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Vincent Orange Quiet About Federal Subpoena
D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange wouldn't talk Tuesday about a federal subpoena seeking his campaign records issued last week as part of a wide-ranging probe into city political campaigns. Read »
Thies: Where Are D.C.'s Candidates?
Elections in the District are in less than ten months. Is anyone running? Read »
D.C. Council Approves Revised Food Trucks Bill
The D.C. Council gave approved several key bills, including one about the growing food trucks industry. Read »
Norton Mum on Thompson Contributions
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton still isn't saying whether she will return campaign contributions from an embattled businessman suspected of pouring illegal funds into the 2010 mayoral campaign. Read »
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Snowden Answers Questions in Chat Room
NBC Senior Political Editor Mark Murray discusses Edward Snowden's online chat hosted by The Guardian and the G8 summit. (Photo credit: AP) Watch »
Thompson 'Insider' Charged in Fake Campaign Donations Case
This week, we could we be entering a new phase of the long-running investigation into Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2010 campaign for mayor. Read »
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 at 5:03 PM
G8 Summit Expectations
NBC Senior Political Analyst Mark Murray talks about the expectations going into the G8 Summit and how the Obama administration has a lot of ground to cover with the scrutiny that's emerged over the... Watch »
O'Malley Headed to Europe on Trade Trip
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is going to France and Ireland on a trade and investment mission. Read »
'House of Cards' Borrows Maryland State House
Kevin Spacey is in Annapolis to shoot for the Netflix show "House of Cards" this week. Read »
Va.’s First GOP Gov. Supports Democrat McAuliffe
The first Republican to break the stranglehold Democrats held on Virginia's executive mansion since Reconstruction is supporting the Democrat in this fall's race for governor. Read »
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Snowden Answers Questions in Chat Room
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G8 Summit Expectations
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Immigration Bill Still Faces Many Hurdles
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Will Obama's Immigration Bill Pass the Senate?
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Obama Campaigns to Extend Student Loan Rates
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Will Snowden Face Legal Trouble?
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Obama to Nominate James Comey as FBI Head
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Michele Bachmann Leaving House Seat in 2014
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No Endorsement for Cuccinelli From Warner
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After Week of Scandals, What's Next for White House
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Will Republicans Embrace New Immigration Bill?
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Julie Carey
News4 Virginia Reporter
Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
News4 Maryland Reporter
Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
NBC News Political Reporter
Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Tom Sherwood
News4 Political Reporter
Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
First Read DMV Contributor
Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
Chuck Todd
NBC News Political Director
Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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