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National Journal's Jeff Dufour on the Trump reelection strategy

by WTOP News 7/19/2019 4:30:06 AM
Indoor fun during the DMV's heat wave
Weekender DC's Mike McCarthy has entertainment suggestions that feature lots of air conditioning (Listen & Read)

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

by WTOP News 7/19/2019 3:58:35 AM
indoor fun on a dangerously hot weekend in the DMV

by WTOP News 7/19/2019 3:56:37 AM
ABC's Rick Klein on the House's condemnation of President Trump

by WTOP News 7/17/2019 6:01:39 AM
The House condemns President Trump over his recent tweets
Listen to Larry Sabato & Rick Klein & read AP's summary

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

by WTOP News 7/17/2019 5:59:30 AM
UVA's Larry Sabato on Tuesday's House condemnation of President Trump

by WTOP News 7/17/2019 5:57:23 AM
President Trump vs. congressional women
Washington Post Political Reporter Eugene Scott joins WTOP with perspective (Listen & Read AP's take)
(AP Photo)

by WTOP News 7/16/2019 5:19:59 AM
With his tweets about The Squad President Trump was sending dual messages.

by WTOP News 7/16/2019 5:19:16 AM
In Japan people are renting cars but not driving them
WTOP Tech Guy Gregg Stebben explains how renters are using those motionless cars (listen & read)

(Courtesy car2go)

by WTOP News 7/13/2019 3:47:22 AM
Why are people in Japan renting cars they never drive?

by WTOP News 7/13/2019 3:44:36 AM
Max Weinberg/Capital Fringe/Shakespeare free-for-all among your weekend choices
Weekender DC's Mike McCarthy gets you ready for the weekend on WTOP (Listen & Read)

(Courtesy Capital Fringe)

by WTOP News 7/12/2019 5:07:35 AM
Weekender DC's Mike McCarthy on ways to have fun in the DMV

by WTOP News 7/12/2019 5:07:33 AM
Amazon's Prime Day(s) next week
CNET's Dan Ackerman tells WTOP the toughest thing about Prime Day may be finding the deals (Prime Day tips)

(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

by WTOP News 7/12/2019 4:33:38 AM
CNET's Dan Ackerman on Amazon's Prime Day(s) Mon & Tue

by WTOP News 7/12/2019 4:32:51 AM
UK Ambassador to US resigns over Trump row
Ethan Epstein of The Washington Times tells WTOP the most interesting thing about this story may be the reaction of the UK's Boris Johnson

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

by WTOP News 7/11/2019 5:57:02 AM
In the embassy dispute - watch Boris Johnson and Donald Trump

by WTOP News 7/11/2019 5:54:44 AM
Labor Secretary refuses to resign
ABC's Rick Klein has analysis of Alex Acosta's news conference and predicament

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

by WTOP News 7/11/2019 5:43:06 AM
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta refused to apologize to Jeffrey Epstein's victims

by WTOP News 7/11/2019 5:42:29 AM
Concerns about face scans on driver's licenses for ICE
CyberScout's Adam Levin says it's an invasion of privacy (Listen to our discussion and Read AP's take)

(AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

by WTOP News 7/10/2019 3:42:48 AM
At least 3 states scan millions of driver’s license photos for ICE

by WTOP News 7/10/2019 3:38:26 AM
The new Mustang Bullitt is ready to eat up the road
WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris reviews this powerful car from Ford (Listen to our chat)
(By Mike Parris/WTOP)

by WTOP News 7/9/2019 4:26:38 AM
The Mustang Bullitt is built for speed

by WTOP News 7/9/2019 4:25:51 AM
A dangerous start to the work week in the DMV
WTOP's Dave Dildine says people were stranded on their car roofs in Northwest DC (Listen to our chat) The photo below is from Potomac, MD

(Courtesy Montgomery County Fire & EMS Department)

by WTOP News 7/9/2019 3:59:34 AM
WTOP's Dave Dildine on people waiting on car roofs for rescue

by WTOP News 7/9/2019 3:59:20 AM
Challenges for Amazon
WTOP Tech Guy Gregg Stebben says Amazon is feeling pressure from presidential candidates and others (Listen - CNN's take)

(AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

by WTOP News 7/6/2019 4:14:52 AM
WTOP Tech Guy Gregg Stebben on Amazon's challenges

by WTOP News 7/6/2019 4:14:16 AM
Shopping for a bike? Maybe stay offline
Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on saving money while bike shopping (Listen & Read)

(AP Photo/David Sharp)

by WTOP News 7/6/2019 3:31:43 AM
Brick & mortar is best for bike shoppers

by WTOP News 7/6/2019 3:26:32 AM
New credit cards aimed at millennials and Gen Z
Consumerman Herb Weisbaum tells WTOP about these 3 new choices (Listen to our conversation)
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 4:02:56 AM
Sallie Mae offers new credit cards to young people

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 4:00:36 AM
What are you doing now that the fireworks are over?
Weekender DC's Mike McCarthy has fun suggestions for the rest of the holiday weekend (Listen & Read)

More about "Lawn" at National Building Museum

(Courtesy National Building Museum/F.T. Eyre)

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 3:40:31 AM
Suggestions for fun in the DMV after July 4th

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 3:39:06 AM
New 'Spider-Man' movie is breezy but not top-notch
Christian Toto talks about "Spider-Man: Far From Home" on WTOP (The Associated Press is more charitable in its review)

(Jay Maidment/Columbia Pictures/Sony via AP)

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 3:16:23 AM
The new 'Spider-Man' isn't as funny and has lower stakes

by WTOP News 7/5/2019 3:15:36 AM
We dare you to find a cooler station wagon
WTOP's Mike Parris reviews the Jaguar XF Sportbrake (Listen)

(WTOP/MikeParris)

by WTOP News 7/3/2019 3:56:37 AM
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a station wagon with lots of style

by WTOP News 7/3/2019 3:55:29 AM
Trump Administration backs off 'citizenship question' for the Census
ABC News Political Director Rick Klein says the White House is taking an "L" (Listen & Read)

(AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith, File)

by WTOP News 7/3/2019 3:37:45 AM
The White House seemingly gives up on its Census citizenship question

by WTOP News 7/3/2019 3:37:37 AM
The Audi A6 can show your success without being flashy
WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris reviews the 4-door luxury sedan (Listen)

(WTOP/Mike Parris)

by WTOP News 6/29/2019 4:44:06 AM
WTOP's Mike Parris reviews the Audi A6 sedan

by WTOP News 6/29/2019 4:43:49 AM
Annabelle Comes Home has no blood and gore
Christian Toto reviews the latest film in "The Conjuring" franchise and talks about why most sequels are flops these days (Listen or read AP's take)

(Dan McFadden/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

by WTOP News 6/29/2019 4:10:13 AM
Annabelle Comes Home is a horror movie for beginners

by WTOP News 6/29/2019 4:10:07 AM
Fun things to do the weekend before July 4th
Weekender DC's Mike McCarthy says you can enjoy fireworks early at Mount Vernon (plus other suggestions Listen or Read)

(Associated Press)

by WTOP News 6/28/2019 5:32:48 AM
You don't have to wait until July 4th for fireworks in the DC area

by WTOP News 6/28/2019 5:32:38 AM
Do voters want 'Medicare for All'? Or just to comfortably pay bills?
Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and other candidates debated the merits of "Medicare for All" at Thursday night's debate - but Alan Weil of Health Affairs tells WTOP this sweeping overhaul may not be what most voters want (Listen)

(AP Photo/John Locher)

by WTOP News 6/28/2019 4:55:54 AM