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Algae blooms in the Potomac River prompted a boil water advisory for nearly a million residents in Washington and Arlington County. Read full article

At a meeting with Democratic governors at the White House, the president was grilled about the path forward as he worked to solidify support from elected leaders. Read full article

The South Fork fire and another one in the state left two people dead and destroyed 1,400 structures. Read full article

James Michael Fisher, 67, was arrested on charges that he made false statements during a criminal investigation into a the crash of a Marine Corps aircraft in Mississippi in 2017, the Justice Department said. Read full article

Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer and Andy Beshear were among those attending Wednesday’s meeting in person. At least a dozen governors were joining remotely. Read full article

The party’s official nominating convention is in mid-August, but to appear on the ballot in Ohio, candidates must be certified by Aug. 7. Read full article

Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer and Andy Beshear will be among those attending Wednesday’s meeting in person. At least half a dozen governors will be joining remotely. Read full article

A public declaration from a megadonor is another crack in the armor in the president’s foundation of support. Read full article

The vice president is receiving support from both prominent Democrats and social media fans who show their enthusiasm with coconut tree emojis. Read full article

Family members of Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson received the nation’s highest decoration for combat valor. Read full article