WATCH: President Trump and others wrap up inauguration events with National Prayer Service

WTOP News 1/21 5:49A Ciara Wells

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How will Trump executive orders affect DC-area federal workforce? ‘First of all, wait and see’

WTOP News 1/21 2:46A Neal Augenstein

Shortly after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders that affect federal employees, including a federal hiring freeze and returning government workers to the office full-time. I m revoking nearly 80...

Inside DC’s Joint Operations Command Center, where everything is being monitored Inauguration Day

WTOP News 1/20 8:02A John Domen

Inauguration festivities are taking place throughout D.C. on Monday, and dozens of eyes are watching from the city s Joint Operations Command Center. Inauguration 2025 PHOTOS: Trump celebrates return to White House Trump returns to power after...

‘We needed a change’: Trump supporters descend on DC to celebrate inauguration

WTOP News 1/20 7:04A Ciara Wells

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. What Trump supporters told WTOP outside Capital One Arena on...

Winter weather moves MLK parade inside. Mayor Bowser says ‘I like it’

WTOP News 1/18 11:01P Joshua Barlow

The cold, wet weather did not stop the 20th annual MLK Holiday Peace Walk and Parade from marching on. Instead of facing the freezing temperatures, marching bands, dance troops and other clubs performed inside the Entertainment & Sports Arena....

DC, Silver Spring and Frederick ranked among ‘Best Performing Cities’

WTOP News 1/18 1:15A Terik King

The Milken Institute has released its 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index , which ranks 403 metropolitan areas across the U.S. based on economic vitality and quality of life. As the nation settles into a post-pandemic economic status quo, the index...

4th graders reenact their history-making role in designating DC’s official amphibian

WTOP News 1/17 11:24P Kate Ryan

Powell Bilingual Elementary School students after their reenactment of the passage of D.C. Law 25-251, the bill that would designate the red-backed salamander as D.C.'s official amphibian.(WTOP/Kate...

Meet the DC native who will lead inaugural parade motorcade

WTOP News 1/17 1:53A Mike Murillo

When the 60th inaugural parade kicks off on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. Monday, a Ward 8 native will lead the motorcade to protect the newly sworn in Commander in Chief. “It is an honor, a privilege, to be in this position,” said Lt. Joseph...

Come to the National Archives in DC for America’s historic documents — stay for the prehistoric...

WTOP News 1/15 9:50P Matt Kaufax

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. DC's National Archives: Home to historic documents and prehistoric fossils The priceless pages at D.C. s National...

‘Very, very cold’: Inauguration temperatures will be lowest since 1985

WTOP News 1/15 9:20P Nick Iannelli

It will be bitterly cold for President-elect Donald Trump s inauguration Monday as temperatures dip well below average for this time of year in the D.C. area. The weather forecast calls for a chance of snow Sunday followed by gusty winds and high...

‘Trying to give you that soul nourishment’: DC punk band Ekko Astral revels in honesty and critical...

WTOP News 1/15 9:00P Michelle Goldchain

While relatively new, local band Ekko Astral is swiftly claiming their title as heavyweights in the D.C. punk scene. The band’s intense, debut album, “ pink balloons , ” has been caught in a whirlwind of critical acclaim since it was released in...

WATCH: Trump to take oath of office on Inauguration Day

WTOP News 1/15 4:08A Jessica Kronzer

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Muni, a nod to public golf courses, opens in Logan Circle (you can virtually play Torrey Pines)

WTOP News 1/15 3:34A Jeff Clabaugh

A longtime D.C. developer and a local restaurant industry veteran have brought their shared love of public golf courses to 14th Street’s newest bar and club — and you can “play” some of the country’s best courses while you snack and drink. The Muni...

Security agencies face challenges at Trump’s inauguration

WTOP News 1/15 3:08A J.J. Green

The clang and clatter of anti-scale fencing being erected, the revving of forklift engines and the whizzing of golf carts ferrying public works employees could be heard and seen this week across Downtown D.C. During a news conference Monday, more...

Expect police drones over Arlington Co. on Inauguration Day

WTOP News 1/15 2:10A Neal Augenstein

Arlington County, Virginia, is giving a heads-up that police drones will be flying in county airspace for Monday s Inauguration Day activities. In a Tuesday news release , the county said Arlington County Police and our regional law enforcement...