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July 30

NTSB launches 3-day investigative hearing on deadly DC plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a three-day investigation hearing on the D.C. plane crash that left 67 people dead.

July 27

Secret Service thwarts potential threat near Trump's White House grounds with rapid response

U.S. Secret Service took a suspect into custody after they climbed a fence at the Treasury Building adjacent to the White House, the individual will face unlawful entry charges.

July 27

Trump pens letter to grieving mother of slain congressional intern: 'Held in my heart'

President Trump sent a letter to the parents of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a congressional intern who was killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C.

July 25

Washington Post obituary section on life support as writers take buyouts: report

The Washington Post continues to face major staff exodus as all but one obituary reporter recently accepted a buyout from the major media outlet this week.

July 24

Massive car explosion caught on camera rocks parking lot in major DC suburb

Arlington Fire & EMS in Virginia responded to a massive car explosion in Crystal City caused by a ruptured fuel tank that charred at least three nearby vehicles. There were no injuries.

July 23

Washington Post abandons newsroom integration for its social media-focused 'WP Ventures' division

Washington Post announces major changes to WP Ventures, moving the "third newsroom" project outside the traditional newsroom structure as Krissah Thompson prepares to exit the company.

July 22

House hearing examines millions of dollars' worth of improperly documented VA incentive payments

House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee chair Kiggans led a hearing on improper VA incentive payments, with recruitment payments rising 237% between 2020 and 2023.

July 21

'It won't be long': HUD secretary shares video of dilapidated roof tiles at HQ amid bid to move it outside DC

HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares video of falling roof tiles, highlighting safety concerns as the department prepares to relocate to Alexandria amid $500 million maintenance costs.

July 20

Mom of congressional intern murdered in DC warns parents it could happen to their kids

The mother of a slain congressional intern issued a warning to parents, saying it could happen to their kids.

July 17

Trump-signed fentanyl law will end ‘cat and mouse’ with traffickers, state attorneys general say

Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act signed by Trump aims to end the "cat and mouse" game with drug traffickers by permanently scheduling all fentanyl analogues despite some criticism.