5+ hour, 16+ min ago   (223+ words) Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence in the Saudi government and aided the hijackers. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudis, but the Saudi government has long denied any involvement…...

6+ hour, 55+ min ago   (333+ words) Trump made the unusual pitch at the party’s midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a “Trump Dividend” if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill. The president later told CBS News Texas that he did not think…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago   (249+ words) Beijing has barred unauthorized drone flights, citing security reasons, and has designated the city’s administrative area as restricted airspace. The latest revised rules come after a fatal accident in late June when a small aircraft crashed into a Beijing skyscraper,…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago   (30+ words) Washington falls short in season opener against Philadelphia WTOP News The Eagles defeated the Commanders 24-22 in their first regular season game. Stay with WTOP for post-game news and highlights....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (440+ words) Saturday’s gray skies are setting the stage for a soggy finish to the weekend’s first day across the D.C. region. Strong storms could bring heavy rain and localized flooding problems to parts of the area Saturday night, especially on…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (442+ words) One day after the nation marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, families and supporters of the Pentagon Memorial gathered in Arlington to take another step toward ensuring future generations understand what happened there. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Saturday…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (780+ words) Eight years ago, a blue wave swept dozens of Democrats into Congress, making them heroes of the resistance to President Donald Trump. But as quickly as tides roll in, they roll back out. It’s been a decidedly mixed bag since…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (387+ words) The American president is set for separate meetings in Dublin with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Trump also plans remarks to U.S. and Irish business leaders at the U.S. ambassador’s official residence in Dublin…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1372+ words) Roughly four minutes after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, a ladder truck from Arlington, Virginia’s Fire Station 5 was the first unit on the scene. Twenty-five years later, hundreds gathered at the same firehouse to mark the anniversary…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (17+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump ally tapped to lead Justice Department conspiracy probe focused on president's perceived foes resigns....