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Jury Deadlocks in Bribery Trial of D.C. Council Member Trayon White Sr
After three days of deliberations, jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in the federal bribery case against the Ward 8 Democrat.
National Guard Member Arrested in DC After Gun Pulled Over Hair Dispute
Zion Mitchell, 21, faces felony charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at a fellow guardsman during an argument over Army grooming standards in a patrol van on Aug. 25.
Marine Corps Parade Draws Thousands to Washington's Oldest Post
The weekly Friday evening ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, established in 1801, features precision drill and live performances free to the public
Trump Flags Start of Historic D.C. IndyCar Race
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix drew an estimated 140,000 spectators to the capital as part of the nation's 250th Anniversary celebrations.
Tax Cuts Fuel Deficits Even as Economy Grows, Data Shows
Federal deficits persist during economic expansion because tax revenue has collapsed, shifting blame from spending to decades of tax policy across administrations.
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Put Trump's Name on Building, Rename Grounds
A 20-3 supermajority approved an exterior inscription crediting Trump with the renovation; a separate resolution would rename the plaza once a $100 million fund is reached.
DOJ Rebukes D.C. Council Over National Guard Withdrawal Push
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald called the council's letters to 10 state governors 'impotent theatrics' as federal forces credit the Guard with 16,000 arrests.
DOJ Blasts D.C. Council for Pushing Governors to Pull National Guard
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald accused council members of "ignorance" and "impotent theatrics" for asking governors to withdraw troops from the capital.
McConnell Leaves Rehab, Plans Remote Senate Work From Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was discharged from a rehabilitation center Thursday and will conduct Senate business remotely from Kentucky until the chamber reconvenes in September.
National Guard Spends $292M to House Troops in D.C.—Contractors First in Line
The Guard's $292 million housing plan for Washington-deployed troops is a windfall for defense contractors with existing Pentagon infrastructure deals.
Pentagon Seeks 3,000 Guard Troops for DC—Here's Who Wins on $120 Million Tab
Defense contractors and security firms stand to cash in as National Guard deployment diverts funds from military readiness programs
Booker Staffer's Dropped Gun Charge Exposes D.C.'s Elite Accountability Gap
The decision to dismiss charges against a top aide to Senator Cory Booker after bringing a firearm into the Capitol underscores a perceived two-tiered justice system that shapes Washington's regulatory landscape.
TMZ's D.C. Arrival Reshapes Power Play, Exposing Financial Ties Behind Policy
The entertainment outlet's expansion into Washington brings an unprecedented level of personal scrutiny to lawmakers, threatening to upend traditional lobbying and influence peddling.
Swalwell Ends California Governor Bid, Returns Focus to Federal Tech Policy
Rep. Eric Swalwell's decision to suspend his gubernatorial campaign redirects his influence back to Washington's legislative fights over digital assets and data privacy
Former House Foreign Affairs Chair Engel Dies at 79
The passing of Eliot Engel removes a decades-long voice from United States foreign policy, with implications for global markets and digital asset regulation