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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 Republican strongholds and setting up divided government for President Trump.

by Gus McAllister

November 4, 2026

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

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

Kennedy Center Records Fight Widens as Lawmaker Seeks Trump Administration Messages

Rep. Joyce Beatty is seeking emails and texts about Kennedy Center management

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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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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

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 to Arlington National Cemetery, where the sculpture is expected to be reinstalled

October 15, 2026

Culture·Defense·Local·Virginia

Lawmakers Urge FAA to Pause AI Flight-Management Trial in Washington Airspace

More than two dozen lawmakers are asking the FAA to suspend an AI-assisted air traffic planning pilot around Washington pending safety and training details.

October 14, 2026

Congress·DC·Local·Maryland·Virginia

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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

One Dead, Six Injured in Early-Morning House Fire in Northwest Washington

A man died and six others, including three children, were hospitalized after a predawn fire on Geranium Street NW. Investigators have not announced a

October 11, 2026

DC·Fire·Local

Park Service Begins Removing Trees at East Potomac Golf Links Amid Redesign Dispute

Crews began a new phase of tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links, where the National Park Service says as many as 529 trees

October 11, 2026

DC·Local·Trump