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Rep. Steny Hoyer took office in the first few months of the Ronald Reagan administration, and over the course of 45 years he gained significant power and influence that could be felt throughout Maryland’s 5th District. Now that he’s retiring, residents of that district need to be prepared. https://t.co/Kzji7Yf9We

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WTOP spoke with a local back-to-back Marine Corps Marathon champion about what to do leading up to the race to make sure you have the best day of running possible. https://t.co/mlGIBzmLVV

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This year’s midterm elections once had the potential to be the most tumultuous ever for Virginia’s U.S. House races, due to an unprecedented Democratic plan that would have shaken up the state’s congressional districts.

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Coming up at 11:15 on @WTOP: I'll join @MLewisWTOP inside the #CollegeFootballCorner to preview @UVAFootball , @HokiesFB , and @NavyFB while recapping last night's @JMUFootball game.

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BREAKING NEWS: Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says. https://t.co/ZBCm460dNu

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The possibility of federal agents showing up at the polls for the midterm elections has Democrats and allied advocacy groups ready to respond.

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GOOD MORNING! On this #FootballFriday at 25 & 55 on @WTOP : @NFL week seven kicks off while @JMUFootball falls to upset, a look ahead to the weekend's action while getting an early peek at @TerrapinHoops.

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Outside court, White’s attorney Gary Kohlman accused prosecutors of targeting his client, calling the move “unprecedented” and “designed to leave Mr. White defenseless.” The judge didn’t take up White’s motions for acquittal or dismissal. @WTOP

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TRIUMPHAL ARCH: Plaintiffs challenging Trump's planned 250-foot Triumphal Arch are asking a federal judge to block construction, which could begin as early as Nov. 5.

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25 years after ESPN debuted “Pardon the Interruption," WTOP Senior Sports Analyst Rob Woodfork sits down with @RealMikeWilbon and other DC media greats who shaped the show into what it is today.

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There's lots to do this weekend: Late Skate, Barks & Brews, Annadale Parade, and more.

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The @USAO_DC is responding to the accusations including White’s attorney saying that the prosecution’s actions are racially motivated. @WTOP

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REMATCH IN MARYLAND: The economy, the state budget and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence -- Gov. Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox talk top issues with WTOP in the leadup to Election Day.

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Lime announced Wednesday that it has banned more than 1,000 accounts over the past four weeks as part of its $17 million Keeping D.C. Moving plan. The announcement comes as concerns about scooter safety continue to grow in D.C.

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After years of community members calling for safety upgrades along a busy stretch of Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County, the Maryland State Highway Administration said it’s planning a series of changes.

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LOCAL ALERT: The Arlington County Board sues the Trump administration to block armed federal agents from polling places during the upcoming midterm elections.

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BREAKING: Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas is charged with drug trafficking and money laundering, the Justice Department says.

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Player of the Week: Tristan Thomas is dominating the field.

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Two licensed D.C. special police officers are among five people facing federal charges in an alleged gun trafficking operation stretching from North Carolina to D.C.

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Testimony continued Wednesday in Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial. Prosecutors say surveillance video shows him dumping trash during his wife’s disappearance.

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