Washington, DC news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Navy Yard shooting: woman hurt; DC power grid emergency order. Also: Two men were hospitalized after a shooting in Southeast DC; Two 18-year-olds face charges in a Northwest DC robbery. Weather: Expect 59 to 77°F with mostly cloudy skies, up to 10 mph wind and about 0.62 in of rain, so bring an umbrella.
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Top stories
- A woman was hurt in a shooting at the Navy Yard, according to DC News Now.DC News Now ·
- Two men were hospitalized after a shooting in Southeast DC.WJLA ·
- Two 18-year-olds face charges in a Northwest DC robbery.WJLA ·
News & local government
- D.C.'s power grid is under an emergency order; Axios asks whether residents should worry.Axios ·
- An appeals court is weighing President Trump's power to deploy National Guard in DC.FOX 5 DC ·
- A judge says Trump's golf plans spurred 'breakneck' tree removal, in a blistering ruling.The Washington Post ·
Traffic & transport
- Democratic lawmakers oppose an AI tool used at D.C.-area airports.The Washington Post ·
Food & drink
Business & new openings
- IUCN opened a new North America regional office in Washington, D.C., marking 40 years.International Union for Conservation of Nature ·
Schools & kids
Notices, lost & found
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