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The Washington Spirit will take on the Portland Thorns in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs.

D.C. joins California and a handful of cities including Denver, New York and Pittsburgh to ban the French delicacy, which is made by force-feeding ducks or geese through a tube. However, it could face some hurdles before it’s fully enforced.

Democrats now control the House and Senate, with major ambitions for healthcare reform. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner explains how high costs, abortion ballot measures and Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win could shape the healthcare debate next year.

Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando speaks with WAMU about his campaign victory, his first priorities in office and the future of major issues like education and data center development.

This week WAMU is checking in on the state of the important races, ballot questions and issues surrounding the 2026 midterm elections in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Women in Wards 7 and 8 often face systemic barriers to both working in healthcare and receiving it. A group of women are leading an effort to help dismantle those barriers.

Virginians have the chance next week to permanently enshrine protections for the right to reproductive care in the state constitution. The Virginia Mercury's Charlotte Rene Woods spoke with WAMU about the proposed amendment and its possible impact on the state healthcare system.

The Wizards are off to a strong start with Anthony Davis, Trae Young and top draft pick AJ Dybantsa. The Athletic’s Josh Robbins breaks down what is working, what is not, and how the NBA’s new anti-tanking rules could reshape the league.

As the fight over funding and renovations continues in the courts, we wanted to hear what the Kennedy Center means to you, your family and the D.C. region. Here's some of what you told us.

This week WAMU will be checking in on the three-way race for the D.C. delegate to Congress, the debate over an amendment concerning reproductive rights for the Virginia constitution and a group that helps Black women thrive east of the river.