Interesting Can big money backfire? A lot of money is being spent in this year’s primaries. It’s becoming a huge focus of the races. August 4, 2026
Interesting Trump’s National Guard deployment in D.C. set to cost additional $1.4 billion The estimate, provided to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, covers the period from Oct. 1, 2026, through the end of the president’s term. August 4, 2026
Interesting Trump keeps making threats. Washington and the world have stopped flinching. The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran. August 4, 2026
Interesting With the trade deadline over, the Nationals try to move on A 6-3 loss to the Phillies came after Washington’s third major trade, sending Foster Griffin to the Guardians. August 4, 2026
Interesting How Trump’s claims of vandalism at the renovated Reflecting Pool crumbled Trump has lashed out at U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped vandalism cases and blamed damage at the pool on rushed and flawed work by a contractor. August 4, 2026
Interesting Alex Eala, Taylor Fritz win DC Open titles after Sunday’s rain delay It was the first 500-level title since 2022 for Fritz and the first WTA title ever for Eala. August 3, 2026
Interesting Nationals trade breakout starter Foster Griffin to Guardians The deal, which gave the Nats four players from Cleveland, came ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. August 3, 2026
Interesting Why Trump is lashing out at Chevron amid profit windfall The president criticized Chevron for not giving the administration what he considers adequate credit for the oil major’s financial success. August 3, 2026
Interesting How Senate Republicans are pushing back on Trump It’s not just the anti-weaponization fund. August 3, 2026
Interesting Transgender federal workers sue government over health care cuts This year, the Trump administration told insurance carriers to strip gender-affirming care from federal employee insurance plans. August 3, 2026