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Max Cotton ed the Gray Washington Bureau team in February 2025 as a weekend producer. Before moving to the nation’s capital, Max was Gray Media’s Illinois Capitol Bureau Chief in Springfield, Ill. He covered Illinois politics at the state’s legislature. Max has also worked in Des Moines, Iowa; Eau Claire, Wisc.; and Casper, Wyo. 6lb3l

A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Max grew up in the Chicago area. When he’s not working, Max is exploring Washington or cheering on a Chicago sports team.

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USAA Poppy Wall honors more than 600,000 fallen servicemen and women 21b5f

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Max Cotton

The wall has more than 600,000 poppies, one for each fallen service member.

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FILE - President Donald Trump (left). South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right)...

Week Ahead in Washington: May 18 5w202z

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Max Cotton and Rhyan Henson

A look at the busy week ahead in Washington.

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‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt covers National Mall as WorldPride begins 6wc4g

Updated: May 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM EDT

By Max Cotton

More than 250 quilts blanketed the National Mall in Washington Saturday celebrating trans resilience and joy.

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National Police Week kicks off with K-9 ceremony Sunday 6k5tz

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM EDT

By Max Cotton

The ceremony honors police dogs who died in the line of duty last year.

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President Donald Trump gestures as he walks from the Oval Office to depart on Marine One from...

Week Ahead in Washington: May 11 3j5z4u

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM EDT

By Rhyan Henson and Max Cotton

President Donald Trump departs for the Middle East, Congress works on ing his agenda and the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over his push to end birthright citizenship.

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FILE - In this May 22, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in Jerusalem. Stepping...

President Trump to visit Middle East next week 3bm41

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM EDT

By Rhyan Henson and Max Cotton

President Donald Trump is set to his the world stage next week as he visits the Middle East for the first time in his second term.

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Week Ahead in Washington: May 4 6o5f2t

Updated: May 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM EDT

By Rhyan Henson and Max Cotton

A look at the week ahead in Washington.

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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4o1d14

Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM EDT

By Max Cotton

The U.S. Drug Enforcement istration is encouraging people to get rid of expired and unwanted prescription drugs as it holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday.

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Protestors gather outside the White House to protest President Donald Trump and his...

Anti-Trump protestors rally outside White House 4h4e5

Updated: Apr. 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

By Max Cotton

People protested across the U.S. and in the nation’s capital Saturday hoping to send a message to President Donald Trump and his istration.

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Week Ahead in Washington: April 6 2x16a

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM EDT

By Max Cotton

The markets are still reeling, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to move forward with President Donald Trump’s agenda and Congress is looking at coffee this week.

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A protestor holding up a sign saying "Are we great yet? 'Cause I just feel embarrassed" on the...

Thousands gather on National Mall as part of nationwide anti-Trump protest 6i4j66

Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM EDT

By Max Cotton

People gathered across all 50 states and in the nation’s capital Saturday to make their feelings known about President Donald Trump and his istration.

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