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DC residents say police department is still cooperating with ICE, violating human rights

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DC residents say police department is still cooperating with ICE, violating human rights

Maryland senate president rejects redistricting push, citing ‘catastrophic’ risks

Maryland senate president rejects redistricting push, citing ‘catastrophic’ risks

Virginia showdown: Democrats push to redraw map, Youngkin says it’s too late

Virginia showdown: Democrats push to redraw map, Youngkin says it’s too late

Virginia SNAP substitute to roll out weekly through November

Virginia SNAP substitute to roll out weekly through November

Virginia lieutenant governor candidates share vision for transportation, data centers

Virginia lieutenant governor candidates share vision for transportation, data centers

Abortion, the economy, education: Where Virginia lieutenant governor candidates stand on the issues

Abortion, the economy, education: Where Virginia lieutenant governor candidates stand on the issues

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Democrats push redistricting amendment as special session jolts Virginia ahead of election

Democrats push redistricting amendment as special session jolts Virginia ahead of election

‘Very frustrating’: DC leaders urge council to adopt stricter curfew after rise in ‘juvenile activity’

‘Very frustrating’: DC leaders urge council to adopt stricter curfew after rise in ‘juvenile activity’

Virginia leaders urge contingency funding for SNAP come November

Virginia leaders urge contingency funding for SNAP come November

What issues are bringing record numbers of Virginia early voters to the polls?

What issues are bringing record numbers of Virginia early voters to the polls?

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

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

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

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