The Kennedy Center drops ‘Trump’ branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed

WTOP News 6/8 6:37A WTOP Staff

A plane flies over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A plane flies over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing...

Alexandria welcomes Croatia’s soccer team to its home base for World Cup

WTOP News 6/8 5:23A Sandy Kozel

D.C. might not have been chosen to host any World Cup matches this summer, but an international team has chosen a spot in Northern Virginia as its home base for the duration of the tournament. Related stories FIFA World Cup Fan Zone to take place...

Looking for Pride Month reads? A local bookstore offers picks for every reader

WTOP News 6/7 11:43P Mike Murillo

If you’re looking for something to read this Pride Month, a D.C. bookstore owner says there’s no shortage of stories that go beyond the headlines and celebrations. Patrick Kern, owner of Little District Books , said Pride is a perfect time to pick...

Get to know all the candidates running for office in DC’s primary election

WTOP News 6/7 10:54P Thomas Robertson

Follow WTOP’s team coverage of the D.C. primary and Election 2026 online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app . For the first time, voters in D.C. will used ranked choice voting when they fill out their ballots for the June 16 primary...

What issues are top of voters’ minds ahead of DC’s primary

WTOP News 6/7 10:46P Luke Lukert

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. What issues are top of mind for voters ahead of DC primary? Follow WTOP’s team coverage of the  D.C. primary and...

Epstein files reading room to open in DC

WTOP News 6/7 10:01P Alan Etter

A dedicated reading room will open Tuesday in Chinatown for the purpose of displaying all of the Jeffrey Epstein files that have been released so far. The 12,000-square-foot space, located at 737 7th Street in Northwest D.C. will open Monday,...

Get to know Ward 5 DC Council candidate Bernita Carmichael

WTOP News 6/7 12:00P Thomas Robertson

Follow WTOP’s team coverage of the D.C. primary and Election 2026 online , on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app . Ahead of D.C. s primary election in June, WTOP sent a questionnaire to all the candidates in each contested race, asking them...

Last-minute lawsuit looks to halt UFC White House event

WTOP News 6/7 10:40A Gaby Arancibia

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Chief Washington Correspondent for Meidas Touch Network Scott MacFarlane breaks down the last-minute lawsuit filed against the UFC White House match set for June 14. A lawsuit looking to block...

NPS wants public comments on Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch

WTOP News 6/7 9:35A Sandy Kozel

The National Park Service is calling on the public to provide their input on the potential effects of a 250-foot arch being proposed by President Donald Trump. The Triumphal Arch would be built at Memorial Circle between the entrance to Arlington...

Get to know Ward 1 DC Council candidate Miguel Trindade Deramo

WTOP News 6/7 9:04A Thomas Robertson

Ahead of D.C. s primary election in June, WTOP sent a questionnaire to all the candidates in each contested race, asking them to introduce themselves to voters, share their priorities and weigh in on some of the most pressing issues facing the...

Get to know DC Council at-large candidate Elissa Silverman

WTOP News 6/7 8:44A Thomas Robertson

Ahead of D.C.’s primary election in June, WTOP has sent a questionnaire to all the candidates in each contested race, asking them to introduce themselves to voters, share their priorities and weigh in on some of the most pressing issues facing...

Get to know DC Council at-large candidate Oye Owolewa

WTOP News 6/7 8:23A Thomas Robertson

Ahead of D.C. s primary election in June, WTOP sent a questionnaire to all the candidates in each contested race, asking them to introduce themselves to voters, share their priorities and weigh in on some of the most pressing issues facing the...

Locals and tourists weigh removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

WTOP News 6/6 12:52A Jimmy Alexander

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Locals and tourists react to Trump's name removal at the Kennedy Center Days ahead of a June 12 deadline to remove...

UFC to hold White House card without DC’s official sanction

WTOP News 6/6 12:29A Jose Umana

Workers continue building the cage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn in front of the White House, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) Workers continue building the...

Metro police announce 51 arrests, 807 citations in bus fare evasion crackdown

WTOP News 6/5 11:07P Kate Ryan

In the first 10 days of its crackdown on Metrobus fare evasion, Metro Transit Police issued 807 citations and made 51 arrests, officials said. Metro launched the Fares Pay for Service campaign on May 24 in an effort to deter people from boarding...