Biden's 'staff are trying to hide the truth,' House Republican says - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 11, 2024 [Web version](   [Two weeks after President Biden's debate debacle - what's next?]( On Wednesday, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for several White House aides, seeking their testimony on the president's cognitive state. [READ MORE](   [Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his life in NBC interview]( The only person who survived falling from Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge during its catastrophic collapse says he watched in horror as his coworkers, friends and relatives plunged to their deaths. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY FEBA [Planning for federal retirement? Here's how, and when, to get your documents in order]( Applying for federal retirement is a complex process. Here's a breakdown of what paperwork you need, when you need it, and what comes next.   [Loss of Baltimore's Key Bridge leads to more traffic problems]( “We've seen an 18% increase in the tunnel traffic, causing major delays through our tunnels,” U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., told a Senate committee. Cardin is advocating for a bill providing full funding for a new bridge to be attached to legislation soon. [READ MORE](   [Some road closures lifted around White House as NATO summit wraps]( As the 75th anniversary of the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit wraps up Thursday, some road closures from earlier this week have lifted. [READ MORE](   Insight by Wiz [Cloud Exchange: Why the reimagining of cyber in the cloud must continue]( Former White House official Mitch Herckis says agencies are in the midst of a “culture change” when it comes to cybersecurity. That's spurred on by the adoption of cloud services, as well as the shift to zero trust architectures.   [Extreme heat can trigger headaches and migraines, local doctor says]( The heat the D.C. region has been experiencing can lead to more headaches and migraines than normal, according to a local physician. [READ MORE](   [Veterinarian shares tips on picking the right boarding facility, protecting your pet while there]( A recent dog death at a boarding facility at a Northern Virginia PetSmart has raised serious concerns over boarding your furry friends. One veterinarian shares tips. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [New technology could make treating atrial fibrillation safer]( At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a new technology called pulsed field ablation is now available as a treatment option for AFib and can reduce the risk of compilations.   [More police are dying on duty in 2024, report finds]( “Almost 200 men and women have been shot out there trying to protect us. And the number - the 28 total killed - is really not indicative of how dangerous those conditions are,” said the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's CEO Bill Alexander. [READ MORE](   [‘There's work to do': How Prince George's Co. is stepping up to stop crime this summer]( “Total crime is down, but violent crime is up. So the violent crime categories that are drivers are no-weapons assaults. … I think we are fortunate to be making progress,” said police chief Malik Aziza. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Paying down the cyber skills debt | Register now]( Join host Tom Temin and his guest, Ray Romano, deputy assistant director for Cyber Threat and Investigations at the State Department and Sarah Cleveland, senior strategic advisor at ExtraHop as they discuss innovative strategies for expanding and improving the cyber workforce.   [BetMGM sports betting app goes live throughout DC next week]( Sports gamblers in the District will have another option beginning next week when BetMGM rolls out its app citywide on July 15. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Unearthing hidden fossils from millions of years ago at a popular DC monument]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax returns with an installment of his mini series, “Fossil Hunters,” and heads to the Tidal Basin. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY CANON [How CBP got its records management program off NARA's high risk list]( Localizing oversight helped CBP bring its decentralized records management process into compliance with NARA's standards.   [Joe Lee, founder of a popular DC-area record store, dies at 76]( Joe Lee, whose Montgomery County shop, Joe's Record Paradise, was a popular gathering spot for D.C.-area music fans, died July 4 at the age of 76. [READ MORE](   [Things to do in the DC area: Blerdcon, Bastille Day … and more!]( There's so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, including Blerdcon celebrating Black nerd culture, Bastille Day celebrations across the region, and artisan markets. [READ MORE](   Insight by GEHA [Federal News Network Retirement Guide | Download now]( Soon-to-retire feds, are you ready for your post-work life? We've created a primer of all the must-know info. 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