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What will you see inside D.C.'s new sniper investigation exhibit?

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1. DC sniper exhibit opens at National Law Enforcement Museum (dcnewsnow.com) — A new exhibit on the D.C. sniper attacks has opened at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, giving visitors a detailed look at the investigation, victims, and evidence. Running through December 2027, the display highlights how local, state, and federal officers coordinated to end the shootings and restore a sense of safety to Washington-area communities.

2. Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says (apnews.com) — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled that current ICE guidance for warrantless civil immigration arrests in the District doesn't meet probable cause standards and can't be used. The case, brought by noncitizens and CASA in Washington, challenges how immigration sweeps were conducted and pushes for stricter protections before people are taken into custody.

3. The White House Baby Boom—Karoline Leavitt Gave Birth, but These Washington, D.C. Moms Are Still Pregnant (parade.com) — Several high-profile moms connected to the Trump administration are expecting babies while living and working in Washington, D.C., adding to what's being called a White House baby boom. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just welcomed a daughter, while Second Lady Usha Vance and Katie Miller, who frequently appear at D.C. events like the Correspondents' Dinner and White House ceremonies, are both pregnant again.

4. Taylor Heinicke announces NFL retirement after 10 seasons as a pro (usatoday.com) — Washington football fans are saying goodbye to a familiar face, as former Washington Commanders and Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke has retired after a decade in the NFL. Heinicke's improbable rise included a memorable 2020 playoff start in Washington's narrow loss to Tom Brady's Buccaneers.

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