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Washington, D.C.: Capital city of the United States
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

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US Breaking: Trump Takes Control of Union Station After National Guard Takeover| Trump D.C. Control [Video]

US Breaking: Trump Takes Control of Union Station After National Guard Takeover| Trump D.C. Control

Trump has taken control of Washington D.C.’s iconic Union Station, stripping management away from Amtrak after a National Guard takeover. The move comes just hours after fiery scenes where Senator..

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US Breaking: Trump Announces DEATH PENALTY in DC: ‘Capital = Capital Punishment’ | Trump Latest [Video]

US Breaking: Trump Announces DEATH PENALTY in DC: ‘Capital = Capital Punishment’ | Trump Latest

Trump has dropped a shocking announcement on crime in Washington, D.C., declaring that anyone who commits Murder in the capital will face capital punishment. In his fiery statement, Trump drove the..

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After D.C. Crackdown, Trump Eyes Chicago Next? Trump Calls City a ‘Killing Field,’ SLAMS Mayor [Video]

After D.C. Crackdown, Trump Eyes Chicago Next? Trump Calls City a ‘Killing Field,’ SLAMS Mayor

After deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump is now signaling Chicago could be next. Blasting the city as a “killing field,” Trump accused the mayor of..

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Martial Law in America? Trump Orders Armed National Guard in D.C. Despite Crime at 30-Year Low [Video]

Martial Law in America? Trump Orders Armed National Guard in D.C. Despite Crime at 30-Year Low

Fear grows in Washington D.C. as former President Donald Trump orders the National Guard to carry weapons in the nation’s capital. Nearly 2,000 troops have already been deployed, with Defense..

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‘No MURDERS in D.C. since I Started’ | Trump justifies National Guards in D.C | Make D.C. Safe Again [Video]

‘No MURDERS in D.C. since I Started’ | Trump justifies National Guards in D.C | Make D.C. Safe Again

President Trump declared Washington, D.C. a “miracle,” boasting that there have been no murders in the past week—the first such stretch in decades. Blasting the city’s leadership for “fake..

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Violent DC Citizens Clash with National Guard—'Get Out of Here...': Trump Deploys Another 500 Troops [Video]

Violent DC Citizens Clash with National Guard—'Get Out of Here...': Trump Deploys Another 500 Troops

Tensions boil over in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump orders the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops, sparking clashes with local citizens. Amid the citywide police..

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Trump’s DC ‘CRIME WAR’ Orders Police Takeover, Threatens ‘SHOOT AT SIGHT, brags of golf-course parks [Video]

Trump’s DC ‘CRIME WAR’ Orders Police Takeover, Threatens ‘SHOOT AT SIGHT, brags of golf-course parks

Donald Trump stormed into Washington, D.C., claiming victory in what he calls a “crime war.” In a fiery stop with police and National Guard, Trump bragged about a murder-free week, ordered tougher..

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Vance, Hegseth, Miller BOOED at DC Union Station: Trump Aides Vs ‘Crazy Communist’ Protesters [Video]

Vance, Hegseth, Miller BOOED at DC Union Station: Trump Aides Vs ‘Crazy Communist’ Protesters

Tensions flared at Washington D.C.’s Union Station as Trump allies J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller were met with loud boos and heckling from protesters. The fiery exchange escalated when..

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'South Park' Heads to a Militarized D.C. in Next Episode | THR News Video [Video]

'South Park' Heads to a Militarized D.C. in Next Episode | THR News Video

Wednesday's episode of 'South Park' will see the show head to a militarized Washington D.C. In a promo for the new episode...Towelie travels to the nation's capital and discovers that the town is..

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Trump’s 3rd Round of Peace Talks Soon | Moves on Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Immediately After DC Summit [Video]

Trump’s 3rd Round of Peace Talks Soon | Moves on Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Immediately After DC Summit

US President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to broker a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a high-stakes summit at the..

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RAW Video of White House Crisis Summit: Trump, Zelensky, Europe Push Ukraine Peace | Full Summit [Video]

RAW Video of White House Crisis Summit: Trump, Zelensky, Europe Push Ukraine Peace | Full Summit

U.S President Donald Trump hosted urgent White House truce talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders as the war in Ukraine drags on. The high-stakes summit, described..

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Zelensky EXPLODES on Putin’s WAR MACHINE after DEADLY STRIKES Kill 7 Just hours Before Trump meet [Video]

Zelensky EXPLODES on Putin’s WAR MACHINE after DEADLY STRIKES Kill 7 Just hours Before Trump meet

On the eve of his Washington meeting with Donald Trump and European leaders, Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for “demonstrative and cynical” strikes across Ukraine. Deadly attacks in Kharkiv,..

