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A view of the dome of the US Capitol building is pictured in Washington, DC on September 19. President Donald Trump is no stranger to federal government shutdowns, having presided over a record-long impasse in his first term.

Government shutdown enters third week with no sign of ending

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Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza

Trump Mideast Wars Gaza

Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit and presses for Netanyahu pardon

TOPSHOT - Demonstrator Nallely Vasques, a 16-year-old who left school to participate, waves an American flag as hundreds gather to protest at Malcolm X Park on International Workers' Day 01 May 2006 in Washington, DC. Hundreds of thousands of US immigrants stage a one-day nationwide strike and boycott of schools and businesses to demand reforms to help millions of illegal workers gain a legal status. Many companies that rely on low-wage Hispanic labour had to close factories, while immigrant owned stores across the country shut for the day. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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Yolanda Brewster at her Guatemalan specialty kiosk in La Union mall in Langley Park, Md.

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Loren Murfield is running the Marine Corps Marathon to honor of his son, a Marine who died by suicide.

Father running Marine Corps Marathon to remember late son

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Suspect arrested in shooting death of 47-year-old woman in Wheaton, police say

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As the shutdown continues, more families are expected to turn to nonprofits for support

Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar

College Football Corner: Fantastic and furious finishes for the Mids and Terps

Runners participate in the 41st Army Ten-Miler

Tens of thousands turn out for DC's 41st Army Ten-Miler

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Tens of thousands turn out for D.C.鈥檚 41st Army Ten-Miler

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Government shutdown causes a real Boo at the Zoo

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Yes, 鈥楰Pop Demon Hunters鈥� Halloween costumes are in DC

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Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School attempts 4-peat at soccer tournament

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Mental health crisis center opens in Prince William County

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American University offers free learning day for furloughed federal workers

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Fairfax Co. elementary schoolers are taking high school math this year

DC National Guard director responds to criticism about troops picking up trash

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Only 1 showed up when she started a Southern Md. run club. Now, 9 plan to run Marine Corps Marathon

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Fans celebrate Washington Capitals鈥� new season

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Protesters at Dulles Airport call on airline to cancel ICE deportation flights

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Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema on his career and what's next

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Gen Z musician sings the classics for modern audiences in DC area

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DC United鈥檚 Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots

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Frustrated federal workers鈥� unions call for end to government shutdown

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Are Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones鈥� old texts having an impact on voters鈥� decisions?

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Hundreds of CDC workers fired by the Trump administration were reinstated.

More than half of CDC staffers recently fired by Trump administration have been reinstated

Trump Pentagon Commanders Meeting

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

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Boo at the Zoo

Government shutdown causes a real Boo at the Zoo

Craig Heist

DC sports world remembers former WTOP broadcaster Craig Heist

Caring Hands Animal Hospital expands to Tenleytown with 10th location

Insight by Caring Hands Animal Hospital

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The history of fence building

Insight by Long Fence

Lorenzo Caltagirone holding a costume

DC-area customers willing to pay the price for 'KPop Demon Hunters' Halloween costumes

Chef and Owner of The Inn at Little Washington, Patrick O'Connell speaks

The Inn at Little Washington's chef celebrates 80th birthday

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 鈥楢nnie Hall鈥� and 鈥楾he Godfather,鈥� dies at 79

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Water cremation added as funeral option in Montgomery County

Wendy Osefo attends DIRECTV Plot Twist - Featuring Bravo on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at The Perch in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Maryland reality TV star and husband arrested on false burglary report

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Justice delayed: Work on Thurgood Marshall memorial started, quickly paused

Suspect arrested in shooting death of 47-year-old woman in Wheaton, police say

In Langley Park, Md.鈥檚 immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids and Purple Line turmoil

On the Move: Why the DC region is getting more diverse

Thanks to tariffs, the cost of Halloween costumes are more trick than treat聽

overhead view of DC

The DC region is becoming more diverse. Where are Latinos moving?

Guatemala defender Aaron Herrera, left, and United States forward Patrick Agyemang battle for control of the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in St. Louis.

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a woman in a traditional white dress dances in the street

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Facade of Loudoun County Public Schools administrative building

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American University offers free learning day for furloughed federal workers

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