Washington, DC news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Tree removal at East Potomac golf course blocked for 2 more weeks. Also: Judge orders a halt to work on the historic DC golf course, per The Guardian; Could DC-area residents lose power during a grid emergency? USA Today explains the risk. Weather: Expect a mild day, 66 to 80°F, with clear skies, light winds up to 9 mph and no rain.
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News & local government
- Judge demands answers from Trump officials over tree removals at East Potomac golf course.Axios
- Judge orders a halt to work on the historic DC golf course, per The Guardian.The Guardian
- Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC home, DOJ confirms.The Washington Post
Safety & emergencies
Events & going out
- Turnstile announces a free charity concert at the Washington Monument; no date in the headline.WUSA9
- Theatre Washington's Theatre Week now runs through October 25.BroadwayWorld
Housing & real estate
- A DC waterfront office-to-residential conversion gets $60 million in construction financing.Multifamily Housing News
Schools & kids
Health & care
Community & volunteering
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