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Starmer steps off plane in Washington for Ukraine talks [Video]

Starmer steps off plane in Washington for Ukraine talks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is seen stepping off his plane in Washington ahead of meetings with President Trump, President Zelenskyy, and European leaders on ending the war in Ukraine. Report by..

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Keir Starmer lands in Washington for Ukraine talks [Video]

Keir Starmer lands in Washington for Ukraine talks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer lands in Washington ahead of meetings with European leaders, President Zelenskyy and President Trump to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Report by Etemadil. Like us on..

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Zelensky SCARED of ‘Bully’ Trump? Begs EU Leaders to accompany during U.S. trip to save humiliation? [Video]

Zelensky SCARED of ‘Bully’ Trump? Begs EU Leaders to accompany during U.S. trip to save humiliation?

Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, but this time he won’t face him alone. At Zelensky’s request, top European leaders—including Ursula von der Leyen, Keir..

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Kiev in Panic: Zelensky Braced for Crushing Humiliation in Oval Office by Trump | EU Leaders to Join [Video]

Kiev in Panic: Zelensky Braced for Crushing Humiliation in Oval Office by Trump | EU Leaders to Join

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington amid fears of a repeat of February’s tense Oval Office confrontation. EU leaders will also be present..

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Russia Attacks Ukraine Right Before Zelensky Lands in Washington: Drones, Missiles Kill 8, Injure 35 [Video]

Russia Attacks Ukraine Right Before Zelensky Lands in Washington: Drones, Missiles Kill 8, Injure 35

Russian strikes have killed 8 people and injured 35 across Ukraine just as President Zelensky arrived in Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump. Moscow continues to reject..

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Zelensky Speaks Out Ahead of Key Trump Summit: Warns Russia, Demands Lasting Peace for Ukraine, EU [Video]

Zelensky Speaks Out Ahead of Key Trump Summit: Warns Russia, Demands Lasting Peace for Ukraine, EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of his crucial meeting with President Donald Trump. Speaking to the public and on social media, Zelensky emphasized the..

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Trump Sides with Putin: Demands Zelensky Accept Peace Deal on Kremlin’s Terms | U.S-Ukraine Showdown [Video]

Trump Sides with Putin: Demands Zelensky Accept Peace Deal on Kremlin’s Terms | U.S-Ukraine Showdown

US President Donald Trump has delivered a blunt message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of their White House meeting. Trump declared that Ukraine must abandon its NATO ambitions and..

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Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington [Video]

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar..

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‘Go Home, Fascists!’: Trump’s Federal Agents Booed, Shouted Down in D.C. | Massive Anti-Trump Uproar [Video]

‘Go Home, Fascists!’: Trump’s Federal Agents Booed, Shouted Down in D.C. | Massive Anti-Trump Uproar

Crowds in Washington, D.C. erupted in anger as Trump’s federal agents faced relentless boos and chants of “Go home, fascists!” during a tense confrontation with protesters. The scene unfolded..

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Trump Vows to Use U.S. Military to Liberate ‘FILTHY’ D.C., Claims Murdr Rate Tops Islamabad, Iraq [Video]

Trump Vows to Use U.S. Military to Liberate ‘FILTHY’ D.C., Claims Murdr Rate Tops Islamabad, Iraq

Trump has pledged to deploy the U.S. military to “liberate” what he called a “filthy” Washington, D.C., alleging the city’s murdr rate is worse than in Islamabad or war-torn Iraq. The vow..

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Subway Sandwich Attack: DC Man Charged Attacks Federal Agent Amid Trump Crime Crackdown [Video]

Subway Sandwich Attack: DC Man Charged Attacks Federal Agent Amid Trump Crime Crackdown

In a bizarre twist to Washington, D.C.’s ongoing crime crackdown, a man is facing felony assault charges for allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent...

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Trump’s National Guards Takeover D.C| 400 National Guards Flood Streets, 100+ Arrests Made Already [Video]

Trump’s National Guards Takeover D.C| 400 National Guards Flood Streets, 100+ Arrests Made Already

A dramatic show of force unfolds in Washington, D.C., as over 400 National Guard troops, deployed under President Trump’s orders, take control of the streets. Within hours, the operation has already..

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‘Don’t stick your knife…’ MAGA Camp’s Shocking Plea To Get Elon Musk Back | Urges Reconciliation [Video]

‘Don’t stick your knife…’ MAGA Camp’s Shocking Plea To Get Elon Musk Back | Urges Reconciliation

A surprising twist is unfolding in U.S. politics — prominent MAGA figures are calling for Elon Musk’s return to their fold. Vice President JD Vance, strategist Roger Stone, and activists like Scott..

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National Guard arrives on streets of Washington DC despite 'historic' lows in crime

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