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Trump Signs Law Allowing Medal of Honor Monument on National Mall — Sep 10, 2026President Trump signed the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, authorizing a future Medal of Honor Monument to be placed in the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C., with funding from private donations and a ceremony in San Antonio. The legislation, praised as honoring Medal of Honor recipients and American values, received bipartisan support and aims to situate the monument near the Lincoln Memorial as part of national remembrance.

Dana Whitfield Private donations for the project avoid burdening taxpayers while still recognizing real heroes.

Dodgers hold off late Nationals rally to win 5-3 — Sep 4, 2026The Dodgers head into a three-game set with the Nationals after a walk-off win and with Blake Snell continuing to shine since returning from elbow surgery, while rookie Jackson Kent takes the hill for Washington as Shohei Ohtani sits out. Washington, holding slim playoff hopes, will try to play spoiler amid looming postseason implications for Los Angeles, which may lean on bullpen-heavy plans and rotation shuffles featuring Glasnow and Alvarez as it pursues a possible bye or top seed.

Jared Kim Rough spot for a rookie to make his debut with Washington still clinging to hope. Kent battled but the lineup couldn't back him up enough.

Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position — Sep 10, 2026Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.

Guardsman Charged After Pointing Pistol at Colleague Over Hairstyle RulesPolitics — Sep 8, 2026Zion Mitchell, a 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., faces felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence after allegedly drawing and pointing a loaded pistol at a fellow guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army grooming/hair regulations outside a Popeyes on H Street NE. He is being held in DC Jail as the case moves toward a Sept. 15 court appearance amid the ongoing National Guard presence in the capital.

Edman's homer sparks Dodgers comeback as Ohtani's status remains unclear — Sep 6, 2026Tommy Edman hit a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh to spark the Dodgers’ 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals in Shohei Ohtani’s absence, with Teoscar Hernández adding an RBI in the first inning as Los Angeles rallied from a deficit. Ohtani’s status remains uncertain for the series finale, while Cade Cavalli pitched well for Washington and Lile provided a late spark for the Nationals, as the Dodgers extended their win streak in the matchup.

Chris Dalton Cavalli looked really sharp for the Nats, tough luck getting stuck with a no-decision after pitching like that.

Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun — Sep 9, 2026Georgia National Guard Specialist Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on two felonies after allegedly drawing a loaded pistol and pointing it at a fellow Guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army hairstyle regulations in a van outside a Popeyes. The incident occurred amid a broader DC crime-suppression deployment tied to President Donald Trump’s mission to crack down on crime in the capital.

Marlins Rally Past Nationals; Crews Walk-Off Later — Aug 29, 2026Dylan Crews delivered his first major league walk-off, a 10th-inning RBI single that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins, marking the Nationals’ first walk-off win of the season as well as a three-game win streak. The win came despite Cade Cavalli leaving after four innings with calf discomfort, with Orlando Ribalta earning the victory and Washington extending its hot run.

Excavation begins within two weeks on Trump's 250-foot arch amid opposition, Burgum says — Sep 3, 2026Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that construction will begin soon on President Trump's 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, a project critics say would disrupt sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and faces a pending lawsuit over its authorization. Support for the arch has come from the National Park Service, and the project is framed as a landmark addition to Washington’s skyline as part of Trump’s broader plans to reshape the capital.

Dana Whitfield feet is enormous. I'd like to see the actual funding breakdown before calling this a done deal.

California, Washington Are Nation’s Biggest Tightwads When It Comes To Tipping — Apr 6, 2026California and Washington state led the nation with the lowest average tip rates at restaurants in the final quarter of 2025. Residents in both states tipped nearly 2% lower on average than the national average of 19.2%…

Washington Post Appears To Skips Over Massive Drop In DC Crime When Analyzing Trump’s Crackdown — Sep 9, 2025The Washington Post appeared to ignore a steep drop in crime while analyzing President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Washington, D.C. crime in a Tuesday article. After Trump deployed the National Guard to the nation’s…

