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Hegseth Authorizes Expanded National Guard Patrols in D.C. With Vehicles and Boats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved expanded National Guard patrol capabilities in Washington, including military police vehicles, boats and limited rifle use.

by Gus McAllister

November 6, 2026

Judge Halts Trump’s Memorial Arch Hours After Federal Panel Approves Plans

A federal judge barred construction of the proposed 250-foot arch for 14

Democrats Win Control of Congress in Sweeping Midterm Wave – Top 10 Republican Losses

Democrats captured both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterms, gaining seats in

Joint Base Andrews Receives First Jolly Green II Helicopter in Planned Fleet Replacement

The first of 26 planned HH-60W helicopters arrived Monday at Joint Base

Trump Uses Reflecting Pool Reopening for Election-Eve Appeal, With Focus on Washington Projects

President Trump devoted much of his final public appearance before the midterms

Pepco Substation Problem Leaves More Than 1,100 Without Power in Foggy Bottom

A Pepco substation problem affected approximately 1,176 customers near Foggy Bottom on

New Lawsuit Seeks Broad Limits on White House Bans Against Journalists

Six members of the public sued over White House press restrictions, arguing

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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 by a law enacted last month, while preserving older restrictions on Russia.

October 17, 2026

National·Russia·Trump·Ukraine·World

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

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

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

October 26, 2026

DC·Judiciary·Local·Virginia

Suspicious Letters Reach Congressional and Election Offices in Widening Federal Investigation

Federal investigators are tracing suspicious mailings sent to congressional offices and election administrators in multiple states; some contained white powder.

October 17, 2026

Congress·National·Politics

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 by a law enacted last month, while preserving older restrictions on Russia.

October 17, 2026

National·Russia·Trump·Ukraine·World

DC / MD / VA

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Scooter-riding, Ankle-monitored 18-Year-Old Arrested in Three Northwest Sexual Abuse Incidents

Police say the suspect approached victims, made unwanted sexual contact and fled in three incidents on October 16 in Northwest Washington.

October 28, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Smoking Materials Spark Alexandria Apartment Fire, Leaving 14 Units Uninhabitable

Alexandria fire investigators traced Sunday's South Pickett Street blaze to smoking materials discarded in a balcony planter. Fourteen apartments are uninhabitable.

October 26, 2026

Fire·Local·Virginia

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 encountered gunfire while intervening in a late-night fight on Eighth Street SE,

October 20, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

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

Amtrak will close a critical junction south of Union Station after Friday service, disrupting Virginia-bound intercity trains and next week's VRE commute.

October 16, 2026

DC·Local·Virginia