Washington, DC — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Washington, DC — February 3, 2026 — President Trump signs budget bill ending partial government shutdown; DC Public Schools open on time; Potomac Interceptor cleanup continues.
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Washington, DC — February 3, 2026 — President Trump signs budget bill ending partial government shutdown; DC Public Schools open on time; Potomac Interceptor cleanup continues.
3:39 PM · Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · Washington, DC: 43°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 39°F · Humidity 41% · Wind 7 mph
Washington, DC — February 2, 2026 — A winter storm has led to school delays and shelter openings, while the National Guard’s mission in the city has been extended through 2026.
5:45 AM · Monday, February 2, 2026 · Washington, DC: 21°F (Clear) · Feels like 11°F · Humidity 58% · Wind 9 mph
Washington, DC — February 2, 2026 — DC Public Schools open on a two-hour delay due to extreme cold; residents urged to stay vigilant and assist those in need.
Washington, DC — February 1, 2026 — A massive grey shelf cloud mesmerized residents, while the Washington, DC Auto Show concluded its run at the Walter E. Washington Convention …
5:40 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Washington, DC: 16°F (Cloudy) · Humidity 61%
Washington, DC — February 1, 2026 — Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, concludes her 35-year tenure as D.C.’s delegate to Congress, signaling a new era in local politics.
Washington, DC — January 31, 2026 — A partial federal government shutdown begins as Congress fails to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. The shutdown affe…
4:40 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Washington, DC: 22°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Humidity 50%
Washington, DC — January 30, 2026 — A sewage spill in the Potomac River, the end of Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton’s campaign, and traffic advisories near the Kennedy Center.
Washington, DC — January 28, 2026 — A major winter storm has led to school closures, a snow emergency, and health advisories in the District.
Washington, DC — January 29, 2026 — A major winter storm has led to school closures, government delays, and safety advisories across the city.