Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - AUGUST 21, 2026

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the latest on the White House Ballroom, Freedom 250 Grand Prix and a Bowie shooting update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .