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Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring

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DC police officer dies weeks after being hit while helping driver on Interstate 695

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Federal transportation officials consider plan to scrap DC's traffic cameras

This octagonal building in the District holds haunted secrets

Explore DC's oldest, and allegedly most haunted, home

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What's 'algorithmic coercion,' and why is it making things we buy more expensive?

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White House will present Trump's ballroom project for a review months after construction began

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Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid

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Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman

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WATCH: Federal jobs in DC region hit new low and other Top Local Headlines

Hawks agree to trade high-scoring guard Trae Young to Wizards

Pedestrian killed in multivehicle crash near White House

New federal telework guidance reaffirms Trump’s in-office orders

Do you know about DC's most haunted residence?

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in Trump’s latest immigration operation

Dupont Circle lab helps everyone from hobbyists to nurseries clone their plants

Celebrating 50 years of go-go music in DC's Lincoln Theater

Jan. 6 supporters retrace steps to Capitol on riot’s 5-year anniversary

Meet Charlie Bones, who's been in shelters for over 3 years

Adaptive boxing is a growing sport in the DC region

George Washington’s home sees major upgrades

This isn’t the FBI’s ‘spy house’ anymore, but it could be yours

WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent remembers Jan. 6 riots

Unearthing the story of DC’s official rock

Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy

How US captured Venezuelan leader Maduro and what's next for him

NICU nurse saves tiny lives midair

When is it time to take down holiday decorations? DC locals and tourists weigh in

Hundreds protest military action in Venezuela at White House

DHS' plan to demolish parts of St Elizabeths Hospital is under attack

Fairfax County's newest first responders are drones

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Abigail Spanberger

A rundown of Va. Gov.-elect Spanberger's appointees

Ward 8 businesswoman Monica Ray

Tax hikes coming to some Southeast DC businesses — and they welcome what it means

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At CES 2026, iMogul AI pitches a smarter path into Hollywood

Trump Baltimore

Maryland hit hardest by federal job cuts; 10,300 lost in October and November alone

capitol heights metro station

Change coming to Capitol Heights Metro could be mirrored in other parts of Maryland

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Police seek driver in crash that killed pedestrian in Fairfax County

Industry Exchange Cloud 2025: Palo Alto Networks’ Joe Sangiuliano on how to simplify, improve multicloud security

Insight by Palo Alto Networks

Rob Reiner Investigation

Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

Advanced surgical care with a personal touch at GW Hospital

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Officer who defended Capitol disputes White House account of Jan. 6

A Compass Coffee factory in Ivy City.

Compass Coffee could go south with bankruptcy filing

Trump Offshore Wind

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from Virginia, East Coast states and developers

Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

This type of technology is also why we can get fresh fruit and vegetables out of season all year long.

Dupont Circle lab helps everyone from hobbyists to nurseries clone their plants

Film - One Battle After Another

'One Battle After Another' dominates SAG's Actor Awards with 7 nominations

Supporters of Donald Trump clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

Film Tangled

Live-action 'Tangled' will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Tom and Margaret Botts lost their beloved dog years ago. But Margaret cradled Jennie and exclaimed, “She wants to go home with me!”

Tombot's 'Jennie' puppy steals hearts at CES 2026 with real-world demos of robotic companionship

Obit Aldrich Ames

CIA turncoat who sold US secrets to the Soviets dies in Maryland prison

2026 Go-go awards

Celebrating 50 years of go-go music at DC’s Lincoln Theater

County News

Former US Capitol Police chief weighs in on Minnesota ICE shooting

Explore DC’s oldest, and allegedly most haunted, home

Hoyer laments House ‘is not living up to the Founders’ goals’ as he tells colleagues he’s retiring

Federal transportation officials consider plan to scrap DC’s traffic cameras

DC police officer dies weeks after being hit while helping driver on Interstate 695

Abigail Spanberger

Spanberger talks affordability, data centers and top priorities heading into Virginia governorship

U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

WTOP reporter recounts the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, five years later

DC's official rock

DC's official rock can be found all over the city

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Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026

Steven Hardeman and son Seth tape an episode of NBC's

Prince William County family wins $1.6 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

Capitol Riot Anniversary

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

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State Sen. Doug LaMalfa, R-Willows, watches as the votes are posted on a measure by the Senate at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Lawmakers are pouring through hundreds of bill to finish all Legislative business by their midnight Friday deadline.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

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Prince William schools' transgender policy remains intact despite repeated threats from the Trump administration in 2025

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Maryland celebrates 20th anniversary of 2006 national championship basketball team

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Expert Edition: How to build cyber resilience for the quantum era

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How the Commanders 'win' NFL free agency

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