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Politics Sep 10
Federal judge imposes gag order, denies bail in Russian spy caseProsecutors charge that Maria Butina, 29, gathered intelligence on American officials and political organizations and worked to develop relationships with American politicians via her contacts with the National Rifle Association.
Education Jun 17
DC’s public schools go from success story to cautionary taleWashington's school system has gone from a point of pride to perhaps the largest public embarrassment of Mayor Muriel Bowser's tenure.
Politics Feb 12
WATCH: National Portrait Gallery unveils portraits of Barack, Michelle ObamaThe portraits will be officially installed and available for public viewing starting on Feb. 13.
Nation Dec 21
Jury acquits all 6 defendants in first trial for Inauguration Day violenceThe protesters are being tried in small batches in a process that is expected to extend deep into 2018.
Politics Nov 22
First trial begins for more than 160 arrested during Inauguration Day protestsEleven months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, trials have begun for the more than 160 people arrested during violent anti-Trump protests in Washington on Inauguration Day.
Arts Oct 23
David Letterman receives Mark Twain Prize for humorSeveral of the comedians honoring Letterman took shots at President Donald Trump and the general state of the country. More than one comedian quipped that the Kennedy Center's funding was about to be cut off mid-show.
Politics Sep 16
Trump skips town, but still focus of competing rallies in D.C.Competing rallies in the nation's capital highlighted the stark political divisions in the United States.
