Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register

Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.

DC weather: Mild, sunny Thursday ahead of cooler Friday temperatures

Sunny, seasonal weather across the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with high temperatures reaching near 66 degrees before a cold front brings cooler conditions for the end of the workweek and early weekend.

Suspect faces federal charges in DC shootout that wounded National Guardsman

A D.C. man with a lengthy criminal history faces federal charges after a shootout outside a Barracks Row fire station that left him and a National Guardsman wounded.

Marine Corps Marathon 2026 road closures

Thousands of runners are registered to participate in the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, bringing road closures and parking restrictions across Arlington and near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

DC weather: Clear skies, cool temperatures continue Wednesday

A sunny Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with high temperatures reaching near 65 degrees.

14-year-old girl arrested for alleged assault on DC school resource officer

A 14-year-old girl is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school resource officer at a Northwest D.C. high school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Terry McLaurin to undergo knee surgery after injury against 49ers

Terry McLaurin will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during the Commanders' loss to the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Dan Quinn announced.

Two sought after man wounded in Connecticut Avenue shooting in Northwest DC

D.C. police are searching for two persons of interest after an early morning shooting along Connecticut Avenue in Northwest left a man injured.

2026 Thanksgiving weather forecast: Farmers' Almanac predictions for the Northeast

The Farmers' Almanac predicts that a major, nationwide storm will avoid the U.S. this year. Here is what travelers can expect throughout the Northeast.

Howard University students to walk out Tuesday demanding data center development freeze

Howard University students and students from more than 50 college campuses nationwide plan to walk out Tuesday in an effort to freeze data center development across the country.

Fire tears through popular Georgetown restaurant La Bonne Vache, displacing 2 residents

A fire broke out at La Bonne Vache late Sunday, causing major damage to the popular French restaurant in Georgetown, and leaving two upstairs residents displaced.

DC police seek burglary suspect caught on camera targeting 2 Northwest homes

D.C. police are asking for the community’s help to identify a burglary suspect who is accused of breaking into two Northwest homes on consecutive nights.