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Maryland redistricting commission to vote on new congressional maps

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Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president's foes is leaving post

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10-foot-tall replica of Trump’s alleged birthday message to Epstein appears on National Mall

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New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case

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Larry Hogan says he's not running for office again

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Spanberger appoints 27 to university boards, orders study of selection process

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Maryland's David Coit named AP men's college basketball player of the week

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Forecasters warn of a 'potentially catastrophic' storm from Texas to the Carolinas

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Wall Street sinks as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland

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Huge fire at Md. junk yard damages over 100 vehicles

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DC holds candlelight vigil for slain Iranian protesters

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DC man gets 40 years for ‘sadistic’ killing of Virginia woman

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Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark to open this year

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Australia's Parliament passes gun restrictions and anti-hate speech law after Bondi shooting

Military acquisition reform has important backing

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How Trump reshaped DC’s relationship with the federal government

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National Harbor Sphere revenues would 'dwarf' those from Commanders, Six Flags, Braveboy says

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Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation

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Huge fire at Maryland junk yard sends black smoke into the sky

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DC's sanctuary for Black golfers gets volunteer maintenance on MLK Day

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Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president’s foes is leaving post

‘Everyone’s living in fear’: Students at Bethesda high school walk out to protest ICE

Maryland redistricting commission to vote on new congressional maps

Virginia voter guide: Polls open in another special election to replace longtime delegate in Fairfax County

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