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The 2026 midterm elections could reshape Washington.
Which races could decide the balance of power, and what will the results mean for you?
In this WUSA9 election special, we break down what's at stake.
Featuring:
@MacFarlaneNews
@kkondik
@MichaelLeePope
@MattGregoryNews
BREAKING: Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas has been arrested on federal charges tied to an alleged bribery, money laundering and illegal marijuana distribution scheme.
Sen Lucas faces five federal charges.
DEVELOPING: Amazon has agreed to abandon its plans for a four-building data center in Loudon County.
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Good Wednesday morning ☀️
Start your day with the top headlines across the DMV:
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DEVELOPING: U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after 4 years in jail. He was accused of fighting for Ukraine
Hubbard, who is in poor health, will be flown to Texas for treatment at a military hospital.
DEVELOPING: Popular French restaurant in Georgetown damaged in fire.
Authorities say an electrical panel sparked a Prospect St NW fire Sunday night.
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Good morning! Catch up on your Monday headlines ☕️:
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A National Guardsman has been shot on Capitol Hill
-fight broke out, Ntl Guard tried to break it up
-suspect fired at the guard, guard members returned fire
-Ntl Guardsman shot in the leg
-person shot in the abdomen
-near Eastern Market Metro
Non life threatening injuries
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SPECIAL REPORT: Students injured and suspect dead after shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nxnRBpeg…
A Maryland Congressman threatens a student reporter with prosecution, racist imagery rocks UMD, and an alleged Virginia predator is arrested in Guatemala.
The stories you need to start your day with ☕️
Today’s DMV OFF SCRIPT :
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National Guard showdown in DC. $7.6 million in taxpayer money under scrutiny. New testimony in a high-profile murder trial. And DC has a rat problem.
📰 DMV OFF SCRIPT — my latest substack:
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Introducing DMV Off Script — my first official #Substack connecting the dots on the stories shaping DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Grab your coffee, and start your day smarter.
First edition is out! 👇
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DEVELOPING: Federal agents have raided Ilhan Omar’s DC home amid an immigration fraud investigation.
The investigation stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork. via AP News
DC City Official killed in scooter collision on Capitol Hill.
The director of the Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs was killed when two scooters collided Friday night.
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One adult male transported w/ critical injuries.
One male child transported w/ critical injuries.
One adult female transported w/ non-life threatening injuries.
Two children transported w/ non-life-threatening injuries.
Total = 6 transports.
Cause under investigation.
BREAKING: UMD leaders give update on student Dilan Ashar
-K9 teams searched for him
-Spent 6 days in the woods
-He was dehydrated and disoriented
-taken to the hospital and reunited with family
-unclear what exactly happened, no answers on why he went missing
6 juveniles wanted after robbing woman in Northwest DC.
Police say the juveniles fled the scene on Lime bikes and scooters.
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