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wtop.com > maryland > 2026 > 09 > federal-judge-grants-silver-spring-synagogues-request-for-preliminary-injunction-in-gun-case

Federal judge grants Maryland synagogue’s request for preliminary injunction in gun case – WTOP News

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (221+ words) A federal judge on Thursday ordered Montgomery County not to enforce its ban on guns in public spaces against Rabbi Menashe Shapiro or the Silver Spring Jewish Center at their houses of worship while their challenge to the law is…...

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wtop.com > dc > 2026 > 09 > i-dont-envy-the-poor-soul-dc-area-historian-on-what-faces-the-next-smithsonian-leader

‘I don’t envy the poor soul’: DC-area historian on what faces the next Smithsonian leader – WTOP News

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (348+ words) With Lonnie Bunch set to retire at the end of the year, the Smithsonian Institution’s next secretary will face difficult challenges, according to a Georgetown University historian. Bunch, who has led the Smithsonian since 2019, announced this week that he will…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 09 > as-doj-went-after-protesters-for-felony-assault-juries-and-judges-were-unconvinced

As DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, juries and judges were unconvinced – WTOP News

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1065+ words) All of the dozen cases that made it to trial, mostly in Los Angeles, ended in acquittal, mistrial or dismissal. Experts say that’s surprising for a department known for its ability to win at trial. The last three felony assault…...

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wtop.com > dc > 2026 > 09 > watch-testing-the-limits-of-artechouse-dcs-ai-penguin

WATCH: Testing the limits of ARTECHOUSE DC’s AI penguin – WTOP News

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (147+ words) In ARTECHOUSE D.C.’s largest group show to date, “SUBMERGE Project,” attendees can expect a variety of interactive installations powered by artificial intelligence. They including P3-R, a digital penguin visitors can speak with in real time. At the immersive digital art…...

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wtop.com > local > 2026 > 09 > we-remember-so-we-do-not-forget-ceremonies-across-the-dc-region-mark-25-years-since-9-11

‘We remember so we do not forget’: Ceremonies across the DC region mark 25 years since 9/11 – WTOP News

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1372+ words) Roughly four minutes after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, a ladder truck from Arlington, Virginia’s Fire Station 5 was the first unit on the scene. Twenty-five years later, hundreds gathered at the same firehouse to mark the anniversary…...

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wtop.com > today-on-the-hill > 2026 > 09 > how-9-11-transformed-the-us-capitol-and-the-federal-government

How 9/11 transformed the US Capitol and the federal government – WTOP News

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (702+ words) Watch a livestream of the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday. More than 10,000 people pass through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on its busiest days, but the vast majority likely have no idea the 9/11 attacks had a…...

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wtop.com > us-politics > 2026 > 09 > prosecutor-brought-in-to-lead-investigation-of-trump-foes-says-he-has-resigned-his-position

Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes says he has resigned his position – WTOP News

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (111+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) — An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president. “I did in fact resign,…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 09 > us-supreme-court-again-rejects-push-to-use-trump-backed-congressional-maps-in-midterms-clearing-the-way-for-old-maps

US Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional maps in midterms, clearing the way for old maps – WTOP News

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (39+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — US Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional maps in midterms, clearing the way for old maps. - National Grains higher, livestock mixed 1 hour ago - National Tsakos: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 1 hour ago...

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wtop.com > maryland > 2026 > 09 > violent-ice-encounter-in-frederick-prompts-calls-for-investigation

Violent ICE encounter in Frederick prompts calls for investigation – WTOP News

5+ day, 40+ min ago   (470+ words) FREDERICK, Md. (WBAL) — A protest in a Frederick neighborhood turned violent Friday night as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clashed with demonstrators, leaving some injured and prompting calls for an investigation. Protesters gathered near Stoneybrook Court after ICE vehicles were spotted…...

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wtop.com > local > 2026 > 09 > smithsonian-head-lonnie-bunch-to-retire-amid-trump-administration-effort-to-reshape-institution

Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch to retire amid Trump administration effort to reshape institution – WTOP News

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (237+ words) (CNN) — Lonnie Bunch III said Tuesday that he will retire as the head of the Smithsonian Institution, a role that placed him at the center of President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the world’s largest museum organization. Bunch said in…...