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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 “very unhealthy” Code Purple alert. The smog, which

by Parker Leyden

July 18, 2026

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

Seven homicides in six days in July drew renewed attention to violent

Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in D.C.

WASHINGTON–A U.S. Air Force helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron returned

Cleanup Underway as Meridian Hill Fountain Covered in Sediment.

WASHINGTON — The historic cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park is now filled

Metrobus Crashes into Popular Restaurant in Shaw

WASHINGTON – A Washington Metropolitan Transit Authorityy (WMATA) bu crashed into a

A Day After Drug Arrest and Release, Man Accused of Shooting Park Police Officer

WASHINGTON– A man accused of shooting a U.S. Park Police officer Monday

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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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Emergency Repairs to Potomac Interceptor Leak Completed and Canal Cleanup Underway.

WASHINGTON — Crews have completed a key phase of cleanup tied to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, but officials say months of repair and environmental

March 26, 2026

Local·Maryland

DC Water CEO Addresses Potomac Interceptor Collapse as Environmental Groups Call for Continued Monitoring

WASHINGTON — The head of DC Water said this week that the utility is continuing efforts to contain and repair a major sewer line

February 13, 2026

DC·Local

Three Killed in DC in Most Violent Day in Months

Three separate violent incidents — including a domestic shooting, a fire-related homicide and a fatal officer-involved shooting involving federal authorities — left three people

February 12, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

DC Measles Alert Linked to March for Life Event.

WASHINGTON — District health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to a person who attended the National March for Life and

February 8, 2026

DC·Local