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Dangerous winter storm may now bring ice with heavy snow, brutal cold to D.C. region this weekend
More than 180 million Americans are in the path of a massive winter storm system this weekend, and DC is squarely in the crosshairs. Forecasters expect snow to begin Saturday evening and intensify Sunday, with some models showing the potential for 6 to 12 inches or more. The extended forecast looks even more challenging.
Trump to Denmark on Greenland: Say yes or ‘we will remember’
President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Denmark over Greenland on Wednesday, demanding the country voluntarily surrender the Arctic territory while ruling out the use of military force to seize it.
Wall Street’s worst day since October: What to know about Tuesday’s stock market plunge
U.S. stocks plunged Tuesday in the worst trading session since Oct. 10, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 870 points as President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on European allies over Greenland raised fears of an expanding trade war.
Potential winter storm, Arctic blast could hit Washington metro area this weekend
Meteorologists are tracking a developing weather system that could bring anything from a significant snowfall to just bone-chilling cold to the nation's capital. Unfortunately, they won't know which scenario will play out until later this week.
U.S. military transport plane spotted at Mexican airport raises questions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed concerns about recent U.S. military movements near Mexico, including a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration flight advisory and a U.S. military transport plane at a Mexican airport, amid heightened tensions following U.S. action in Venezuela.
Texas, Florida AGs dismantle DEI policies on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended his choice of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies across his state, saying the move honors the civil rights leader's legacy.
5 questions about Trump’s dismantling of Biden’s legacy
Trump has revoked 104 of the 162 executive orders Biden issued during his presidency, representing 62% of his predecessor's executive actions.
WATCH: Speaker Johnson reassures U.K. allies as Trump eyes Greenland takeover
House Speaker Mike Johnson sought to reassure Britain about trans-Atlantic relations on Tuesday, expressing confidence in maintaining the countries' historic partnership even as President Trump's designs on Greenland spark concern among European allies.
President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him
President Trump has endorsed 19 of the 22 Senate Republicans running for reelection in 2026, conspicuously withholding support from three incumbents who have opposed him: Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
Nutrition experts question need for doubled protein intake in new U.S. guidelines
New federal dietary guidelines recommend Americans consume up to double the previous amount of protein daily, but nutrition experts question whether the increase is necessary and warn it could lead to more processed food consumption and health risks.
One year in, Trump dismantles Biden legacy at unprecedented pace
President Trump is systematically erasing President Biden's legacy at a pace unseen in modern American history.
WATCH: A look at the changes President Trump made to Washington in his first year
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has left an indefinite mark on some of Washington, D.C.'s most historic spaces.
Trump calls for new leadership in Iran after ayatollah blames him for protest deaths
President Trump called for "new leadership" in Iran over the weekend, responding to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's social media posts that blamed Trump personally for violent protests across Tehran and the deaths of thousands of Iranians.
5 questions about Trump administration’s student loan collection pause
The Education Department announced Friday it is delaying plans to withhold pay from borrowers who default on their federal student loans
Things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend and MLK Day: Jan. 16-19
Washington's winter calendar is in full swing this weekend, with a major touring dance production closing out its Kennedy Center run, a long-running percussion spectacle taking over the National Theatre, and several museum openings and installations timed to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
FDA recall: Popular ‘Live it Up’ Greens supplement linked to salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are urging consumers to stop using certain Live it Up Super Greens products after the manufacturer announced a nationwide recall tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people.
‘Do the math’: Verizon’s $20 outage credit ignites fierce customer debate
Instead of settling the controversy, the $20 credit Verizon issued following a nationwide outage ignited a heated online debate. The argument was over a deceptively simple question: What is a day without cell service actually worth?
Minnesota officials say city is ‘under siege’ in Trump immigration crackdown
Minnesota Democratic officials are slamming the Trump administration's immigration crackdown as political payback, not public safety.
WATCH: House Democrats speak out against Trump’s threat of Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
House Democrats are speaking out about the president's threat and weighing their options.
Detroit auto show drops EV-only track as Trump policies reshape industry
The Detroit Auto Show reflects the U.S. auto industry's retreat from electric vehicles under the Trump administration's pro-fossil fuel policies, raising concerns that American automakers are falling behind China and Europe in the rapidly electrifying global market.
