents Final Design Plans for Return of Confederate Memorial to Arlington Cemetery

Army cemetery officials presented final design plans for returning a Confederate memorial

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U.S. Military Says Caribbean Vessel Strike Killed Four

U.S. Southern Command said a military operation Sunday struck a vessel in the Caribbean and killed four people it said were involved in narcotics

October 5, 2026

Defense·National·World

Xi Jinping visits White House for State Visit

WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the White House on Thursday for a state visit that included talks with President Donald Trump, an

September 25, 2026

China·National·Trump·World

EU President Von der Leyen calls for slower AI race, offers Canada closer ties with European Union

STRASBOURG, France — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Wednesday for slowing the race to build the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence

September 16, 2026

European Union·World

Iranian Strikes Destroyed or Damaged hundreds of Buildings at U.S. bases, Pentagon Watchdog says

Iranian attacks destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings and other structures at U.S. military bases across the Middle East during the first months of

September 15, 2026

Defense·National·World

National

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Kennedy Center Records Fight Widens as Lawmaker Seeks Trump Administration Messages

Rep. Joyce Beatty is seeking emails and texts about Kennedy Center management and closure votes, challenging the administration's assertion of presidential privilege.

October 26, 2026

Culture·Judiciary·Kennedy Center·National

Arlington County Sues to Halt Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Near National Cemetery

Arlington County sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it bypassed environmental review before advancing a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

October 9, 2026

Judiciary·Local·Trump·Virginia

Judge Extends Protection for White House Reporters as Court Weighs Trump’s Media Ban

A federal judge extended protection for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters while considering whether Trump's White House access ban violates constitutional safeguards.

October 8, 2026

Judiciary·National·Trump

Tropical Storm Isaias Strengthens as Hurricane Threat Grows Along Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened to 65 mph Wednesday as forecasters shifted its projected track slightly east and warned of dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flooding

October 7, 2026

National

DC / MD / VA

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Sunday Storm Threat Brings Flood Watch, Tornado Risk to Washington Region

A new National Weather Service outlook warns of possible damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes Sunday, with a flood watch in parts of Northern

October 11, 2026

DC·Local·Maryland·Virginia

DC Water Says Potomac Has Returned to Normal After January Sewage Spill

Expanded testing found no current evidence of lasting damage from the January Potomac Interceptor collapse, DC Water said.

October 8, 2026

Local·Maryland

Judge Orders Kennedy Center Renovation Records Unsealed

A federal judge ordered a Kennedy Center renovation presentation released in full and said a 163-page construction plan must also be made public, subject

October 7, 2026

Art·Culture·DC·Judiciary·Kennedy Center·Local

D.C. Council Approves $305 Million for Stadium-Armory Metro Upgrades and Gold Line Bus Planning

The D.C. Council approved $305 million in agreements with Metro for Stadium-Armory station improvements and planning for a new Gold Line bus rapid-transit route.

October 7, 2026

DC·Local