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US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income 08/12/2025 07:49pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit in July climbed 20% this fiscal year compared to the last despite the U.S. taking in record income from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to Treasury Department data released Tuesday. The U.S. saw a 273% increase — or $21 billion — in custo Maryland not yet feeling projected effects of federal cuts, lawmakers told 08/12/2025 06:46am • State officials will get an updated look at Maryland’s revenue picture in a month, but the leader of the Maryland Senate expressed confidence Monday that the state is prepared — at least in the near term — to weather the as-yet-unrealized fallout of ongoing federal budget actions. Senate Pr IRA vs. 401(k): Which is better? 08/11/2025 08:00pm • Workers can save for retirement by using a 401(k) and an individual retirement account. If you want to set aside funds for the future but aren't sure which option to choose, know what each involves. As you compare retirement accounts, consider: -- Key differences between a 401(k) and an IRA Home title theft: How to prevent it 08/10/2025 08:00pm • Homeowners need to be aware of house title theft, a type of fraud that threatens an individual's ownership of their home. Property fraud in general is a costly problem. The FBI reports that in 2024, it received 9,359 complaints of real estate crime, a category that includes home title theft. Real How to convert to a Roth IRA 08/07/2025 08:00pm • Converting a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA is a powerful way to reduce taxes in retirement. Essentially, you're choosing to pay taxes now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals later. That's often beneficial, but there are some pitfalls to avoid. Retirement savers should u What to know about potentially adding crypto investment to your 401(k) 08/07/2025 05:31pm • A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump will allow retirement accounts to include alternative investments, including cryptocurrency. This could mean employees making elections in their 401(k) could soon see an option for digital currency investments. “What this may do is allow a 'There's no time to waste': Prince George’s County executive on what’s next for Northwest Stadium site 08/06/2025 08:19pm • The D.C. Council still has one more vote before the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the city is done. But at this point, leaders in Prince George’s County, Maryland, know they need to start planning for a future without football on the land where Northwest Stadium sits right now. Maryland kicks off tax free week this Sunday 08/06/2025 09:23am • Select items will be tax-free starting on Sunday in Maryland during the state's Tax-Free Week. Shoppers will avoid the state's 6% sales and use tax on each piece of clothing under $100. For those doing some back-to-school shopping, the first $40 spent on backpacks will also be tax free. “As Why DC ranks No. 2 for EVs (and why leasing one may be better) 08/04/2025 11:51am • When compared to states, the District ranks No. 2 for sales of electrified vehicles in the second quarter, including pure EVs, hybrids and hybrid plug-ins, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Its quarterly report said 20.6% of new vehicles purchased by D.C. residents in the secon Commanders closer than ever to DC return after council passes RFK deal in 1st vote 08/01/2025 05:23pm • The D.C. Council has voted 9 to 3 to advance the RFK redevelopment project in its first of two votes on a deal that would bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. The $3.7 billion dollar RFK redevelopment project will be put to a final vote in September. Due to the nature of the d How to save on back-to-school shopping 08/01/2025 06:43am • From saving on school supplies to the impact of federal cuts, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series, "WTOP Goes Back to School" this August and September. Even though it feels like summer just began, kids DC Council member says 'there are enough votes' to scrap Commanders' RFK deal 07/31/2025 04:58pm • At-Large Council member Robert White believes there could be enough D.C. council members in agreement to shoot down a proposed deal that would build a new stadium for the Washington Commanders. White told WTOP he plans to vote against the deal in its current form, with several of his sticking poi Commanders, DC mayor make their case to the council for RFK Stadium deal approval 07/30/2025 07:24pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and leaders with the Washington Commanders had a chance Wednesday to make their case for approving the $3.7 billion deal that would bring the football team back to the District. The council first heard from Mark Clouse, president of the Washington Commanders. “Th Virginia sales tax holiday begins Friday 07/30/2025 01:49pm • Virginia's annual sales tax holiday is back starting Friday. During the holiday, consumers can buy qualifying items in Virginia without paying the state’s 5.3% sales tax. The holiday begins Friday, Aug. 1, at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 p.m. It includes purchases made in-store, Commanders and DC mayor to make case for council to approve RFK Stadium deal 07/30/2025 03:56am • After Tuesday's public hearing that stretched for over five hours, the D.C. Council is back in session Wednesday, to hear from the Washington Commanders and the mayor’s office about a deal to bring the team to a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. It's the second public hearing on the