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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

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Some National Guard to remain in DC through November after Trump's emergency order is set to expire

Read full article: Some National Guard to remain in DC through November after Trump's emergency order is set to expire

Some National Guard troops from outside the District of Columbia will remain in the nation’s capital at least through the end of November at the request of the Trump administration.

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Takeaways from Trump's federal law enforcement surge in DC as his emergency order is set to expire

Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's federal law enforcement surge in DC as his emergency order is set to expire

President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.

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Congress is expected to allow Trump's takeover of DC police to expire

Read full article: Congress is expected to allow Trump's takeover of DC police to expire

Congress is expected to allow President Donald Trump’s temporary takeover of Washington’s police department to expire next week as the 30 day limit comes to an end.

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Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shooting

Read full article: Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shooting

Two teenagers have been arrested on murder charges in the killing of a congressional intern who was struck by stray bullets during a shooting in the nation’s capital.

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DC lawsuit challenges Trump's National Guard deployment as a forced 'military occupation'

Read full article: DC lawsuit challenges Trump's National Guard deployment as a forced 'military occupation'

The District of Columbia is challenging President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in Washington.

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Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

Read full article: Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

President Trump suggests New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime.

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Signaling collaboration, DC mayor orders emergency operations center kept open to work with feds

Read full article: Signaling collaboration, DC mayor orders emergency operations center kept open to work with feds

In a nod to continuing collaboration, the mayor of Washington, D.

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In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge

Read full article: In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge

A Washington, D.

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'Leave our kids alone': Schools reopen in DC with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols

Read full article: 'Leave our kids alone': Schools reopen in DC with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols

Public schools have reopened in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers.

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Trump's crackdown in D.C. leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints

Read full article: Trump's crackdown in D.C. leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints

Federal authorities have set up checkpoints around the nation's capital, asking people for their immigration status and detaining them.

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Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

Read full article: Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.

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3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force

Read full article: 3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force

Three more Republican governors have authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington.

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Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes

Read full article: Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes

Members of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities.

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President Trump ramps up takeover of Washington's police department. Here's what to know

Read full article: President Trump ramps up takeover of Washington's police department. Here's what to know

A showdown is taking place in Washington, D.

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Trump administration agrees to keep DC police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order

Read full article: Trump administration agrees to keep DC police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order

The Trump administration has reversed course and agreed to leave the Washington, D.

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Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back

Read full article: Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s “emergency police commissioner,” saying she is granting him the powers of the police chief amid President Donald Trump’s takeover.

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The Latest: Bondi names DEA head ‘emergency police commissioner’ amid Trump’s takeover of DC police

Read full article: The Latest: Bondi names DEA head ‘emergency police commissioner’ amid Trump’s takeover of DC police

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terry Cole, as Washington’s “emergency police commissioner."

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DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

Read full article: DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D.

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A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

Read full article: A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

The White House says Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of Washington D.

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Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

Read full article: Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

The White House says the number of National Guard troops in Washington will ramp up and federal officers will be on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock.

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The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Read full article: The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Mexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump‘s administration.

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Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

Read full article: Trump's rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

President Donald Trump's rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going back decades who've denounced American cities with majority non-white populations or progressive leaders as crime-ridden and in need of outside intervention.

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Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive

Read full article: Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive

Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by the Trump administration to assist with law enforcement have begun arriving in Washington, D.

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Trump's moves toward taking over Washington are unprecedented. Here's what the law says

Read full article: Trump's moves toward taking over Washington are unprecedented. Here's what the law says

President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.

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FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime

Read full article: FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime

In justifying a federal take over of policing in Washington, D.

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Trump's order to deploy troops in DC is his latest use of the National Guard in cities

Read full article: Trump's order to deploy troops in DC is his latest use of the National Guard in cities

President Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard members to help law enforcement fight crime in Washington.

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Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard

Read full article: Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard

President Donald Trump says he’s taking over Washington’s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation’s capital.

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As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

Read full article: As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

President Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in Washington, D.

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Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again'

Read full article: Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again'

The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.

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Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump's executive order

Read full article: Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump's executive order

Two Washington, D.

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Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

Read full article: Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

The Washington Commanders' plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle.

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DC council set for Aug. 1 vote on updated Commanders stadium plan after Trump threatened to block it

Read full article: DC council set for Aug. 1 vote on updated Commanders stadium plan after Trump threatened to block it

The Commanders' stadium deal is one step closer to becoming a reality.

