Recent Articles from The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate
Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons
A federal judge granted the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the seditious-conspiracy case against four top members of the Proud Boys.
Trump’s proposed triumphal arch clears another key hurdle
A federal commission advanced President Donald Trump’s triumphal arch project after hearing nearly three hours of public opposition.
DOJ sues MD, alleging new immigration law obstructs Trump’s authority
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland, alleging that a new immigration law thwarts the Trump administration’s authority.
Diversity scholarships decline after legal complaints, Trump’s crackdown
College scholarships aimed at students of color, women and others are becoming less common in the face of lawsuits, legal complaints and pressure from the Trump administration.
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit from Trump Media
A federal judge ruled in favor of The Washington Post, throwing out a $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit filed in 2023 by Trump Media.
DC Metro’s Red Line commuters face a summer slog amid station shutdowns
The D.C. Metro's Red Line is closed between Friendship Heights and North Bethesda until Sept. 6, causing shuttle delays and longer commutes for tens of thousands.
MD attorney general won’t charge officers who fatally shot autistic man
Four months after police in Maryland fatally shot an autistic man, who had called them for help related to an extortion scam and made suicidal statements, state authorities have decided not to charge the officers.
DC official tells Trump to build his arch somewhere else
The Trump administration should pick an “alternative site” for President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot-tall triumphal arch, a Washington, D.C., official told the administration last month.
Supreme Court expanded Trump’s power but was unwilling to go as far as he wanted
The Supreme Court expanded President Donald Trump’s executive authority while limiting his power on trade barriers and immigration policies this term.
Judge blocks Virginia from banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks
A federal judge temporarily blocked Virginia officials from enforcing a ban on law enforcement officers wearing face coverings.
Man who played Star Wars music at National Guard members reaches settlement
Sam O’Hara reached a settlement with D.C. police after being detained for playing Star Wars music while protesting National Guard members in Washington.
Jawando declares victory in executive race in Maryland’s largest county
Will Jawando declared victory Friday in the Democratic primary for county executive in Montgomery County, which has elected only Democrats to the office for decades.

















