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CASA hosts Cameroonian and Afghan TPS rally in Hyattsville 07/15/2025 12:30am • Dozens of Cameroonian community members and allies cheered on attorneys from CASA, the national immigrant advocacy organization with 73,000 lifetime members, at a rally in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Monday. The "Rise for TPS Rally for Cameroon and Afghanistan" shined a spotlight on the termination Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1 07/12/2025 09:34am • BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the tariffs on two of the United States' biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account. In his letter to Mexic Dabble Promo Code WTOP: Get $10 Fantasy Bonus for MLB, NBA Summer League 07/11/2025 03:27pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Apply the Dabble promo code WTOP to secure a daily fantasy bonus for the weekend. Sign up here to get bonus cash for picks on MLB and o Washington football legend Darrell Green reminds us of the burgundy and golden days of RFK 07/11/2025 10:48am • Who did the Washington Commanders turn to when they started a public relations push to secure the new RFK stadium? No. 28, of course. Hall of Fame defensive back Darrell Green is the star of a new social media video from the Commanders that shows the burgundy and golden days from RFK, along with Dabble Promo Code WTOP: New Users Get $10 Signup Bonus for MLB Picks 07/09/2025 02:29pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Make picks on MLB stats with the Dabble promo code WTOP. Click here to redeem a sign-up bonus and take advantage of unique social featu Virginia Tech computer expert offers summer vacation advice to stay safe 07/09/2025 12:23am • We are in the peak of vacation season and while you're away, cybercriminals and burglars may be watching. Virginia Tech computer science professor Christine Julien has some ideas on how you can enjoy your vacation, and at the same time, not get ripped off. Julien heads Virginia Tech's computer Child safety advocate offers advice to protect children online during the summer 07/08/2025 08:40pm • With children out of school and sometimes left home alone, a child safety expert said summertime is a time of year when predators are working hard to exploit young people online. Callahan Walsh, a nationally known child safety advocate and executive director of the National Center for Missing and Montgomery Co. says flood sensors cut the number of water rescues 'precipitously' 07/08/2025 04:40pm • Two years ago, Montgomery County, Maryland, officials introduced 35 flood sensors designed to give emergency personnel more time to take action when flash flood watches turn into warnings. The sensors were provided through a national pilot program to enhance early warning systems, and county offi Dabble Promo Code WTOP: Get $10 Sign-Up Bonus for MLB Daily Fantasy 07/08/2025 03:07pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Make picks on MLB and other sports with the Dabble promo code WTOP. New customers can register here to lock-in bonus cash for entries t Federal government's hiring freeze extended by 3 more months 07/08/2025 12:28pm • One week before a hiring freeze for federal agencies was set to be lifted, President Donald Trump's administration has extended the policy by three months. Federal agencies won't be able to hire federal civilian employees through Oct. 15, according to a memorandum from Trump on Monday. That m Several in custody after North Texas police officer shot in neck outside ICE facility 07/06/2025 09:17am • â–¶ Watch Video: Texas officer shot as several suspects opened fire near immigration detention facility, police say Several suspects are in custody after a police officer was injured in a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, in the late-nig Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started 07/06/2025 09:00am • Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei's absence during the war suggested the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matt French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet 07/06/2025 04:07am • PARIS (AP) — China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India and Pakistan's clashes in May, French military and intelligence officials have concluded, implicating Beijing in an effort to hammer the reputation and sales o Voters in Fairfax Co. select their nominees to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly 06/28/2025 11:00am • Democrats and Republicans prepare to select their respective candidates on Saturday for a special election to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District seat. The seat, which represents Fairfax City and much of Fairfax County in Congress, has been vacant sin DC Human Services mobilizes to support homeless population during the heat wave 06/25/2025 08:48pm • There are lots of things to be grateful for, but cold water on a hot day is something else. For the past few days, outreach specialists in D.C. have mobilized to provide resources to the homeless population of the city that face the brunt of the heat wave all day and night. The teams of ou