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Poll Worker Shortage, Trump Supporters Plan Boat Parade: Patch PM

Dispute over protester prosecutions, new airport checkpoint technology, U.S. Senate race debate, VA seeks to avoid virus spike: Patch PM

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Updated: US Attorney Denies DC Mayor's Accusations

The office of Michael Sherwin, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, issued a response Monday to accusations leveled by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, saying the office was not prosecuting suspects charged for causing violence at recent peaceful demonstrations.

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Trumptilla Boat Parade Aims To Be Loud And Proud On The Potomac

A flotilla of Trump boaters will be plying the waters of the Potomac River Sunday afternoon to show their support for the president, the Constitution, and emergency responders.

VA Governor Urges Vigilance With Coronavirus Ahead Of Labor Day

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam urged residents to continue practicing social distancing and the wearing of face coverings over the long Labor Day weekend in order to avoid the spikes in coronavirus cases that the state saw after the Memorial Day and July 4 holidays.

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Pilot Program Aims To Speed Up ID Authentications At Airports

Some travelers going through security checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) may have a quicker time thanks to a new touchless "self-service" technology that aims to speed up the ID authentication process.

First Debate For Virginia U.S. Senate Race Scheduled In NoVA

Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner and his Republican challenger Daniel Gade will face off in the first debate of the Virginia U.S. Senate race on Sept. 23. Hosted by the Tysons-based Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, it will be shown on NBC4 and be shown on NBC affiliates in Virginia at 7 p.m. Northern Virginia Chamber members can watch the debate live via Zoom.

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