The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Today’s top news stories: Progress is made as the Senate tries to find an off-ramp to end the government shutdown… WTOP sports director and Commanders beat reporter George Wallace gives his take on the team’s 5th straight loss.

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