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Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill

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Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

Loudoun County superintendent grilled on school policies by Congress

Loudoun County superintendent grilled on school policies by Congress

‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall with Trump as headliner

‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall with Trump as headliner

DC mayoral candidates outline differences on safety, housing and federal relations

DC mayoral candidates outline differences on safety, housing and federal relations

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In their own words: Meet the DC candidates

In their own words: Meet the DC candidates

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies

Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Virginia congressman introduces bill to block President Trump’s arch in Arlington

Virginia congressman introduces bill to block President Trump’s arch in Arlington

What’s next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?

What’s next for pipeline that burst, causing massive Potomac River sewage spill?

Lawmakers seek answers on major sewage spill in Potomac River

Lawmakers seek answers on major sewage spill in Potomac River

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill

Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill

Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund

Fairfax County prosecutor denies to lawmakers giving preferential treatment to those in US illegally

Fairfax County prosecutor denies to lawmakers giving preferential treatment to those in US illegally

DC Water CEO called to testify on Capitol Hill in investigation of Potomac Interceptor sewage spill

DC Water CEO called to testify on Capitol Hill in investigation of Potomac Interceptor sewage spill

Fairfax Co. prosecutor, sheriff to testify on Capitol Hill whether preferential treatment given to defendants in US illegally

Fairfax Co. prosecutor, sheriff to testify on Capitol Hill whether preferential treatment given to defendants in US illegally

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

What does Virginia Supreme Court decision mean for midterm elections?

What does Virginia Supreme Court decision mean for midterm elections?

Virginia Supreme Court seemingly ends state Dems’ push for redistricting ahead of midterms

Virginia Supreme Court seemingly ends state Dems’ push for redistricting ahead of midterms

Republicans revel in victory on Virginia redistricting battle

Republicans revel in victory on Virginia redistricting battle

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

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