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The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leave

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The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leave

Iranian Americans in the DC region split over US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Iranian Americans in the DC region split over US and Israeli strikes on Iran

US-Israeli strikes ‘unlikely’ to prompt regime change in Iran, says professor

US-Israeli strikes ‘unlikely’ to prompt regime change in Iran, says professor

ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge

ANALYSIS: The US and Israel attack Iran, pushing the region to the edge

Congress reacts to US’ role in the strikes against Iran

Congress reacts to US’ role in the strikes against Iran

Guardsmen ambushed in DC to be awarded the Purple Heart

Guardsmen ambushed in DC to be awarded the Purple Heart

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Fighter jets to fly over DC region in defense exercise

Fighter jets to fly over DC region in defense exercise

Arlington National Cemetery invites public to help remove wreaths during annual event

Arlington National Cemetery invites public to help remove wreaths during annual event

DC Council report critical of Bowser administration’s cooperation with ICE

DC Council report critical of Bowser administration’s cooperation with ICE

Former US Capitol Police chief weighs in on Minnesota ICE shooting

Former US Capitol Police chief weighs in on Minnesota ICE shooting

Virginia proposal would seek review of any plan to federalize National Guard members

Virginia proposal would seek review of any plan to federalize National Guard members

‘This is about regime change’: Officials respond to Trump’s military actions against Venezuela

‘This is about regime change’: Officials respond to Trump’s military actions against Venezuela

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges

D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges

How the 2025 passenger jet, chopper crash near Reagan National has changed DC’s airspace

How the 2025 passenger jet, chopper crash near Reagan National has changed DC’s airspace

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

West Virginia National Guard member killed in DC is shooting laid to rest

West Virginia National Guard member killed in DC is shooting laid to rest

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles

Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

Court decision calling for end to National Guard deployment in DC paused by appeals court

Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries

Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries

Virginia bill would ban law enforcement from wearing masks

Virginia bill would ban law enforcement from wearing masks

‘It’s just heart wrenching’: Locals pay respects at makeshift memorial for fallen National Guard member

‘It’s just heart wrenching’: Locals pay respects at makeshift memorial for fallen National Guard member

Live updates: Admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug-carrying boat to brief lawmakers

Live updates: Admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug-carrying boat to brief lawmakers

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