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Commanders GM says non-football topics such as President Trump's comments don't reach him

Read full article: Commanders GM says non-football topics such as President Trump's comments don't reach him

Washington’s NFL franchise used to be in the news all the time for reasons other than football.

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White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to Redskins

Read full article: White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to Redskins

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is serious about wanting the NFL's Washington Commanders to go back to the name Redskins.

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The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest comments

Read full article: The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest comments

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.

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Washington Commanders’ RFK stadium deal faces potential delay

Read full article: Washington Commanders’ RFK stadium deal faces potential delay

The Washington Commanders’ return to the nation’s capital could be facing a delay.

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Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

Read full article: Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

Gray skies and drizzle gave way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital hosted the World Pride parade.

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As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything

Read full article: As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds.

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DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs

Read full article: DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs

With the nation’s capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D.

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Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism

Read full article: Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism

In 2020, Black Lives Matter street murals appeared in cities across the U.S. following the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

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Army to place large metal plates on DC streets to protect them from tanks during June parade

Read full article: Army to place large metal plates on DC streets to protect them from tanks during June parade

The Army will place large metal plating at key points on Washington's streets.

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Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

Read full article: Washington's Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

A flurry of rumors and unconfirmed media reports has fueled fears that agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be descending on schools in Washington, D.

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Trump, Congress and city council: Managing relationships, DC's mayor walks a tightrope

Read full article: Trump, Congress and city council: Managing relationships, DC's mayor walks a tightrope

Washington, D.

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Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday

Read full article: Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday

The Army has confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service’s 250th birthday.

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Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns

Read full article: Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns

Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and potentially a couple thousand civilians.

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What's next in the Commanders' process of building a new stadium in Washington

Read full article: What's next in the Commanders' process of building a new stadium in Washington

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time.

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Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Read full article: Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital.

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DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo

Read full article: DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Council are scrambling to address a financial crisis created when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives recessed without voting to fix a hole in the city budget.

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Washington, DC, faces budget crisis after House leaves $1.1 billion hole in city coffers

Read full article: Washington, DC, faces budget crisis after House leaves $1.1 billion hole in city coffers

When the House of Representatives adjourned for a two-week recess, it left D.

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Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

Read full article: Trump administration might host a military parade in Washington on the president's birthday

The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in the nation's capital this summer.

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Black Lives Matter Plaza's end — like its beginning — is a barometer of the times

Read full article: Black Lives Matter Plaza's end — like its beginning — is a barometer of the times

It started as an ordinary D.

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Trump endorses budget fix that would restore Washington, DC, shortfall and urges House to pass it

Read full article: Trump endorses budget fix that would restore Washington, DC, shortfall and urges House to pass it

President Donald Trump is pushing the House of Representatives to pass a measure that would prevent immediate financial disaster for the District of Columbia.

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Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

Read full article: Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact.

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Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

Read full article: Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure.

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DC fears revenue cliff as Congress debates its financial future

Read full article: DC fears revenue cliff as Congress debates its financial future

Washington, D.

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House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

Read full article: House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate

The House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.

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'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House

Read full article: 'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House

Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House.

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Washington, DC, to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting from street near White House, mayor says

Read full article: Washington, DC, to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting from street near White House, mayor says

The nation's capital city will remove the large painting of the words “Black Lives Matter” on a street one block from the White House.

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Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March

Read full article: Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March

The National Park Service has announced that peak bloom this year for the signature cherry blossom trees of Washington, D.

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Police are investigating assault allegations against Republican US Rep. Cory Mills of Florida

Read full article: Police are investigating assault allegations against Republican US Rep. Cory Mills of Florida

Police in Washington, D.

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Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

Read full article: Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

The moment that local officials in our nation’s capital have been dreading for months is finally here.

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Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

Read full article: Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.

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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Read full article: Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.

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Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington

Read full article: Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to city control.

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Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

Read full article: Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve.

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Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation

Read full article: Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation

President Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk used his outsize influence on X to help kill a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government shutdown, spreading multiple false claims in the process.

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RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

Read full article: RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

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DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

Read full article: DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.

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RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

Read full article: RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

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Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

Read full article: Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

Donald Trump’s first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the nation's capital.

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George defeats two challengers in Ward 4 Democratic primary in race centered on public safety

Read full article: George defeats two challengers in Ward 4 Democratic primary in race centered on public safety

Janeese Lewis George defeated a pair of challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary and will head into November’s general election as a heavy favorite to retain her Ward 4 seat on the D.

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Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Read full article: Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Republicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters.

