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Winter storm’s lasting grip: Sub-freezing temps could snarl D.C. recovery for over a week

The winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the District will likely have impacts that extend beyond just a weekend inconvenience. Forecasters warn that bitter cold could grip the area through next week, with frigid temperatures threatening to keep snow and ice locked in place long after the storm passes.

January 22, 2026

Elizabeth Smart reclaims ‘ownership over story’ in Netflix documentary ‘Kidnapped’

Held captive for nine months after being abducted from her bedroom at age 14, Elizabeth Smart revisits the defining moments of her kidnapping in a new Netflix documentary. The film reveals how a sister's memory, a family's persistence, and a series of missed and critical decisions shaped one of America's most closely watched cases, and how Ms. Smart ultimately reclaimed control of her story.

January 21, 2026

ICE secret policy allows forced home entries without judicial warrants

ICE has implemented a controversial secret policy allowing officers to forcibly enter homes of illegal immigrants without judicial warrants, relying instead on administrative warrants created internally by the agency.

January 21, 2026

No more guessing: FDA investigates the gluten that might be hiding in your food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting public information on gluten labeling and cross-contamination in packaged foods, marking an initial effort to enhance transparency for consumers with celiac disease and food allergies.

January 21, 2026

5 questions about Trump’s push to acquire Greenland

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump gave European partners an ultimatum: hand over Greenland voluntarily and receive appreciation, or refuse and face consequences he would "remember."

January 21, 2026

Dangerous winter storm may now bring ice with heavy snow, brutal cold to D.C. region this weekend

More than 180 million Americans are in the path of a massive winter storm system this weekend, and DC is squarely in the crosshairs. Forecasters expect snow to begin Saturday evening and intensify Sunday, with some models showing the potential for 6 to 12 inches or more. The extended forecast looks even more challenging.

January 21, 2026

Trump to Denmark on Greenland: Say yes or ‘we will remember’

President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Denmark over Greenland on Wednesday, demanding the country voluntarily surrender the Arctic territory while ruling out the use of military force to seize it.

January 21, 2026

Wall Street’s worst day since October: What to know about Tuesday’s stock market plunge

U.S. stocks plunged Tuesday in the worst trading session since Oct. 10, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 870 points as President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on European allies over Greenland raised fears of an expanding trade war.

January 20, 2026

Potential winter storm, Arctic blast could hit Washington metro area this weekend

Meteorologists are tracking a developing weather system that could bring anything from a significant snowfall to just bone-chilling cold to the nation's capital. Unfortunately, they won't know which scenario will play out until later this week.

January 20, 2026

U.S. military transport plane spotted at Mexican airport raises questions

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed concerns about recent U.S. military movements near Mexico, including a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration flight advisory and a U.S. military transport plane at a Mexican airport, amid heightened tensions following U.S. action in Venezuela.

January 20, 2026

Texas, Florida AGs dismantle DEI policies on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended his choice of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies across his state, saying the move honors the civil rights leader's legacy.

January 20, 2026

5 questions about Trump’s dismantling of Biden’s legacy

Trump has revoked 104 of the 162 executive orders Biden issued during his presidency, representing 62% of his predecessor's executive actions.

January 20, 2026

WATCH: Speaker Johnson reassures U.K. allies as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to reassure Britain about trans-Atlantic relations on Tuesday, expressing confidence in maintaining the countries' historic partnership even as President Trump's designs on Greenland spark concern among European allies.

January 20, 2026

President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him

President Trump has endorsed 19 of the 22 Senate Republicans running for reelection in 2026, conspicuously withholding support from three incumbents who have opposed him: Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.

January 19, 2026

Nutrition experts question need for doubled protein intake in new U.S. guidelines

New federal dietary guidelines recommend Americans consume up to double the previous amount of protein daily, but nutrition experts question whether the increase is necessary and warn it could lead to more processed food consumption and health risks.

January 19, 2026

One year in, Trump dismantles Biden legacy at unprecedented pace

President Trump is systematically erasing President Biden's legacy at a pace unseen in modern American history.

January 19, 2026

WATCH: A look at the changes President Trump made to Washington in his first year

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has left an indefinite mark on some of Washington, D.C.'s most historic spaces.

January 19, 2026

Trump calls for new leadership in Iran after ayatollah blames him for protest deaths

President Trump called for "new leadership" in Iran over the weekend, responding to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's social media posts that blamed Trump personally for violent protests across Tehran and the deaths of thousands of Iranians.

January 18, 2026

5 questions about Trump administration’s student loan collection pause

The Education Department announced Friday it is delaying plans to withhold pay from borrowers who default on their federal student loans

January 17, 2026

Things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend and MLK Day: Jan. 16-19

Washington's winter calendar is in full swing this weekend, with a major touring dance production closing out its Kennedy Center run, a long-running percussion spectacle taking over the National Theatre, and several museum openings and installations timed to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.

January 16, 2026