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Tony Sabio — a security expert who served in the U.S. military, Secret Service and CIA — has an uphill objective this November: the Republican nominee is working to unseat a six-term Democratic incumbent and represent Virginia’s reliably blue 8th Congressional District. wtop.com/virginia/2026/09/re…
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The White House is barring CNN from flying on Air Force One on Saturday as part of the news outlet’s duties covering the president on behalf of major television networks. wtop.com/national/2026/09/wh…
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A nor’easter is pounding the region’s coastal areas this weekend with heavy winds and rain, and it’s something we might see more of this winter because of the powerful El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean. wtop.com/local/2026/09/the-n…
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A Democratic U.S. senator is raising concerns about the reported diversion of hundreds of millions of dollars to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom and whether it is impacting the Secret Service. wtop.com/today-on-the-hill/2…
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The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously Thursday to prohibit Flock cameras and other automatic license plate reader systems from its roughly 200 Northern Virginia school properties, citing privacy concerns. wtop.com/virginia/2026/09/fa…
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Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday. wtop.com/news/2026/09/virgin…
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Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day. wtop.com/national/2026/09/it…
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iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Raye, Katseye, Jonas Brothers, Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Sombr, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and Sienna Spiro. wtop.com/national/2026/09/ol…
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Drivers entering D.C. from the 14th Street Bridge on Sunday should expect major traffic disruptions as the Fiesta D.C. Day Parade will close roads near the National Mall and reroute inbound Interstate 395 traffic. wtop.com/dc/2026/09/fiesta-d…
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President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance. wtop.com/us-politics/2026/09…
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WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Fat Orange Cat Pumpkin Spice Latté Oatmeal Stout for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week. wtop.com/food-restaurant/202…
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Prince George’s County lawmakers are considering whether to create an independent inspector general’s office to investigate potential fraud, waste and corruption.
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Trayon White addresses supporters outside the courthouse as the jury continues its deliberations in his federal bribery trial. @WTOP
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LOCAL UPDATE: The Oceans Calling Festival, a three-day music event in Ocean City, Maryland, was canceled Friday as weather conditions worsened due to an incoming nor’easter. wtop.com/maryland/2026/09/oc…
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SPORTS ALERT: Commanders general manager says surgery is not on the table for quarterback Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow Sunday, and the team is trying to get him back on the field as soon as possible. wtop.com/washington-commande…
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NEWS ALERT: The Supreme Court lifts restrictions on a controversial federal voter database for now, ahead of November’s elections. wtop.com/us-politics/2026/09…
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UPDATE: The jury in D.C. Council member Trayon White’s federal bribery trial says it is unable to reach a unanimous decision. Judge Rudolph Contreras told jurors to keep deliberating, saying it’s still relatively early in the process. They’re now back behind closed doors. @WTOP
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Jurors in the federal bribery trial of Ward 8 D.C. Council member Trayon White enter a third day of deliberations Friday, after ending a second day without a verdict Thursday.
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Hundreds of demonstrators representing groups from China, Taiwan, Tibet and other communities gathered in D.C. to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
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Texas vs. Tennessee tops the college football slate. Who gets the edge? Check out this week’s Presto’s Picks. wtop.com/college-sports/2026…
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