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Senior Democrats disagree over whether another impeachment campaign would strengthen congressional accountability or distract from the economic and health care issues their party is promising to address. A new debate over President Donald Trump's possible impeachment is taking shape within the Democratic Party as lawmakers consider how they would use congressional power following the November 3 midterm elections. According to reporting published by Axios on Friday, October 9,

An immigration enforcement operation in New York City has resulted in a shooting, street protests and renewed conflict between federal authorities and Democratic city leaders over public safety and federal immigration powers. A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a man during an enforcement operation in New York City on Thursday, October 8, triggering public protests and an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The s

WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump temporarily blocked the White House from excluding CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering administration officials to immediately restore press credentials that were revoked after Trump accused the organizations of spreading false and misleading coverage. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued the temporary restraining order early Thursday, September 24, handing the three organizations at least 14 days of resto

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is backing consideration of temporary restrictions on U.S. diesel exports as record fuel prices spread through trucking, farming and consumer markets, putting new pressure on Washington to keep more American-produced energy available at home. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the United Nations on September 22, Trump was asked about Republican lawmakers calling for restrictions on diesel exports. “Well, I’ve call

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” turning another of the continent’s most recognizable geographic names into a declaration of American history, economic strength and national pride. The August 27 order directs the Interior Department, working with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, to make the change within 30 days and update the federal Geographic Names Information S

WASHINGTON — A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives computer system, triggering a Justice Department investigation and raising fresh questions about whether America’s federal law-enforcement infrastructure is being adequately defended from hostile cyber actors. The ATF confirmed that a standalone computer system was compromised and said senior Justice Department officials have formally designated the b

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration has temporarily halted immigrant-visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world as the State Department moves to toughen enforcement of rules designed to keep financially dependent applicants from becoming a burden on American taxpayers. The pause affects immigrant-visa applicants whose cases have reached the interview stage, while consular officers undergo new training on how to determine whether applica

WASHINGTON — A $12 million Georgetown real-estate deal is putting another spotlight on one of the biggest shifts reshaping Washington: developers are increasingly looking at older commercial properties and seeing something the city badly needs more of — housing. Douglas Development Corp. has sold the mixed-use building at 2715 M Street NW to Adams Investment Group for $12 million, with plans for the property to become a high-end residential development. The roughly 29,000-squ

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., is pushing ahead with a significant overhaul of its business-licensing system, giving local entrepreneurs a new test of whether city government can finally make it easier to open, operate and grow a company without getting buried in unnecessary bureaucracy. The District’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection is implementing a series of licensing reforms this summer, including the Business Licensing Reform and Accountancy Practice Emer

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are considering whether every public school in the Commonwealth should be required to have a full-time licensed nurse, as education and health officials warn that thousands of students continue attending schools without guaranteed access to a medical professional. Just under 10 percent of Virginia public schools operate without a licensed nurse, according to state data cited in a new report examining school health services. Current Virginia

MARYLAND — Maryland health officials are confronting a growing measles outbreak as students return to classrooms across the state, with 31 confirmed cases reported during 2026 and outbreaks formally identified in three counties. The state has declared outbreaks in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties, according to health officials. Twenty-seven of Maryland’s 31 cases have been confirmed since July 15, representing a sharp increase compared with earlier in the year. Of those

WASHINGTON — A Washington man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for an armed carjacking and robbery spree that began in the District and ultimately led police on a dangerous pursuit through Maryland and Washington. Dartanian Owens, 22, was sentenced Monday to 162 months in prison by D.C. Superior Court Judge Andrea Herzfeld, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Federal prosecutors announced the sentence Tuesday. Owens pleaded

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman announced Tuesday that she will run for chair of the county Board of Supervisors, launching a campaign centered heavily on one of Northern Virginia’s most contentious issues: the rapid expansion of data centers. Briskman, who represents the Algonkian District, said controlling further data-center development would be a top priority of her campaign. Her entry creates the possibility of a Democratic primary contest w

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Students across Montgomery County returned to classrooms Tuesday as Maryland’s largest school system opened the 2026–27 academic year with a renewed focus on mathematics, literacy, specialty programs and changes aimed at preparing students for life after graduation. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor said the district plans to build on academic progress from the previous year while moving more elements of its “Future Ready”

WASHINGTON — D.C. Public Schools are putting student attendance near the top of the agenda as classrooms reopen for the 2026–27 academic year, with school leaders acknowledging that chronic absenteeism continues to present a serious challenge. Interim DCPS Chancellor Kim Jackson said the school system is continuing efforts aimed at reducing truancy and keeping students consistently engaged in the classroom as the District begins another school year. The issue extends far beyo

WASHINGTON — An armed robbery at a Northwest Washington pharmacy ended with a vehicle crash, a foot pursuit and the arrest of a 25-year-old D.C. man, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said officers were called to a pharmacy in the 1700 block of 11th Street NW at approximately 6:22 p.m. Friday, August 21, following a report of an armed robbery. Investigators said a masked man entered the business and demanded prescription medications. The suspect allegedl

WASHINGTON — Virginia health officials are preparing for significant changes to Medicaid that could affect thousands of adults across the Commonwealth, including residents of Northern Virginia and the broader Washington metropolitan region. Beginning January 1, 2027, certain adults enrolled through Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion program will be required to meet new federal work and community-engagement standards to maintain eligibility. Covered individuals generally will need