Mitchell Miller
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WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
The National Guard was first deployed in D.C. under President Trump's declared crime emergency in the summer of 2025. Could the deployment extend until the summer of 2026?
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How long will the National Guard remain deployed in DC? - WTOP News
National Guard personnel from 10 states continue to carry out patrols in D.C., and it appears troops will remain a familiar sight in the District well into the new year.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The National Guard was first deployed in D.C. under President Trump's declared crime emergency in the summer of 2025. Could the deployment extend until the summer of 2026?
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The Kennedy Board of Trustees has voted to rename the Kennedy Center the "Trump-Kennedy Center," according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. President Trump earlier this year fired members of the board and named himself chairman.
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Kennedy Board of Trustees has voted to rename the Kennedy Center the "Trump-Kennedy Center," according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. President Trump earlier this year fired members of the board and named himself chairman.
Day 34 of the government shutdown. It’s about to set a record no one wants.
November 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Day 34 of the government shutdown. It’s about to set a record no one wants.
Democrat James Walkinshaw handily defeats Republican Stuart Whitson in Virginia's 11th District congressional race. The special election was to fill the seat of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Walkinshaw on track to win by 75-25 percent margin. That's a larger margin than Connolly's win in 2024.
September 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Democrat James Walkinshaw handily defeats Republican Stuart Whitson in Virginia's 11th District congressional race. The special election was to fill the seat of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Walkinshaw on track to win by 75-25 percent margin. That's a larger margin than Connolly's win in 2024.
Six Republican-led states are now sending in the National Guard to back President Trump’s federal crime crackdown in DC. Latest states: Louisiana and Tennessee. They join Mississippi, WV, SC and Ohio. In addition to 800 DC National Guard, total number will soon approach 2,000.
August 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Six Republican-led states are now sending in the National Guard to back President Trump’s federal crime crackdown in DC. Latest states: Louisiana and Tennessee. They join Mississippi, WV, SC and Ohio. In addition to 800 DC National Guard, total number will soon approach 2,000.
UVA President James Ryan is resigning, under pressure from the Trump administration linked to DEI policies and a Justice Department investigation. VA Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine say the administration's interference is "outrageous" and "hurts Virginia's future."
June 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
UVA President James Ryan is resigning, under pressure from the Trump administration linked to DEI policies and a Justice Department investigation. VA Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine say the administration's interference is "outrageous" and "hurts Virginia's future."
CA Rep. Robert Garcia elected as ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. The position opened up during the illness of Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died last month after a battle with cancer. Among those who Garcia, 47, defeated was MD Rep. Kweisi Mfume, 76.
June 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
CA Rep. Robert Garcia elected as ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. The position opened up during the illness of Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died last month after a battle with cancer. Among those who Garcia, 47, defeated was MD Rep. Kweisi Mfume, 76.
The major military parade in downtown D.C. to commemorate the Army's 250th birthday takes place a week from tomorrow - June 14. What could it cost?
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Senators raise questions about cost of upcoming Army parade in DC - WTOP News
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have pressed the U.S. Army Secretary about the cost of a major military parade in D.C.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The major military parade in downtown D.C. to commemorate the Army's 250th birthday takes place a week from tomorrow - June 14. What could it cost?
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MD Rep. Andy Harris, chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said today he'd be open to raising taxes on the wealthy. Tells Fox Business the higher bracket (a return to close to 40%) could be set for those earning $2 million or more to help offset other tax reductions.
May 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
MD Rep. Andy Harris, chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said today he'd be open to raising taxes on the wealthy. Tells Fox Business the higher bracket (a return to close to 40%) could be set for those earning $2 million or more to help offset other tax reductions.
VA Rep. Gerry Connolly has endorsed his former chief of staff, Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw, to succeed him in Congress. Walkinshaw has announced his candidacy and several others are expected to seek the Democratic nomination for the 11th District seat.
May 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
VA Rep. Gerry Connolly has endorsed his former chief of staff, Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw, to succeed him in Congress. Walkinshaw has announced his candidacy and several others are expected to seek the Democratic nomination for the 11th District seat.
House Transportation Committee drops GOP proposal for $20 fee on all U.S. vehicles. Rep. Sam Graves, the panel's chair, says it became a "political distraction."
Still in place: a fee increase to $250 for EVs and a $100 fee for hybrid vehicles.
Still in place: a fee increase to $250 for EVs and a $100 fee for hybrid vehicles.
April 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
House Transportation Committee drops GOP proposal for $20 fee on all U.S. vehicles. Rep. Sam Graves, the panel's chair, says it became a "political distraction."
