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Immigration
Former Prince George’s County officer pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed retired DC detective
According to a news release issued Friday by Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson, Anthony Coleman, 35, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle.
WTOP News2026/11/08
Politics
UFC CEO Dana White declines Trump’s offer to become press secretary, source says
WTOP News2026/11/07
Politics
Judge Taps Lawyer to Investigate Trump Administration’s Conduct in Golf Course Case
The New York Times2026/11/07
Politics
Judge to appoint special master to determine whether Trump lawyers purposely misled her over golf course
The Guardian US2026/11/07
Politics
Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case
PBS News2026/11/07

Weather
Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming
A production crew is filming a movie. and the nation's veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. Both events are resulting in street closures.
WTOP News2026/11/07
Weather
2 dead following two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Howard County
Maryland State Police said that the drivers of both vehicles died in the crash that happened before 4:30 a.m.
WTOP News2026/11/07
Immigration
‘Clear case of retaliation’: Maryland lawmaker questions ICE over Laurel man’s death, wife’s deportation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen said ICE has until Nov. 16 to turn over information about the death of a Laurel man in its custody.
WTOP News2026/11/06
Politics
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
WTOP News2026/11/06
Health
This robotic medical device looks and barks like a puppy
A robotic dog on display in National Harbor in Maryland is an FDA-approved medical device meant to assist people experiencing cognitive decline, such as dementia patients.
WTOP News2026/11/06
Politics
Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch
Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commission A federal judge has halted construction work on Donald Trump’s towering triumphal arch for 14…
The Guardian US2026/11/06
Politics
As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump’s District of Columbia projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first public appearance after an election that soundly repudiated his policies, President Donald Trump turned to a topic both familiar and, given the context, surprising: not his policies or politics, but his…
WTOP News2026/11/06
Politics
DC lawmakers want to send National Guard troops home, as Trump administration calls for more patrols
D.C. residents voiced concerns about National Guard troops and federal law enforcement activity during a council hearing, as lawmakers push to send troops home.
WTOP News2026/11/05
Politics
NCPC approves plan to build Trump's triumphal arch
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) on Thursday voted to approve plans to build a triumphal arch championed by President Trump between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
The Hill2026/11/05
Business
Saul Centers: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Saul Centers Inc. (BFS) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.
WTOP News2026/11/05
Politics
Key federal panel expected to approve Trump's arch amid court challenge
The approval would clear a hurdle on the road to breaking ground on the project, and the administration has said it could launch construction within a day of the vote. But the proposed 250-foot tall gilded arch still faced legal challenges.
PBS News2026/11/05
Economy
How to serve Thanksgiving dinner on a budget
High grocery prices are driving up the cost of serving Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some tips to save money.
WTOP News2026/11/05

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