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Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows
The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress.
DOJ sues Maryland county over sweeping public-carry restrictions
The DOJ sued Montgomery County, Maryland, on Monday, arguing the county's ordinance restricting where licensed gun owners may carry firearms, including in and near churches and synagogues, violates the Second Amendment.
Justice Dept. sues to stop Montgomery County’s firearms ban at public places
The Department of Justice has sued to shut down a broad gun ban in Montgomery County.
Judge orders Homeland Security to restart voter registration drives at naturalization ceremonies
A federal judge in Maryland ordered the Department of Homeland Security to set aside its new policy that blocked outside groups from showing up at naturalization ceremonies to register newly minted citizens to vote.
Virginia Democrats pick nominees in 2 U.S. House seats they hope to flip in midterms
Virginia voters will pick their nominees Tuesday for this year's congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats' failed redistricting initiative.
Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment
Democrats who control the Maryland Legislature began advancing legislation Monday intended to clear the way for a partisan redistricting process that could help their party pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
No. 3 Taylor Fritz wins first DC Open title in straight sets over Rafael Jodar
No. 3 Taylor Fritz had to wait an additional day to secure his first ATP title of the season, beating upstart Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6(2), 6-4 to win his first DC Open title Monday.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting-pool case: ‘Folded like an umbrella’
President Trump turned up his rhetoric Monday against Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and a longtime ally, after she dropped the case against a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Daylong rain and thunderstorms force postponement of DC Open men’s and women’s finals
On again, off again rain and lightning caused an unprecedented postponement of the men's and women's singles finals at the DC Open Sunday.
ICE wants custody of illegal immigrant charged with trying to grab Fairfax County officer’s gun
Federal immigration authorities want to take custody of an illegal immigrant who was armed with two knives and accused of trying to grab a Fairfax County police officer's firearm following a domestic incident in Annandale.
Montgomery County lifts final health warning in Potomac River related to sewage spill
Montgomery County authorities have removed their last health advisory for the Potomac River more than six months after a sewage spill flooded the waterway with disease-carrying bacteria.
DOJ drops felony case against Olympian for Reflecting Pool damage
Felony charges against a former Olympian who was accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were dropped by the Justice Department Friday.
Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he’s ‘very concerned’ Trump will interfere in the midterm elections
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland said he is "very concerned" that President Trump will wield the power of the federal government to thwart the midterm elections this fall as the Republican tries to maintain his grip on power during the final two years of his administration.
Kennedy Center temporarily suspends free tours
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is temporarily suspending its free public tour program, a tradition that has run continuously since the center opened in 1971 except for a one-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.
55 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: July 31 - August 2
The hardest part of planning a weekend in Washington may be deciding what to skip. A slate of new stage productions, free concerts, outdoor entertainment and immersive museum experiences shares the calendar with baseball, basketball and neighborhood favorites, making this one of those weekends where there's more to do than time to do it.
D.C. lawyer’s courtroom victory over speed camera ticket prompts revision of policy
The District Department of Transportation is on the verge of changing the language in its traffic camera policies after a local lawyer beat a speeding camera ticket by discovering that camera readings may not be as precise as the citations claim.
Smithsonian secretary earned $4.4M in salary, benefits since 2020
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III collected more than $4.4M in salary and added benefits between 2020 and 2024.
Howard University president says more than 200 students readmitted after mass unenrollment
The interim president of Howard University said over 200 of the more than 500 first-year incoming students who were unenrolled for the fall semester have been readmitted to the Washington, D.C. school.
Civilian dead from injuries at campground at Joint Base Andrews
Military officials at Joint Base Andrews said a civilian died from injuries at a campground on the base Tuesday.
