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Top News From WTOP – 9AM Update – July 1st, 2025

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: Senate Republicans are still working to get President Trump his tax and spending bill by his July 4th deadline. New laws are in effect for the DMV.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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