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What's the right balance between federal authority and local self-governance when it comes to public safety in DC—and does this move strike that balance?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · Aug 22, 2026
in District of Columbia
Given DC's 12-day murder-free stretch amid the crackdown, but polling showing residents feel "unsafe," what do you think is actually driving public perception here—crime data or politics?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · Aug 20, 2026
Singapore man pleads guilty to $240 million bitcoin theft from DC resident
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Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun
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Georgia 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.
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Court Rejects Trump Coal Plant Order
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The DC Circuit ruled that the Energy Department overstepped its emergency powers to keep coal plants like J.H. Campbell running, signaling that federal actions cannot override long-term planning for market-driven retirements. In parallel, the administration faces a Supreme Court appeal over the SAVE citizenship verification database, and regulators urge the appeals court to pause a lower court ruling on coal mining oversight, as courts scrutinize federal actions affecting energy, elections integrity, and environmental protections.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 9.3M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Guardsman Charged After Pointing Pistol at Colleague Over Hairstyle Rules
Politics
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Zion 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.
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Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Steve Hilton Pledges To Appoint Democrat Senator If Elected
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D.C. United, Los Angeles FC clash in non-conference action
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— Aug 28, 2026
DC United host LAFC in a non-conference MLS clash as DC seek to end a winless run and LAFC aim to rebound after a mixed August, with the match streamed on Apple TV. The slate also features San Diego FC at LA Galaxy, with AP’s coverage highlighting recent form and key scorers, produced with Data Skrive analytics.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Falkirk sign DC United forward Murrell
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— Aug 21, 2026
Jacob Murrell, a 22-year-old American forward and 2024 MLS SuperDraft No. 7 pick, has transferred from DC United to Falkirk FC in the Scottish Premiership on a multi-year deal, bringing a profile described as “something different” for the Bairns. He previously logged 65 appearances with DC United, recording 4 goals and 4 assists, and earned attention for standout moments before moving to Falkirk.
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Soros-Linked Activists Train DC Jurors To Protect ‘Marginalized’ Defendants
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— Dec 31, 2025
The leftist group “Free DC” teaches Washingtonians how they can use jury duty to defend the “marginalized” from “systemic biases” in criminal cases, its website shows. Free DC will host an in-person event Jan. 12, in…
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Yusuf Hat Trick Propels Revolution to 3-0 Win Over DC United
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— Aug 20, 2026
Alhassan Yusuf notched a hat trick for New England, his first MLS multi-goal game, as the Revolution beat D.C. United 3-0, with Jack Harrison delivering three assists and Matt Turner recording the clean sheet. The win snaps a skid and keeps NE undefeated in four meetings with DC this season.
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Trump Reversed Decision to Cancel 250 Celebration in DC
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— Jul 6, 2026
President Donald Trump did not let severe weather dampen the 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC. He officials wanted to cancel, Trump said the show must go on.
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WWE Sees Rare Streak of Three New World Champions in Consecutive Nights
Wrestling fans largely reacted with excitement and humor to three consecutive new world champions, with playful speculation about whether the streak continues on Monday involving Roman Reigns. Reactions were mostly positive and one-sided rather than polarized.
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Protest Takes Place In DC Following Trump’s Statement On DC Crime
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— Aug 12, 2025
The meltdown was instant. The moment President Donald Trump announced he was federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, you could practically hear the champagne flutes shattering in every overpriced condo in…
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DC Police Chief and Mayor Answer Questions On Trump’s Federalization In DC
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— Aug 13, 2025
Oh, so now we care about law and order? After years of watching Washington, D.C. , spiral into a playground for petty theft, violent crime, and open-air lawlessness, suddenly there are boots on the ground and cameras…
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VS Battle
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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DC Mayor to Remove Black Lives Matter Mural in DC
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— Mar 6, 2025
Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., will be getting removed and its ground mural is set to be painted over, according to a spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. According to NBC News , the removal process…
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Trump Admin Gives DC Health Bureaucrats A Choice: Move To Alaska Or Resign
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— Apr 1, 2025
Some leaders of the many sprawling agencies and centers that make up the Department of Health and Human Services have been given a choice: Move out of DC or resign. HHS began executing 10,000 layoffs as part of a…
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The Joker Is Pregnant? DC Comics Goes Woke in Latest Release Centered Around Infamous Villain
Opinion
— Jan 6, 2023
It is ceaselessly amazing the lengths major corporations will go to, so they can appease the furthest fringes of the woke mob. Case in point, DC Comics, which is owned by media powerhouse Warner Bros. Discovery, just…
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The Conservative Desk
Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow
After drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.
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Infosys, enGene and other firms schedule September 2026 investor meetings
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— Aug 31, 2026
Several companies announced upcoming investor meetings in September 2026, including DC Infotech & Communication hosting an investor meet in Mumbai on Sept 4, Infosys holding meetings with J.P. Morgan virtually and UBS in Mumbai, Awfis Space Solutions planning an analyst and investor interaction on Sept 4, and Aquestive Therapeutics participating in four conferences in September with webcasts; enGene Therapeutics also plans investor conferences with live webcasts.
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Nicole Hardy
Interesting to see smaller names like DC Infotech and Awfis lined up right alongside Infosys, gives a sense of how packed the September calendar already is.
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The sirens are going off. Twelve questions and the AI issues your official survival forecast — with a time estimate.
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DC Mayor Orders Altered US Flags Flown on Patriotic Holiday
Reporting
— Jun 14, 2022
Ahead of today’s observance of Flag Day, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered flags with 51 stars to be raised in the district because “DC’s disenfranchisement is a stain on American democracy – a 220-year-old…
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DC Police Officer Says Some Protesters at US Capitol Riot Shouted ‘Kill Him With His Own Gun’
Reporting
— Jan 15, 2021
DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone is speaking out about the U.S. Capitol riot that occurred last week where Trump supporters stormed the building. Speaking with CNN, Fanone talked about the moment he lay on…
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Saii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)
SaiiKayVEVO · 64K views · Sep 9, 2026
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Leaders Of Activist Group Opposing Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown Have Criminal Records
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— Aug 14, 2025
Three leaders of an anti-police group protesting President Donald Trump’s crackdown on violent crime in Washington, D.C., have criminal records in the district. Free DC advisory council member Darrell Gaston served…
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Trump to Attend IndyCar Freedom 250 in DC
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— Aug 16, 2026
Downtown DC will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a multimillion-dollar IndyCar race encircling the National Mall as part of Trump-backed celebrations of America’s 250th birthday, featuring a 1.7-mile track and 147 laps. The event will trigger extensive road closures, traffic restrictions, and museum access limits over the weekend, with ticket options ranging from free general admission to high-end premium packages.
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Trump tells Ireland PM Iran conflict will end ‘fine and dandy’
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Judge orders force-feeding of National Guard shooting suspect amid hunger strike
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— Aug 31, 2026
A DC federal judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal to be forcibly fed and medically treated after months of refusing food and water while facing federal charges for the November shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The order authorizes feeding through a nasal tube, intravenous methods, or an existing tube to preserve his life until adequate oral intake and treatment are achieved, with charges including first-degree murder and related counts.
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NSO to Play Six DC Venues
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— Aug 18, 2026
The National Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season will be performed across six DC-area venues as the Kennedy Center undergoes a two-year renovation after a board aligned with Trump took over and briefly added his name to the complex, a move later ordered to be reversed by a federal judge. Despite significant ticket-sales declines, NSO officials say the repertoire remains unchanged and aim to rebuild audiences, with tickets going on sale Aug. 28 in a season featuring roughly the same number of concerts as the prior year.
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Eala, Williams train ahead of Mubadala DC Open
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— Jul 24, 2026
Alex Eala and Venus Williams are ramping up for the Mubadala DC Open in Washington as a doubles reunion, building on their earlier Bad Homburg success and joining the North American hard-court swing with potential singles participation. The pairing has generated excitement as they prepare for a field that includes top doubles competitors and a lead-up to the US Open.
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Danielle Spencer Publishes MISEDUCATION Inside DC Education Plantation
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Author and whistleblower Danielle Spencer announces a new fiction novel, MISEDUCATION: Inside DC’s Education Plantation, which uses fictionalized accounts to explore leadership, workplace culture, accountability, and educational equity in Washington, D.C.’s public schools. The book is intended to spark discussion about education reform and systemic challenges within the public education system.
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DC appeals court upholds Navarro contempt conviction
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— Jul 21, 2026
Courts across DC circuits unanimously upheld Peter Navarro's two-contempt convictions for defying the Jan. 6 committee, rejecting his claim that Trump’s supposed executive privilege shielded him and finding no evidence that privilege was ever properly invoked. Navarro has already served a four-month prison term and continues pursuing appeals to overturn the conviction.
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Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor Praises Offensive Line After Dominant Line-of-Scrimmage Performance
New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor posted that the offensive line “Controlled the LOS just like we said we would,” adding “God Bless” and calling out the unit’s strong play. The post is trending due to high engagement from excited Giants fans celebrating a recent team win featuring a physical, run-heavy effort by the OL.
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A 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 Years
SmartHER News · 7.6M views · Sep 10, 2026
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