Top News from WTOP 8am Update – August 26th, 2025

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: School’s back in session in several Maryland districts—and we’ll have team coverage. The White House says the federal law enforcement surge in D.C. has led to more than 1,000 arrests so far. We’ll talk more about this federal crime initiative with D.C.’s top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

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