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What to do if ICE knocks on your door? DC town hall details rights when interacting with federal law enforcement

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What to do if ICE knocks on your door? DC town hall details rights when interacting with federal law enforcement

‘It’s really a crisis’: DC task force recommends non-lawyers help assist people in civil cases

‘It’s really a crisis’: DC task force recommends non-lawyers help assist people in civil cases

WATCH: Jeanine Pirro says 30-year low in DC crime stats ‘falls on deaf ears’

WATCH: Jeanine Pirro says 30-year low in DC crime stats ‘falls on deaf ears’

Maryland not yet feeling projected effects of federal cuts, lawmakers told

Maryland not yet feeling projected effects of federal cuts, lawmakers told

More details announced for Gainesville District Republican primary

More details announced for Gainesville District Republican primary

DC historic Black church sues Proud Boys chapter over use of trademark the church now controls

DC historic Black church sues Proud Boys chapter over use of trademark the church now controls

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Back to school: How local schools, libraries will be affected by Supreme Court books ruling

Back to school: How local schools, libraries will be affected by Supreme Court books ruling

Amid federal bribery charges, Trayon White sworn in as Ward 8 council member

Amid federal bribery charges, Trayon White sworn in as Ward 8 council member

Prince George’s Co. executive stands by choice to head agency who’d been fired for ‘gross negligence’

Prince George’s Co. executive stands by choice to head agency who’d been fired for ‘gross negligence’

A Prince George’s Co. worker was fired for ‘gross negligence.’ Now, he’s nominated to lead his old agency

A Prince George’s Co. worker was fired for ‘gross negligence.’ Now, he’s nominated to lead his old agency

Virginia Court of Appeals rules NAACP’s voting rights FOIA lawsuit against Youngkin isn’t over

Virginia Court of Appeals rules NAACP’s voting rights FOIA lawsuit against Youngkin isn’t over

‘I’ve done my time’: Mel Franklin on return to Prince George’s Co. government after jail stint

‘I’ve done my time’: Mel Franklin on return to Prince George’s Co. government after jail stint

Political battles intensify across the country over congressional redistricting

Political battles intensify across the country over congressional redistricting

DC Council moves ahead with stadium deal, but could more changes still be to come?

DC Council moves ahead with stadium deal, but could more changes still be to come?

The Commanders’ new stadium would be complete by 2030. What about promised housing and retail?

The Commanders’ new stadium would be complete by 2030. What about promised housing and retail?

DC Council member says ‘there are enough votes’ to scrap Commanders’ RFK deal

DC Council member says ‘there are enough votes’ to scrap Commanders’ RFK deal

Special election set for Nov. 4 in Prince William’s Gainesville District

Special election set for Nov. 4 in Prince William’s Gainesville District

Federal hiring plan in Maryland on ice as Moore administration pulls budget request

Federal hiring plan in Maryland on ice as Moore administration pulls budget request

Commanders, DC mayor make their case to the council for RFK Stadium deal approval

Commanders, DC mayor make their case to the council for RFK Stadium deal approval

Payday in Manassas? Proposal suggests doubling salaries for mayor, city council

Payday in Manassas? Proposal suggests doubling salaries for mayor, city council

Commanders and DC mayor to make case for council to approve RFK Stadium deal

Commanders and DC mayor to make case for council to approve RFK Stadium deal

What residents are saying about the DC stadium deal

What residents are saying about the DC stadium deal

Candidates in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District election weigh in on hot button topics

Candidates in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District election weigh in on hot button topics

DC Council approves $22 billion 2026 budget

DC Council approves $22 billion 2026 budget

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