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Media dinner shooting suspect wrote about targeting administration officials, Trump says

President Donald Trump says the man accused of trying to storm the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives left writings that called for the targeting of Trump and administration officials

Media dinner shooting suspect wrote about targeting administration officials, Trump says
Crime|Interview|Political|US

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom

President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" that the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials

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Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials
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Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises

Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner

President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after an unspecified threat

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner
Business|Economy

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
Entertainment

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner

For the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Political

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
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Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Officials at the John F.

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo
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Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Crime|Health|Technology|US

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
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Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
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Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
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Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
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Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
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Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says

President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
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House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
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The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation