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March 16

WH chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, prognosis 'excellent,' Trump says

President Donald Trump issued a Truth Social post on Monday announcing that his White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had received an early stage breast cancer diagnosis.

March 14

Trump-backed Potomac sewage cleanup complete after massive spill ahead of summer America250 celebrations

Potomac River sewage spill repairs have been completed after President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration allowing FEMA assistance.

March 11

Secret Service detains, questions individual who drove vehicle into barricade near White House

An individual who drove into a barrier near the White House was detained for questioning on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Secret Service said.

March 10

Former DC police officer accused of sexually assaulting 10 women he met on dating apps, in person

Former D.C. police officer is accused of sexually assaulting 10 women across Maryland and Virginia using dating apps. Timothy Valentin faces multiple charges.

March 6

Appeals court declares DC ban on certain gun magazines unconstitutional

Appeals court strikes down a local District of Columbia law banning gun magazines over 10 bullets, ruling the measure violates Second Amendment rights.

March 5

DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled

DOJ is keeping investigation into former President Joe Biden's autopen open, sources say, despite reports the probe has been shelved, with prosecutors examining legality of automated signature device.

March 4

Justice Jackson authors unanimous SCOTUS opinion handing Trump an immigration win

Supreme Court unanimously backs Trump deportation agenda, ruling federal courts must defer to immigration judges on asylum decisions in landmark case.

March 4

Gorsuch name-checks Founding Fathers who were 'habitual' drinkers in SCOTUS fight over marijuana users

Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about federal law restricting gun ownership for drug users in U.S. v. Hemani, with unusual political alliances emerging.

March 4

DC restaurants face 'existential threat' over Trump immigration policies culling workforce: report

The Washington Post reported D.C. restaurants were losing dozens of workers out of concern over the Trump administration's strict immigration policies.

March 2

Wife of GOP congressman dead after being injured in January hit-and-run crash

Danise Baird, wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a January hit-and-run accident, Baird's office announced.