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Trump to Visit Sparrows Point as Anduril Unveils $3.7 Billion Shipbuilding Facility

President Trump is scheduled to visit Sparrows Point on Tuesday as Anduril Industries unveils Arsenal-2, a $3.7 billion shipbuilding complex expected to create more than 3,100 permanent jobs and expand the Navy’s

by Gus McAllister

October 6, 2026

Three Wounded in Southeast Washington Shooting

Two men and a woman were wounded in a shooting on Savannah

metrobus in rainy washington dc street scene

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Metrobus in Northwest Washington

A Metrobus struck a pedestrian near Georgia and New Hampshire avenues Monday

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Appeals Court Weighs Trump Administration’s $2 Billion Harvard Funding Freeze

A federal appeals court heard arguments Monday over the Trump administration’s effort

U.S. Military Says Caribbean Vessel Strike Killed Four

U.S. Southern Command said a military operation Sunday struck a vessel in

Three People Dead on Violent Saturday in the District

A 17-year-old girl died Sunday from injuries suffered in a Saturday evening

Tree Work Begins Near Site of Planned White House Visitor Screening Facility

Contractors have begun trimming trees and construction fencing has appeared in Sherman

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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

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

National

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Supreme Court Opens New Term With Major Climate Liability Case

The Supreme Court begins its 2026 term Monday with arguments in a closely watched dispute over whether a Colorado climate lawsuit against major oil

October 4, 2026

Judiciary·National

Trump Names Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to Lead New Federal “Super Intelligence” Task Force

President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new task force coordinating the federal government’s approach to artificial

October 4, 2026

National·Politics·Trump

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

Kennedy Center closes as Trump ties Renovation to Fight over his Name

The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts complex’s main building, citing mounting safety concerns, hours after a

September 16, 2026

Culture·DC·National·Trump

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Man Dies After Stabbing in Northeast Washington; Suspect in Custody

A man died after being stabbed Saturday near Fenwick Street and West Virginia Avenue NE, and D.C. police said a suspect was taken into

October 4, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Murderer Flees Stabbing in Columbia Heights on a Scooter.

WASHINGTON – A man was fatally stabbed early Friday in Columbia Heights with the suspects reportedly fleeing on a scooters and electric bikes according

September 26, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Shoplifter Shoots Bystander in a Target

WASHINGTON — Metropolitan Police are searching for a man who grabbed a security officer’s gun, shot an uninvolved bystander and then fled on a

September 26, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Violent Storm Tears through Washington, Toppling Trees and Cutting Power

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Washington late Thursday night, unleashing damaging winds, torrential rain and near-continuous lightning that toppled mature trees across

September 4, 2026

DC·Local