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Trump caps Xi visit with a trip to the National Archives to showcase America’s young democracy
President Trump capped Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit with a tour of the National Archives, giving the Communist leader a glimpse at the founding documents of America's democracy.
Russian Secret Service tech vendor posed as American to sell to U.S. security agencies
A Northern Virginia software CEO duped U.S. front-line defense agencies, including the president's personal security team, by boasting American ownership when Russians actually owned and operated the tech company and built the codes, new court files show.
D.C. police searching for man accused of shooting outside Target in Northeast
A man is accused of opening fire Thursday outside a Target in the District, injuring another man who was then hospitalized.
Protesters criticize China’s policies during Xi visit
Free Tibet activists gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit and meetings with President Trump.
76 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: September 25-27
Autumn in D.C. kicks off with a packed slate of premier cultural events across the region.
Kennedy Center closed for another week as officials warn of safety hazards in aging building
The Kennedy Center's executive director has extended the performing arts venue's closure for another week, citing its state of disrepair, with the development coming after President Trump lost a legal battle to add his name to the building.
Federal workforce cuts hurt majority of Washington region, says poll
The Trump administration's federal workforce reductions have negatively affected more than half of residents of the nation's capital, according to a new survey.
D.C. lawmaker Trayon White’s fate in jury’s hands as deliberations enter second day
Jury deliberations were underway for a second day on Thursday in the federal bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White.
How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in D.C. area, according to a new survey
Sam Trumbull once wrote public assistance policy to help people receiving food assistance, then needed public assistance for her family. Amanda Nataro won't take personal effects to her new job, after being crushed by the sudden end of her last one. Nicoletta Barbera and her husband are considering leaving the area because of rising costs and lower salaries than they once had.
African American history museum undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" will give the event the flavor of a down-home family reunion.
Trump personally greets Chinese leader XI to kick off three-day visit in Washington
President Trump personally greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday upon his arrival in the U.S. to kick off a state visit and three days of talks between the two superpowers.
Pentagon identifies non-combat death in Qatar as Army officer from Virginia
The Army on Wednesday identified an officer who died last month in Qatar.
Sanctuary clash: Virginia county shields drunk drivers from deportation, report shows
Arlington County prosecutors cut breaks to illegal immigrants facing drunk driving charges with the hope that a lower charge could help them avoid deportation, according to a congressional report that labels the left-leaning jurisdiction a sanctuary.
Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton malls to ban unaccompanied minors after 3 p.m.
Starting Monday, unsupervised minors will not be allowed at the Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton malls after 3 p.m.
Trump administration inked $200,000-per-year contract for Flock cameras in D.C. area
It turns out Uncle Sam is part of the Flock family. A Trump administration agency is paying Flock Group $231,600 a year to host license plate reader cameras on roads around the Washington area, according to government contracting data.
Maryland judge delays Prince George’s receivership lawsuit against condos near homeless camp
A Maryland circuit court judge on Tuesday delayed Prince George's County's receivership lawsuit against the Marylander Condominiums, whose residents say neighboring homeless people vandalized their boiler 10 months ago.
Monument or military outpost? Feds mum on Trump plan to arm triumphal arch with drones, snipers
Federal agencies offered little insight into how President Trump will turn his proposed triumphal arch in a busy traffic circle near Arlington National Cemetery into a security site capable of launching drones and supporting snipers.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow DHS detention of pro-Palestinian scholar
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hear a case involving a Georgetown University scholar who was targeted for deportation last year after a government artificial intelligence tool flagged his social media posts as too pro-Palestinian.
Trayon White’s defense team seeks to have federal bribery charges dismissed
A federal judge was reviewing Monday a last-ditch attempt to toss bribery charges against D.C. Council member Trayon White.
