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Trump warns Iran against reconstituting nuclear program as he welcomes Israel’s Netanyahu for talks

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Trump warns Iran against reconstituting nuclear program as he welcomes Israel’s Netanyahu for talks

Trump says the US ‘hit’ a facility along shore where he says alleged drug boats ‘load up’

Trump says the US ‘hit’ a facility along shore where he says alleged drug boats ‘load up’

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must ‘adapt or die’

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must ‘adapt or die’

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state Senate special election

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state Senate special election

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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

How the Trump administration plans to speed up deportations with new holding centers

How the Trump administration plans to speed up deportations with new holding centers

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

In historic shift, more Americans are distancing themselves from religion

In historic shift, more Americans are distancing themselves from religion

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

WATCH: WTOP’s most viral videos of 2025

WATCH: WTOP’s most viral videos of 2025

Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia’s Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia’s Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

J. Edgar Hoover Building to close for good as FBI relocates its HQ, Patel says

J. Edgar Hoover Building to close for good as FBI relocates its HQ, Patel says

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts

Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts

Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban

Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban

How will DC’s law enforcement surge be remembered?

How will DC’s law enforcement surge be remembered?

In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025

In year-end interview, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says DC region hit hardest by Trump policies in 2025

Fairfax Co. prepares for firehouse primary Sunday as voters look to elect new House District 17 delegate

Fairfax Co. prepares for firehouse primary Sunday as voters look to elect new House District 17 delegate

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