A look back at Lanier’s career as DC chief

September 15, 2016 | 4:35 AM

WASHINGTON D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier talks with WTOP’s Bruce Alan about her tenure as the District’s top cop and the next chapter in her career.

Read what she had to say.

Mixed reactions on the National Mall as US, Israel strike Iran

By Jimmy Alexander
March 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM

People woke up to the news Saturday of the major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States. Many across the D.C. region headed to the National Mall to make their voices heard. If you were standing on America’s front yard, along with runners, cyclists, and soccer games you would see people from around the U.S. attending a pre-scheduled March for Democracy demonstration.

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