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January 6, 2026
Housing shortage and rising rents pose growing economic risk for greater DC region, report says
Both a housing shortage and rising rents in the greater D.C. region are becoming problems that present a long-term economic risk, a new report indicates.
January 6, 2026
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.
January 6, 2026
Loudoun County deputy shoots, kills armed man in Walmart parking lot, authorities say
An allegedly armed man was shot by a deputy with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in a Leesburg parking lot Tuesday, according to officials.
January 6, 2026
Venezuelan singer-songwriter looks to the future for the US and his former homeland
For a singer-songwriter who came to the United States from Venezuela seven years ago, the news that the U.S. had removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power was welcome news.
January 6, 2026
Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn
After years of sitting vacant, the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn is set for a major transformation. D.C.-based Quadrangle Development plans “Potomac Overlook,” a 1,775-unit residential project overlooking the Potomac River and Georgetown.
January 6, 2026
Spanberger talks affordability, data centers and top priorities heading into Virginia governorship
Abigail Spanberger joined WTOP to discuss her plans and policy priorities as she prepares to begin her term as Virginia's governor on Jan. 17.
January 6, 2026
Report shows 80-year low in law enforcement deaths
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in 2025 is the lowest in 80 years, according to Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
January 6, 2026
Jan. 6 took his career and health, former Capitol Police sergeant says on 5-year anniversary of Capitol riot
Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell says political decisions since the attack have reopened the physical and emotional scars he still carries.
January 6, 2026
‘NFL Today’s’ James Brown voted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame
The Washington, D.C. native is in his 20th year of hosting CBS’ The NFL Today pregame show after hosting the FOX NFL Sunday for 12 years.
January 6, 2026
Capitol rioters, Trump supporters retrace steps from Jan. 6 siege on 5-year anniversary
On the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, Enrique Tarrio organized a march to honor Ashli Babbitt, who was killed that day.
January 6, 2026
Thousands show up for light show to commemorate America’s 250th birthday at Washington Monument
Thousands turned out at the Washington Monument to see the innovative light show and big firework finale to commemorate America's 250th birthday.
January 6, 2026
Upper Marlboro man ‘randomly targeted’ 4 people in Sunday shootings, police say
A person of interest is in custody after a series of shootings on Sunday in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, that left one man dead and two other people injured.
January 6, 2026
George Washington’s home sees major upgrades in time for US semiquincentennial
It has been years of planning and executing, but now the majority of the largest renovation ever at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is complete just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday.
January 6, 2026
WATCH: Prince William County family wins $1.6 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Prince William County, Virginia, father and son won over $1.6 million on NBC's "The Wall," a game show that premiered its sixth season Monday.
January 6, 2026
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