Still in place: a fee increase to $250 for EVs and a $100 fee for hybrid vehicles.
Still in place: a fee increase to $250 for EVs and a $100 fee for hybrid vehicles.
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly will soon step down as the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee and will not seek a 10th term.
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Va. Rep. Connolly won’t seek reelection; cancer has returned - WTOP News
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly announced he will not seek reelection next year, after learning that the esophageal cancer he’s been fighting has returned.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly will soon step down as the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee and will not seek a 10th term.
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Former NY congressman George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison -- 87 months -- for defrauding donors and constituents. The former GOP lawmaker was expelled from Congress after an ethics probe. Only a handful of former lawmakers have received longer prison sentences.
April 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Former NY congressman George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison -- 87 months -- for defrauding donors and constituents. The former GOP lawmaker was expelled from Congress after an ethics probe. Only a handful of former lawmakers have received longer prison sentences.
“Put up or shut up;” Lawmakers call for Trump administration to return MD man deported to foreign prison. wtop.com/government/2...
Members of Congress press for return of Maryland man deported to El Salvador - WTOP News
Members of Congress called on President Donald Trump’s administration Wednesday to comply with a federal court order and return a Maryland man who was deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salva...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“Put up or shut up;” Lawmakers call for Trump administration to return MD man deported to foreign prison. wtop.com/government/2...
Pentagon acting inspector general says he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal messaging app to discuss plans for military strike against Houthi rebels.
April 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Pentagon acting inspector general says he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal messaging app to discuss plans for military strike against Houthi rebels.
Rare statement from Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts: "For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
March 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Rare statement from Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts: "For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."
Longtime sportswriter John Feinstein has died, according to the Washington Post. He was 69. Feinstein was a legendary chronicler of sports, athletes and coaches. He often joined anchors on WTOP to provide his wit and wisdom related to the world of athletics.
March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Longtime sportswriter John Feinstein has died, according to the Washington Post. He was 69. Feinstein was a legendary chronicler of sports, athletes and coaches. He often joined anchors on WTOP to provide his wit and wisdom related to the world of athletics.
White House withdraws nominee to head the CDC, former Florida congressman Dave Weldon, who has been a vaccination critic. He had been scheduled to testify today before a Senate panel
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Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
White House withdraws nominee to head the CDC, former Florida congressman Dave Weldon, who has been a vaccination critic. He had been scheduled to testify today before a Senate panel
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NEW: House votes to censure Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. Vote: 224-198. Ten Democrats voted with Republicans to censure Green.
March 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW: House votes to censure Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. Vote: 224-198. Ten Democrats voted with Republicans to censure Green.
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has died. Before getting elected to Congress he had been the mayor of Houston and a longtime Texas state lawmaker. He was 70. In his final social media post yesterday he said, “Please let people know, don’t mess with Medicaid.”
March 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has died. Before getting elected to Congress he had been the mayor of Houston and a longtime Texas state lawmaker. He was 70. In his final social media post yesterday he said, “Please let people know, don’t mess with Medicaid.”
President Trump post on Truth Social as federal workers navigate conflicting direction from various agencies about whether to respond to Elon Musk’s request to provide 5 bullet points by midnight about what they did at work last week. Musk says no response = resignation.
February 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
President Trump post on Truth Social as federal workers navigate conflicting direction from various agencies about whether to respond to Elon Musk’s request to provide 5 bullet points by midnight about what they did at work last week. Musk says no response = resignation.
NEW: KY Sen. Mitch McConnell won't run for reelection next year. McConnell is 83 and is the longest-serving GOP Senate leader in U.S. history. He was first elected to the Senate in 1984. While he once wielded immense power in the GOP he has been sidelined by President Trump.
February 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
NEW: KY Sen. Mitch McConnell won't run for reelection next year. McConnell is 83 and is the longest-serving GOP Senate leader in U.S. history. He was first elected to the Senate in 1984. While he once wielded immense power in the GOP he has been sidelined by President Trump.
President Trump says the federal government should take over D.C. and end Home Rule.
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Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federa...
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February 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
President Trump says the federal government should take over D.C. and end Home Rule.
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President Trump calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" who wants to keep the "gravy train" going. The rapidly deteriorating relations between the two leaders follows statement from Zelenskyy that Trump is living in a "disinformation space" created by Russia.
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
President Trump calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections" who wants to keep the "gravy train" going. The rapidly deteriorating relations between the two leaders follows statement from Zelenskyy that Trump is living in a "disinformation space" created by Russia.