During remarks in the Oval Office, President Trump told reporters he may declare a national emergency in order to keep the National Guard in Washington, D.C. He added that he does not believe believe he will have to take that step after the 30-day deadline.

The Associated Press reports that former national security adviser John Bolton was spotted Friday morning standing in the lobby of the Washington building where he keeps an office and talking to two people with “FBI” visible on their vests.

The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Two people familiar with the deal said the trade will be finalized once Robinson passes a physical.

Dive into the stories behind the fair’s most memorable sights and sounds — and what the future holds for one of Washington’s signature events.

The New York Giants made their first wave of cuts on Friday en route to reaching the 53-man roster limit, releasing eight players from their 90-man preseason roster. That leaves the Giants with 83 players, including placekicker Jude McAtamney, who carries an International Exemption. They have 30 moves remaining.

A 17-year-old boy died after accidentally falling from a river gorge lookout while with his brother in Washington, deputies said. The incident happened Aug. 20 at Cape Horn Lookout, near milepost25 on State Route 14, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.

Democratic lawmakers are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson's administration to reassess a prison exemption to the state's 2019 sanctuary law.