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DC, Trump administration clash in court over National Guard deployment in the District

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DC, Trump administration clash in court over National Guard deployment in the District

Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls potential redistricting from House Dems ‘a desperate grab’

Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls potential redistricting from House Dems ‘a desperate grab’

‘Like drinking out of a fire hose’: Challenge of filling a vacancy on Montgomery Co. Council

‘Like drinking out of a fire hose’: Challenge of filling a vacancy on Montgomery Co. Council

Maryland Democrats hear from federal workers at Bowie town hall

Maryland Democrats hear from federal workers at Bowie town hall

House Speaker calls Virginia lawmakers back to Richmond as possible redistricting fight brews

House Speaker calls Virginia lawmakers back to Richmond as possible redistricting fight brews

Southeast DC residents weigh in on new Commanders stadium

Southeast DC residents weigh in on new Commanders stadium

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Bill to cap ticket resale prices gets public hearing in DC

Bill to cap ticket resale prices gets public hearing in DC

Md. jurors hear conflicting stories in 2010 death of American University professor

Md. jurors hear conflicting stories in 2010 death of American University professor

Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County

Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County

DC pushes back on indefinite deployment of National Guard

DC pushes back on indefinite deployment of National Guard

Virginia Railway Express opens new Manassas Park garage in bid to ease regional traffic

Virginia Railway Express opens new Manassas Park garage in bid to ease regional traffic

‘People’s lives are on the line’: DC 911 reporting change sparks alarm

‘People’s lives are on the line’: DC 911 reporting change sparks alarm

‘Going home’: Montgomery County Council member stepping down to lead the recreation department

‘Going home’: Montgomery County Council member stepping down to lead the recreation department

Will DC Mayor Muriel Bowser run for a fourth term? Political speculation heats up

Will DC Mayor Muriel Bowser run for a fourth term? Political speculation heats up

Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over violent rhetoric in feisty debate

Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over violent rhetoric in feisty debate

Montgomery Co. Council member Gabe Albornoz to step down in December

Montgomery Co. Council member Gabe Albornoz to step down in December

Prince William County supervisors expedite vote on data center noise rules

Prince William County supervisors expedite vote on data center noise rules

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October 16

WATCH: Virginia attorney general candidates debate with text scandal front and center

Proposal for toll lane extension along Capital Beltway’s south side on hold

Proposal for toll lane extension along Capital Beltway’s south side on hold

In Va.’s House District 22, candidates tackle data centers, rising costs in race for legislature’s future

In Va.’s House District 22, candidates tackle data centers, rising costs in race for legislature’s future

Will text message scandal derail Democratic success in Virginia election?

Will text message scandal derail Democratic success in Virginia election?

In the race for Virginia governor, negativity seems to be winning the day

In the race for Virginia governor, negativity seems to be winning the day

Harders, Stewart face off in civil and amicable Gainesville supervisor debate

Harders, Stewart face off in civil and amicable Gainesville supervisor debate

Trump’s intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

Trump’s intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

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