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The administration of President Donald Trump has announced it plans to take control of Union Station, a major transportation hub in the United States capital of Washington, DC. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy delivered the announcement on Wednesday, as he stood with leaders from the rail company Amtrak to unveil a new fleet of faster Acela trains. Previously, Amtrak had run …

D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment Here’s how D.C. crime numbers look since Trump deployed the National Guard 03:49 Washington — The Department of Transportation will reclaim management of Washington, D.C.’s transit hub Union Station, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, saying the move is necessary to “help make this city safe and beautiful.” Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as …

DOT secretary says agency will ‘take over’ Washington’s Union Station, building it already owns  PoliticoView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation’s capital. Duffy made the announcement in a statement before he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station …

An aerial view of the Columbia River is shown on Friday, July 18, 2025, near Crescent Bar, Washington. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer Megan Farmer/KUOW hide caption toggle caption Megan Farmer/KUOW The first thing visitors approaching Quincy, Washington see is dry rolling hills, cleaved by the Columbia River. The second, a sign laying claim to the title of the nation’s “leading potato …

Facebook Tweet Email Link US President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of the security situation in Washington, DC, now claiming that the US capital has a homicide rate higher than some Latin American capitals such as Bogotá, Mexico City and Lima. During a press conference on Monday, Trump announced that he would place the Metropolitan Police Department “under …

County election officials around Washington state began releasing vote tallies Tuesday evening. So far, early results indicate that a slate of progressive newcomers will face off against moderate incumbents in several key Seattle races this November. King County’s government will see a changing of the guard. Property taxes are probably going up in those areas, too. And, in a handful …

Some air traffic controllers wanted to close a helicopter route near Washington’s airport. It was abandoned as ‘too political.’  Politico Families of DC plane crash victims break down in hearing as new video is released  ABC News NTSB hearing live updates: Army crew had trouble hearing air controllers before D.C. plane crash  The Washington Post Final Conversation Revealed Between Black Hawk Pilot and …

5. Peters believes he has a better roster. Peters faced a difficult task in 2024. He inherited a roster that went 4-13 in 2023 and needed a quarterback as well as more talent at multiple positions. It took several savvy moves and a strong draft class to do so, but the Commanders fielded one of the biggest surprises last season …