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Congress members briefed on Iran's 'imminent threat' get few specifics from Trump officials

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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict

Virginia's House of Delegates approves Fairfax Co. casino legislation

OPM wants agencies to prioritize employees’ performance, not tenure, during RIFs

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Virginia court allows a referendum on Democratic-led redistricting that could flip 4 US House seats

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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

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Patriots tell Md. native Stefon Diggs the 4-time Pro Bowl receiver will be released next week

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High school coach wins $10K with half-court heave at Wizards game

DC ups Potomac River water testing after historic sewage spill

Less parking, new bike lanes: Changes coming to stretch of Braddock Road in Alexandria

Environmental restoration begins near collapse of Potomac Interceptor sewer line

Protestors rally outside White House to voice concerns against war on Iran

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Students at Southeast charter school outperformed 75% of DC on citywide math test

Dunbar High School senior wins prestigious scholarship

US and Israel launch major attack on Iran

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American family in Doha huddles in pantry as Iran’s strikes reach the city

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

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Bill to require factual teaching about US Capitol attack clears Va. General Assembly

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Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

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House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

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Anticipating an ICE surge, county leaders in Md. ramp up immigrant protections

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DC increases Potomac River water testing after historic sewage spill

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Family of murdered AU professor remembers her joy for life

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Man who used stolen forklift to murder woman in Waldorf sentenced to 40 years

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2 men arrested in fatal shooting of Alexandria man in Potomac Mills

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Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested after videos show man touching strangers' hair on Metro trains

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Less parking, new bike lanes: Changes coming to stretch of Braddock Road in Alexandria

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