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Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia

Read full article: Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia

The collapse of a proposal to relocate the Washington NBA and NHL teams to northern Virginia has set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among some of the officials and companies that were parties to the deal.

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NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

Read full article: NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are staying in the District of Columbia.

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DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047

Read full article: DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047

The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047.

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Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

Read full article: Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

The proposed move of the Capitals and Wizards sports teams to nearby Virginia has stoked concern in a pair of fragile Washington neighborhoods.

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DC to consider major new public safety bill to stem rising violent crime

Read full article: DC to consider major new public safety bill to stem rising violent crime

Local lawmakers in the nation’s capital are introducing public safety legislation aiming to bring down spiraling violent crimes rates.

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The District of Columbia is combating car thefts and carjackings with dashcams and AirTags

Read full article: The District of Columbia is combating car thefts and carjackings with dashcams and AirTags

The government and police in the nation's capital are handing out tracking devices and dashboard cameras to local drivers to help stem rising crime rates.

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The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6

Read full article: The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to protests, Jan. 6

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.

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Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch

Read full article: Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch

Veteran law enforcer Pamela Smith is taking over as police chief in the nation's capital at a precarious time.

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9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4

Read full article: 9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4

Nine people outside enjoying the Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital have been shot and wounded in a spate of violence marring the holiday.

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DC promises a 'very, very robust' police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday

Read full article: DC promises a 'very, very robust' police presence to maintain public safety over July 4 holiday

With a flood of visitors and tourists expected, officials in the nation’s capital are mobilizing additional police officers and dozens of teams of civilian peacekeepers in an attempt to keep rising violent crime rates from marring the holiday weekend.

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A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat

Read full article: A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat

A thick, hazardous haze of wildfire smoke is looming over daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada for a third day, and it’s expected to persist as long as the weekend.

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Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected

Read full article: Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected

The Senate has voted to overturn a District of Columbia law enacted last year to improve police accountability, the second time this year that Democrats have joined with Republicans to try and block the district’s crime regulations.

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Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

Read full article: Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

A growing number of developers are considering converting empty office towers into housing as part of an effort to revive struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic.

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House committee passes bill to overturn DC police reform

Read full article: House committee passes bill to overturn DC police reform

House Republicans are accusing Washington, D.

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Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

Read full article: Senate votes to block DC crime laws, Biden supportive

The Senate has voted to block new District of Columbia crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide.

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Biden upends politics, precedent in pivot on DC crime law

Read full article: Biden upends politics, precedent in pivot on DC crime law

President Joe Biden’s support of a resolution to block new District of Columbia crime laws has split members of his own party amid rising concerns about crime in the nation’s capital and other cities.

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DC to pull new crime law; impact on Senate vote unclear

Read full article: DC to pull new crime law; impact on Senate vote unclear

The head of the D.

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DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

Read full article: DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control

The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the city’s ability to determine its own future.

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DC's cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

Read full article: DC's cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter.

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House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws

Read full article: House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws

The Republican-held House has launched the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud with the District of Columbia over self-government in the nation’s capital.

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DC mayor and council at odds over new criminal code

Read full article: DC mayor and council at odds over new criminal code

The Washington, D.

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DC residents demand police action after 13-year-old killed

Read full article: DC residents demand police action after 13-year-old killed

The fatal shooting of a middle-school student has sparked public uproar in Washington as the nation’s capital struggles with rising tensions about violent crime and racial justice.

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Controversial DC tipping proposal approved by voters — again

Read full article: Controversial DC tipping proposal approved by voters — again

A controversial proposal to change the pay structure for servers and other workers at Washington’s bars and restaurants was approved by voters Tuesday, four years after an identical measure was overturned by the D.

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Muriel Bowser wins 3rd term as Washington, DC, mayor

Read full article: Muriel Bowser wins 3rd term as Washington, DC, mayor

Washington, D.

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‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states

Read full article: ‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states

There are few places in the U.S. with a more deeply ingrained reputation as a refuge for immigrants than New York City.

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2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting in front of DC senior residence

Read full article: 2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting in front of DC senior residence

Police say two people have been killed and three others are injured in a shooting in front of a senior citizens center and near several schools in the nation’s capital.

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Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help

Read full article: Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help

The Pentagon has once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona.

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Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington

Read full article: Asylum seekers caught in political battle in NYC, Washington

Thousands of asylum seekers from across Latin America and the Caribbean are getting caught in the political battle over U.S. immigration policy after two Republican governors started sending busloads of migrants to New York City and Washington.

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