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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

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New security measures installed along the Reflecting Pool

A Ferris wheel is seen on the National Mall for the 250 Anniversary celebration, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

'Great American Fair' kicks off with presidential rally, traffic restrictions

Edvin Agustin Leon was shot and killed on Nov. 9, 2022.

Montgomery Co. jury finds man guilty in 2022 murder involving MS-13 gang members

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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

Jacob Ming-Trent in Folger Theatre's world premiere production of "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," written and performed by Ming-Trent and directed by Tony Taccone.

‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’: Broadway's Jacob Ming-Trent brings his story to Folger Theatre

Outgoing Montgomery Co. exec and council hopeful on issues faced by county's next leaders

How Maryland’s governor was the big winner on Election Day, besides his own primary

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Former U.Md. cornerback Tino Ellis sought love. The island had other plans

Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans

USPS staves off immediate cash crisis, but warns of continuing financial woes

FILE - April McClain-Delaney, Democratic candidate for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, poses for a portrait, Oct. 10, 2024, in Gaithersburg, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Maryland primary election results: McClain Delaney over Trone in MD-6, Boafo wins MD-5, governor's race rematch

Md. primary election 2026: Local results for county executive, councils

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LIVE RESULTS: Maryland primary election 2026

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Will ballot printing errors impact Md. primary elections?

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PHOTOS: Primary election day in Maryland

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Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking detailed voter data from Maryland

A sorting machine separates sample ballots.

Maryland primary election: A closer look at Montgomery County executive, Prince George's state's attorney races

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Another victory for Democratic socialists in DC, while shadow rep wins crowded at-large council primary

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Lewis George looks beyond November after McDuffie concedes in DC mayoral race

White wins DC delegate primary, saying 'people are tired of losing'

A mug holds pens at the Culpeper County Voter Registration office

Virginia voter guide: Parties nominate candidates for Congress, local offices ahead of 2026 midterms

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Trump administration beefs up reflecting pool security

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3 new DC restaurants add a twist on the classic steakhouse

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Montgomery Co. student wins Yellowstone trip from America250 essay contest

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On primary election day in Maryland, voters are deciding several highly competitive races

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Where to find this climbable obscure DC memorial

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WETA+ adds '51st State' documentary as DC voters choose new leadership

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Virginia General Assembly’s new budget addresses data centers, cannabis

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3 men dead after small plane crashes in Bowie, Md.

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Trump says Reflecting Pool will need to be drained for repairs

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Pride marchers say visibility is critical

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As storms pick up, Pepco readies for storm season and shares ways to save on summer power bills

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White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

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People hold umbrellas in the rain in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

How the Lavender Scare shaped federal hiring practices for LGBTQ workers for decades

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Montgomery Co. student wins Yellowstone trip for America250 essay contest poem

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'Franchise-altering pick': Wizards fans thrilled about selection of AJ Dybantsa

America 250: The effects of 9/11

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

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US Education Dept. probes 3 Md. school districts and state over transgender student policies

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AJ Dybantsa arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions

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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

Outgoing Montgomery Co. exec and council hopeful on issues faced by county’s next leaders

‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’: Broadway’s Jacob Ming-Trent brings his story to Folger Theatre

As storms pick up, Pepco readies for storm season and shares ways to save on summer power bills

Montgomery Co. jury finds man guilty in 2022 murder involving MS-13 gang members

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Fairfax County storm damage caused by microburst wind event, NWS finds

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Now streaming: ‘51st State’ documentary on a young activist’s fight for DC statehood

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Montgomery County Public Schools headquarters

Montgomery Co. schools students push back on superintendent's response to censorship concerns

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