Capitol Lens | Strike force – Roll Call

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Capitol Lens | Strike force

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By Bill Clark

Posted July 15, 2025 at 2:26pm

Lightning strikes behind the Washington Monument on Monday as thunderstorms moved through the Washington region.

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