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Guillotine in tow: California man arrested near Capitol
politics7 hours ago

Guillotine in tow: California man arrested near Capitol

Philan-Tam-Duy Le, 35, of Julian, California, was arrested near the U.S. Capitol after driving cross-country from California with a guillotine in the bed of his pickup; Capitol Police charged him with carrying a dangerous weapon as investigators probe his motive, noting the arrest occurred along East Capitol Street near the Supreme Court while Congress was in recess. Le’s brother described the guillotine as a symbol of disapproval toward both parties, and CNN has not yet reached Le for comment.

Kirkwood seals chaotic D.C. IndyCar street race as Palou falters
indycar16 hours ago

Kirkwood seals chaotic D.C. IndyCar street race as Palou falters

Kyle Kirkwood dominated the 1.7-mile DC street circuit, leading 128 of 147 laps to win the Freedom 250 by 3.0906 seconds over Christian Lundgaard. Pole-sitter Alex Palou endured penalties, a loose wheel, and a late spin, finishing 20th and shrinking his championship cushion; Lundgaard climbed to runner-up as rising talents Kyffin Simpson, Caio Collet and Mick Schumacher shone; Scott McLaughlin wrecked on a late restart; David Malukas crashed out early; Marcus Armstrong received a 10-second stop-and-hold penalty for avoidable contact, dropping to 17th.

NBC4 Washington Anchor Bids Farewell After a Decade, Next Chapter Unknown
media1 day ago

NBC4 Washington Anchor Bids Farewell After a Decade, Next Chapter Unknown

NBC4 Washington anchor Joseph Olmo announced on air that after nearly 10 years in broadcasting he is quitting and pursuing an as-yet undisclosed next chapter. He’ll make one final DMV-area appearance, thanked his NBC4 team, and noted that while viewers know him as a local reporter, his future path remains a mystery and his LinkedIn shows no new job.

DC National Guard Deployment Under Fire as Costs Mount and Crime Drops Remain Elusive
politics1 day ago

DC National Guard Deployment Under Fire as Costs Mount and Crime Drops Remain Elusive

A year into President Trump’s DC National Guard deployment, several troops say they’re embarrassed by the mission and skeptical of its purpose. The operation has cost about $3 million daily with billions projected if extended, and it has claimed a toll including the death of a Guard member. Despite Trump’s framing of a crime crackdown, CAP analysis finds no measurable drop in violent crime, prompting backlash and a harsh response from the White House.

Trump-Backed Freedom 250 IndyCar Race Brings Politics, Speed and Scrutiny to DC
politics3 days ago

Trump-Backed Freedom 250 IndyCar Race Brings Politics, Speed and Scrutiny to DC

DC hosted the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a Trump‑backed IndyCar event tied to a 250th‑anniversary celebration, featuring a ceremonial lap by the presidential limousine and military flyovers that disrupted air travel, all amid heightened security and museum/metro crowd activity. On the track, a crash at turn 7 sidelined drivers David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb. First Lady Melania Trump used the occasion to promote foster‑care scholarships and the Fostering the Future Accounts program. The weekend drew spectators near the Capitol and National Mall, with reports of smooth security lines and ongoing access to nearby museums, while officials emphasized safety and the spectacle of a presidentially coordinated celebration.

IndyCar race on the National Mall draws fire as Trump-backed Freedom 250 rolls into DC
politics5 days ago

IndyCar race on the National Mall draws fire as Trump-backed Freedom 250 rolls into DC

Washington, DC hosts the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a Trump-backed IndyCar event tied to America’s 250th anniversary; the 1.7-mile course through the National Mall faces criticism over disruption to the capital, preservation risks to nearby landmarks, and political optics, with a $35 million price tag and IndyCar administration under the America 250 framework.

Trump to wave the green flag at DC IndyCar street race and ride in the Beast
indycar5 days ago

Trump to wave the green flag at DC IndyCar street race and ride in the Beast

U.S. President Donald Trump will wave the green flag and take a lap around Washington’s 1.7-mile street course in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, piloting the armored presidential limo 'Beast' with a full motorcade following and First Lady Melania in attendance. The FAA will close airspace over Reagan National Airport during race hours as the 147-lap event traverses landmarks like the National Archives, National Gallery, Smithsonian and the Capitol. IROC will join IndyCar as a support series, with Indy NXT not on the bill.

Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix
sports5 days ago

Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix

IndyCar’s Graham Rahal says racing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., in front of Capitol Hill, is an iconic moment to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary; he’ll join about two dozen drivers for the inaugural street race, with practice and qualifying ahead and broadcasts on FS1/FS2 and FOX.

FBI raids Swalwell's DC home, seizes devices at SFO in sexual assault probe
politics6 days ago

FBI raids Swalwell's DC home, seizes devices at SFO in sexual assault probe

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and then raided his Washington, DC home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell had resigned from Congress earlier amid related claims, while investigations also opened in Manhattan and Los Angeles and the FBI has interviewed two accusers.

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances
us-crime-and-justice6 days ago

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances

Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco’s airport and then raided his Washington, D.C. home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid reporting on the allegations, and two women publicly accused him and said they spoke with the FBI. The Manhattan DA’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have opened investigations in the wake of the reporting.