Washington Nationals: ‘Super Fan’ Fauci Will Throw Out the First Pitch on Opening DayReporting — Jul 20, 2020The Washington Nationals is announcing that Dr. Anthony Fauci , the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw out the first pitch on opening day, July 23. In a statement, the team…

More Than 150 National Guard in Washington for Inauguration Test Positive for CoronavirusReporting — Jan 22, 2021Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Joe Biden’s inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday. The U.S. government…

US NATO envoy Whitaker urges allies to confront Russian hybrid attacks — Sep 5, 2026US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker urged that NATO members must not tolerate deliberate hybrid warfare and said the United States will support countries facing such incidents, citing the Leipzig/Halle drone attack blamed on Russia and other hybrid actions in Poland. He warned that critical infrastructure, including energy assets, could be targeted and emphasized that responses are primarily national, with Washington ready to aid allies, as he spoke at a business conference in Italy.

Maya Lindstrom Talk is cheap. If Russia's hitting energy infrastructure, allies need actual defenses, not just strong statements.

‘Make Our Nation’s Capital Safe’ Executive Order Signed By Trump — Mar 28, 2025President Donald Trump singed an executive order Thursday that seeks to make the nation’s capital city, Washington, D.C., safer. According to the Washington Examiner , the executive order establishes a task force, the…

Cavalli Strikes Out 11 as Nationals Blank Rangers 6-0 — Aug 19, 2026Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli continued his elite form, fanning 11 over six innings to lead Washington to a 6-0 win over the Rangers and extend his streak of double-digit strikeouts, while Texas’s offense again managed only a handful of singles. The series has featured Cavalli’s dominance and Ranger struggles, including a rough start by Kumar Rocker as Washington and Cavalli tighten their grip in the matchup.

Lib Columnist Melts Down Hearing National Anthem In Nation’s Capital — Nov 21, 2025A liberal columnist complained Thursday about hearing the American national anthem in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Jamie Stiehm, who has contributed to several corporate media outlets, including The New York…

MORGAN MURPHY: Trump Gives Washington Long-Overdue Reality Check — Feb 23, 2025Washington, D.C., is experiencing its first true transfer of power in 50 years. No state in America leans so liberal as the nation’s capital. Exhibit A: Washington voted for Kamala Harris by 92.5% . The district’s…

Nationals Marlins clash in four-game series — Aug 27, 2026The Washington Nationals snapped a modest winning streak by beating the Miami Marlins to salvage a four-game series and keep playoff-hope vibes alive, led by Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Brady House. Jackson Kent earned his first MLB win as the rotation stabilizes, though a potential Cavalli injury adds a caveat to the pitching outlook.

Unarmed National Guard to Assist With Additional Security for Monuments in DCReporting — Jun 24, 2020D.C. National Guard is stepping in to provide additional protection to monuments across Washington, D.C., amid protests throughout the nation’s capital. National Guard spokesman Major Robert Perino released a statement…

‘We’re Taking It Back’: Trump Deploying National Guard To Streets Of Nation’s Capital — Aug 11, 2025President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to combat violent crime in Washington, D.C. Trump had previously hinted at both a federal takeover of D.C. and the deployment of the…

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study FindsBusiness — Aug 28, 2026A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.

M23 Counteroffensive Expands in South Kivu — Aug 28, 2026M23 rebels mounted a counteroffensive in Kalehe, reversing recent army gains and intensifying fighting in the eastern DRC. President Félix Tshisekedi ruled out M23 participation in the national dialogue, reaffirming the Washington peace framework and the Doha process as the path for reintegration for individuals who renounce violence.

FBI Warned of the Potential for Violence Before Rioters Stormed the US Capitol: ReportReporting — Jan 12, 2021Officials in Washington, D.C., reportedly received a warning from an FBI office in Virginia that violent extremists were planning to travel to the nation’s capital to commit acts of violence and “war.” The Washington…

Lawmakers Say Airplanes Bumped At National Airport — Apr 10, 2025U.S lawmakers had a close call Thursday after an aircraft they were onboard was bumped by another aircraft while on the runway at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C, — the scene of a devastating collision…