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By federal statute, a new term always begins on the first Monday in October.

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.

Novelist George Pelicanos' latest novel "The Blue Flame" shows private detective Derek Strange solving crimes in D.C.'s quieter neighborhoods, like Michigan Park, Shaw and Kenilworth.

Doctors are raising awareness about deprescribing, the movement to reduce the number of medications people regularly take as they age. Paula Span writes the "The New Old Age" column and explains which common drugs to take a second look at, given the possibility for side effects.

Six in ten Americans say Trump’s economic policies are hurting the country.

Digital platforms are fueling a new wave.

For generations, they’ve have been the confidants of American life

More than 10 percent were detained in their third trimester.

In Maryland, Democrats head into the midterms with a big money and voter registration advantage over Republicans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. WAMU's Jenny Abamu looks at local races and ballot questions.

Jenny Gathright, a reporter at The Washington Sun, has been following the trial. She spoke with WAMU's All Things Considered host Tamika Smith about today's outcome and potential next steps.

Best-selling author Susan Coll invites us into the chaotic world of bookstore events in her latest novel. Coll is also an events consultant at the local bookstore Politics and Prose, which inspired her to explore the local literary community.

Metro GM Randy Clarke on the big July 4th weekend and how the agency became cool again. Plus, UVA's Center for Politics Larry Sabato on Virginia's primary elections next month.

About halfway through 2026 — and just a few months before the critical midterm elections — Democrats appear to be doubling down on healthcare as a campaign issue as costs rise and insurance coverage declines. Meanwhile, Congress is taking aim at nonprofit hospitals. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner and guests discuss these stories and more.

Platner drops out. The U.S. exits the World Cup.

Farage resigns. Trump eyes Greenland again.

Ira Glass, creator and host of This American Life, got his start right here in Washington D.C.. He's back in the District this week for a live performance at Capital Turnaround and spoke with WAMU's All Things Considered host Tamika Smith about how his time here influenced his career. 

This week on Get Out There, we're picking some blue crabs!

Is it always a bad thing?

Do these candidates have a chance for widespread appeal come November?

If an undergraduate program's graduates don't earn more than workers who never went to college, that program could be cut off from federal student loans. But is a degree just about making more money?

What lessons can we take from the nation’s founding to light the country’s path forward?