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Congress Budget

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

Closings & Delays

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DC-area schools announce schedule changes for Friday. See the full list

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Not just roads: Why Montgomery Co. schools remain closed through Friday

Virginia Wife Killing

WATCH LIVE: Brendan Banfield returns to testify in murder trial after admitting to au pair affair

US Immigration Facilities Security

‘Not the right location:’ County supervisors, residents oppose DHS ICE facility near Richmond

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What to know about the FAA's multibillion dollar air traffic control system upgrade

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As if! 'Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

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Melania Trump's documentary premieres at the Kennedy Center ahead of global release

News Alert
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

Dozens of water main leaks and breaks have WSSC Water crews busy

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'Touching' your phone behind the wheel is not enough for a traffic stop, Md. Supreme Court rules

Unions, nonprofits challenge FEMA staffing cuts in court

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Why some Northern Virginia neighborhoods may not be completely cleared from snow yet

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DC officials acknowledge challenge of ‘snowcrete,’ say progress has been made

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And the winner of WTOP's Snowzilla 2026 Contest is …

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Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area

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Doctors warn frostbite risk rising as dangerous cold grips the DC region

SILVER SPRING, MD - JANUARY 26: Dump trucks plow snow and ice off of New Hampshire Avenue following a winter storm on January 26, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland. A massive winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Montgomery Co. officials respond to residents' frustrations with snow response

WSSC is determining new water rates. (Thinkstock)

Montgomery, Prince George's county customers urged to only use water for essential purposes

FAA says renovated Air Traffic Control System is coming

Explore the ‘Rosetta Stone’ of marine life: the Smithsonian Ocean Library

Deadly midair collision near DCA followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

First responders at DCA crash recall ‘devastating’ recovery efforts

Virginia skaters honor those lost in DCA plane crash

'Snow Team Heroes' shovel sidewalks for seniors

How Fairfax Co. schools work toward reopening after snow storm

Meet Nordic, a handsome sweetheart ready for a new home

How the Smithsonian uses an army of flesh-eating insects to preserve its fossils

Travelers return to snowed-in cars at Dulles

Meet the woman steering DC’s plow fleet through ice and snow

Capitol Hill open for sledding after weekend storm

Thousands of passengers stuck at airport after weekend storm

Families brave chilly weather for sledding fun in Montgomery County

Enterprising teens turn all the white snow into green

How snow and sleet are measured during snowstorms

How DC ensures first responders can reach emergencies during snowstorms

What DC-area residents love about snow days

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How DC stays online during major winter weather events

Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’

Brandon Kim (18) competes in the men's 1500-meter semifinal during the U.S. Olympic short track speedskating trials Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Speed skater Brandon Kim takes 'different path' from Fairfax to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

The Gerber Baby is one of the most recognizable baby faces in the world. But what most people don't know is that familiar face belongs to a real person. Eighty-seven-year-old Ann Turner Cook tells Rita Braver the little-known story of how she became one of the most famous babies in history.

Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper

Why Prince George's Co. schools announced several days of snow closings at once

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Clarity is an act of resistance: Why I wrote 'The Noise War Handbook'

Keeping skills sharp

Insight by Collaborative for Student Success

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Explore the 'Rosetta Stone' of marine life at the Smithsonian Ocean Library

Why government employees should think carefully about Roth conversions going into 2026

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Congress Norton

Why a close friend and colleague encouraged Eleanor Holmes Norton to retire

Washington Daily Life

How much do federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers?

Virginia Wife Killing

Husband testifies he did not plot wife's killing in double murder trial connected to au pair affair

The D.C. location of PubKey is a dimly lit, wood-paneled space that is meant to be a cultural hub for those who are enthusiastic about Bitcoin.

A 'Bitcoin bar' opened in DC — but what does that mean?

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Young Snow Team Heroes dig out seniors trapped behind icy sidewalks in DC

Georgia Elections Investigation

Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

Cigarettes-Low Nicotine

DC area gets some failing grades in newest 'State of Tobacco Control' report

US Recent Aviation Crashes

WATCH: DC region remembers those killed in plane crash over Potomac River and other Top Local Headlines

County News

Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area

Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges

‘Not the right location:’ County supervisors, residents oppose DHS ICE facility near Richmond

Not just roads: Why Montgomery Co. schools remain closed through Friday

Speed skater Brandon Kim takes ‘different path’ from Fairfax to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

Food on table at restaurant

DC's winter restaurant week extended through Sunday

First responders to DC midair collision recall 'devastating' recovery efforts — 1 year later

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Disaster on the Potomac, 1 year later: Collision could be defining moment in aviation history

VIDEOS

DC Officer Terry Bennett

WATCH: Funeral service for DC officer Terry Bennett

WATCH: 10-foot-tall replica of Trump’s alleged birthday message to Epstein appears on National Mall

Greenland US Protest

'Make America Go Away': Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan

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Snow, ice storm turns DC region into winter wonderland

Virginia Inauguration

Spanberger’s inauguration as Virginia’s 1st female governor

ARLINGTON

Federal Enforcement Chicago Shooting

Arlington County Board chair says if ICE is in Arlington, call 911

Olympics

U.S. Championships Figure Skating

Maxim Naumov heads to Olympics, hoping to honor his parents and the others killed in DC plane crash

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Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

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Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley

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WTOP's DC Sports Huddle

How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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