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20+ min ago (233+ words) The Trump administration has paused all asylum decisions and visa issuances for Afghan passport holders following a deadly shooting involving National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration announced a stop to all asylum decisions and halted visa issuances for people traveling with Afghan passports, following the deadly shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. last week. The attack left Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe in critical condition and U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom dead. Investigators say the suspect, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. legally in 2021 and worked with the CIA, faces a first-degree murder charge. Investigators have not provided a motive for the attack. President Donald Trump said he was also considering halting migration from so-called "third world countries," saying that a tougher stance is necessary to protect the country. "We don't want those people. Does that…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1057+ words) If you want to get your hands on a physical copy of the intriguing new DC-music zine Jazz as Resistance, you could scope out local music venues, where copies will sporadically be available, and hope to get lucky. But the publication's editor, Giovanni Russonello, has a better idea: "The real answer is, write to us [] The post Free DC and CapitalBop Team for a Music Zine first appeared on Washingtonian. If you want to get your hands on a physical copy of the intriguing new DC-music zine Jazz as Resistance, you could scope out local music venues, where copies will sporadically be available, and hope to get lucky. But the publication's editor, Giovanni Russonello, has a better idea: "The real answer is, write to us at the link on the site and volunteer to fold some for us. We'll send…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (183+ words) ELECTION ALERT: Ward 4 Council member Janeese Lewis George is running for DC mayor in 2026 WEATHER ALERT: Parts of the DC region may see snow or wintery mix Tuesday morning December 1, 2025, 9:46 AM Police in D.C. are searching for the driver of a truck that fled the scene of a crash where a pedestrian was killed on Wednesday. Jal Chuol Pinuieny, 29, was struck by a WMATA bus shortly before 4 a.m. in the 4200 block of Minnesota Avenue NE. In a news release, police said Pinuieny "fell into the roadway prior to the crash." After Pinuieny was struck, the bus driver called 911 and was attempting to direct traffic around the crash with a witness'when a pickup truck struck Pinuieny and then fled the scene. When D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on the scene, Pinuieny was pronounced dead. Police have asked anyone who has knowledge of this incident…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago (430+ words) WASHINGTON " Janeese Lewis George is running for mayor of D.C., she announced Monday morning." She's the first to throw her hat in the ring of a race that could become highly competitive after Bowser said she would not run for a fourth term. The Ward 4 councilmember is currently serving in her second term, which began this year, and represents parts of Northwest, including Takoma and Fort Totten. It's the same constituency that Bowser served before becoming mayor. Elected to her seat in 2020 while a member of"Democratic Socialists of America's Metro DC chapter, George defeated Brandon T. Todd, a political ally of Bowser, in the Democratic primary." During her first term in DC Council, George advocated for more screenings for Metropolitan Police Department officers and reformed minimum wage laws. The councilmember was easily reelected to represent Ward 4 in 2024." A victory for George…...

4+ hour, 1+ min ago (157+ words) ELECTION ALERT: Ward 4 Council member Janeese Lewis George is running for DC mayor in 2026 WEATHER ALERT: Parts of the DC region may see snow or wintery mix Tuesday morning December 1, 2025, 8:44 AM D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George, who represents Ward 4, announced Monday that she will run for mayor in 2026. She's the first high profile candidate to enter the race since Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would not seek a fourth term. The DC I know is worth fighting for. " Janeese Lewis George (@Janeese4DC) December 1, 2025 Lewis George is self-described as a democratic socialist. Four'lesser known candidates have also announced their run for mayor. Stay with WTOP for updates on this developing story. Carrie is a writer and reporter for WTOP. She's been in the news business for more than 20 years, starting out her career in small market TV as a reporter and anchor....

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (669+ words) On Monday morning, D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced she's running for mayor. Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced Monday she is running to be D.C.'s next mayor. "I will work with anyone to improve the lives of people here at home, and I will stand up to anyone who gets in our way," Lewis George said in the announcement statement. In her announcement, she said she will focus on making D.C. safe and affordable while "creating a government that listens and delivers." Lewis George posted an official campaign video on YouTube called "The DC I Know" where she shared how she plans to fight for D.C., the city that raised her. The announcement comes after Mayor Muriel Bowser said last week that she will not be seeking reelection. First elected to the D.C. Council in 2020, Lewis George is a third-generation Washingtonian and a…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago (350+ words) Good morning, and welcome back. Sunny today with a high of 44 that will feel colder due to wind. We'll get some wintry mix overnight, with a low around 30. The Wizards host Milwaukee tonight. You can find me on Bluesky, I'm @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there's a link to my email address below. Hayden Pedigo, "Elsewhere." This Texan square peg makes gorgeous fingerpicked guitar music and ran a wild race for city council in Amarillo, and if he lived here I'd probably find a reason to write about him every few months. Pedigo plays Union Stage tonight with Jen Kuross." " Here's some help with planning your charitable donations this holiday. Some beautiful weddings: A Virginia wedding with an "enchanted garden meets Hollywood" theme. A fall vineyard wedding with lots of terracotta. A "dreamy, extravagant, enchanting" wedding with an indoor forest. " Washington,…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago (333+ words) December 1, 2025, 6:27 AM D.C. Cocktail Week, known as the "restaurant week for cocktails," returns to the District from Dec. 1 through 7 this year and features a tribute to the repeal of Prohibition. Throughout the week, people can go to events centered around cocktail-and-bite pairings at more than 130 bars and restaurants across the region. Like Restaurant Week, D.C. Cocktail Week is also produced by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, according to President and CEO Shawn Townsend. Townsend told WTOP the featured event, called "The History of the Cocktail: A Spirited Progression," is the organization's nod to history. Held at Matt and Tony's in Del Ray on Dec. 3, Townsend said, "this is our little way of celebrating the repeal," which took place on Dec. 5, 1933. The event is billed as "a flavorful journey through four defining eras of cocktails, from the birth of the cocktail to…...

6+ hour, 46+ min ago (397+ words) The D.C. Department of Transportation is rolling out a new set of regulations and new costs for restaurants that want to hold on to their outdoor space. Streateries were once a critical lifeline, helping restaurants stay afloat during the pandemic. Five years later, many remain fixtures in their neighborhoods and still generate much-needed revenue. "They're going to charge us extra for that, and we can't afford it," said Raja Shaukat, who owns La Grotta in Adams Morgan. Shaukat says restaurants are already struggling to make ends meet. When News4 visited, his dining room was empty, and he says business has been slow. Under the updated streatery rules, restaurants would face a new $260 permit fee plus $20 per square foot, and they'd be responsible for buying their own jersey barriers. "We absolutely said no to them because there's no point in having a streatery…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago (879+ words) LANDOVER, Md. " The Washington Commanders entered Sunday Night Football in Week 13 struggling to crawl out of a six-game losing streak. After going 7-2 at home last season, the Commanders entered Week 13 2-3 this year with three more tries to get it right in front of the local crowd, including Sunday night's battle against the Denver Broncos. Despite slim playoff aspirations thanks to its 3-8 record through 12 weeks (including one bye week), Washington had every intention on putting good football on tape in the last six games of the year, starting with what it hoped would be an upset win at home against the Broncos, who brought one of the league's best defenses with them from Colorado. After falling in overtime to the AFC West Division leaders, it's clear that while this team is certainly fighting to the very end, there's still work to be…...