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Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s 5,000-Troop DC Deployment — 17hD.C. Circuit judges heard Oct. 14, 2026 arguments on Trump's Guard deployment in Washington, which peaked at about 5,000 troops since August 2025.

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Sam Okafor Judges need to rein in this 5000-troop deployment before it sets a precedent for using the Guard on routine city issues.

‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC — 13hMultiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.

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Sen. Darline Graham Says She Will Stay in DC Until SAVE America Act Passes — 6hRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Judge orders Trump administration to answer for tree removals at DC golf course — 2dA DOJ attorney admitted 430 trees were cleared at a D.C. golf course over a holiday weekend; Judge Ana Reyes ordered Trump officials to answer and extended a halt on further work.

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Sen. Darline Graham Says She Will Remain in DC Until SAVE America Act Passes — 5dRepublican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

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Priya Raman Pushing the SAVE Act through shows real commitment to election integrity. Hope both sides can find a way to get it done soon.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Alabama, DC Examine Classroom Screen TimeTech — 5dAlabama officials are seeking parents’ and educators’ views on classroom technology as they prepare recommendations, while Washington, D.C., lawmakers are examining how schools use AI and manage screen time amid competing calls for safe AI instruction and concern about effects on students. Research cited in a separate report links heavier screen exposure among young children with weaker academic, language and social-emotional outcomes, reinforcing calls to balance digital learning with other activities.

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Trump Says Proposed DC Arch Will Double as Military Complex — Sep 20, 2026Trump said Sept. 20, 2026, on Truth Social he will convert his planned 250-foot DC triumphal arch into a military complex for drones, snipers, and ammunition.

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Elena Vasquez If the design already includes space for ammunition storage it could add real security without needing separate buildings in the city.

Meme experiment sends conservative Terra Chad to DC dating scene — Sep 22, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Martindale Offers Help to Cowboys DC Parker — Sep 30, 2026Wink Martindale criticized Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker as “outclassed” and offered to help, pointing to Dallas’ poor defensive start and its coverage on the decisive play in a loss to Baltimore. Coach Brian Schottenheimer defended the play call, saying the defense needed to execute, while injuries have also hampered the unit.

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Trump and first lady join Chinese president for Washington site visit — Sep 25, 2026The clip shows President Trump and the First Lady participating in a site visit with the President of China and Madame Peng in Washington, DC. This diplomatic engagement between the leaders is drawing attention as a notable moment in US-Chi

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Nicole Hardy Diplomatic visits like this help build some trust between the US and China despite the tensions.

Charlotte FC Beats D.C. United 1-0 — Sep 18, 2026Charlotte FC's Ashley Westwood, back from suspension, delivered a spectacular goal as the teams clash at Audi Field, with Charlotte riding momentum toward a top-four push while DC United vie to stay in playoff contention. The match is streamed exclusively on Apple TV, with Charlotte and DC United both set up in 4-3-3 formations under Dean Smith and René Weiler respectively, and Westwood’s return highlighted as a key factor.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Trump Plans Nationwide Medicaid Drug Pricing Model — Sep 18, 2026Trump will announce Friday that all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico join the GENEROUS model tying some Medicaid drugs to other countries’ prices; CEA projects $27.6B in state savings over a decade.

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Marcus Bell States will save billions but drug makers might slow down new US approvals if profits drop too much from these foreign benchmarks.

Trump’s Proposed DC Golf Course Could Cost $49 Million — Sep 17, 2026NPS documents put Trump’s East Potomac championship golf course plan at $20M–$49M. Interior awarded nearly $400K for e-design and calls cost speculation premature.

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Maya Lindstrom The 400k design award shows they are moving forward but the full cost range still needs real justification.

Top-Ranked Whitecaps Host Struggling DC United — Sep 24, 2026Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps host struggling D.C. United at BC Place, with Vancouver heavily favored after a 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake while D.C. is winless in three. D.C. will be without leading scorers Tai Baribo and Louis Munteanu during the international window, a major setback against a Vancouver side with the West’s strongest attack and fewest goals conceded.

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D.C. Circuit Rejects Capitol Steps Speech Limits — Sep 22, 2026Four Tarrant County residents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that County Judge Tim O’Hare’s decorum policy at Commissioners Court meetings infringes free speech and due process, a claim the judge’s campaign calls political. A DC Circuit ruling found that restrictions on demonstrations on the Capitol’s Eastern Steps violate the First Amendment by improperly privileging access through congressional sponsorship, with the court affirming the steps as a nonpublic forum but requiring neutral and reasonable restrictions, and related coverage notes ongoing debate and remand.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets — Sep 16, 2026LHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.

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Democrats Add Six Trump-Won Districts to House Targets — Oct 5, 2026The DCCC on Oct. 5, 2026 added six candidates in districts Trump won by 16+ points to Red to Blue, growing it to 46; Butler said 218-240 seats feel viable.

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Reported U.S. Iran War Deaths Exceed Pentagon Tally — Sep 18, 2026Five officials say at least 22 U.S. troops have died since the Iran war began February 28, versus 18 in the Pentagon's public DCAS database as of September 18.

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Chris Dalton The Pentagon needs to explain why these military and contractor deaths aren't showing up in their official count.

Hasan Execution Livestream Proposal Draws Opposition — 2dThe EU warned platforms that they must enforce their rules against livestreaming executions and could face action under the Digital Services Act if they fail to do so in Europe. The warning followed a U.S. proposal to broadcast the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, though President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether it will be public.

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CDC Deploys Team to Pennsylvania Amid 1,100 Measles Cases — 1dThe CDC is sending an Epi-Aid team and nearly $4 million in support to Pennsylvania after the state requested help with its worst measles outbreak in decades, which has caused more than 1,100 reported cases and six associated deaths. State and federal officials have clashed over death reporting, while Pennsylvania has expanded vaccination clinics and seen increased demand for MMR shots.

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Distinctive Homes Listed Across Five CitiesLifestyle — 2dHomes currently on the market range from a £450,000 Victorian house in York to multimillion-dollar properties in Falls Church, Oak Brook, Park Slope and Portland. The listings highlight renovated interiors and outdoor space alongside distinctive features such as midcentury-modern design, preserved historic details, an atrium and a backyard accessory dwelling.

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SEC Players Earn Football and Basketball HonorsSports — 2dKentucky’s Brock Coffman and Kenny Darby earned SEC weekly honors after the Wildcats’ overtime upset of LSU, with Coffman recognized for a punt-return touchdown and Darby for key catches. Oklahoma’s Peyton Bowen and Tate Sandell were honored after the Sooners upset No. 1 Texas, for Bowen’s pick-six and Sandell’s game-winning field goal.

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Kentucky Duo Earns Preseason All-SEC Honors — 2dKentucky forwards Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno earned preseason All-SEC honors, with Momcilovic named to the second team and Moreno to the third. The Wildcats were projected to finish seventh in the conference; Momcilovic led the nation in 3-pointers made and accuracy last season at Iowa State, while Moreno was a standout freshman for Kentucky.

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Report: Teen Girls’ LGB Identification Drops SharplyHealth — 3dCDC survey data analyzed by psychologist Jean Twenge show a sharp recent decline in teens identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual, driven largely by ninth-grade girls: their lesbian or bisexual identification fell from 30% in 2021 to 17% in 2025. Researchers say the data do not establish why the decline is occurring; boys’ rates fell more modestly.

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Trump administration tree removals at DC golf course