 The chief does have a message for those that want to exercise their freedom of speech next week. We promote First Amendment activities and free speech, but we will not tolerate any violence. From Southeast D.C., Jimmy Alexander, WTOP News. For all you need to know to get around next week's closures, go to WTOP.com. The war in Ukraine promises to be the lead topic of discussion when NATO leaders meet here next week, and the U.S. will soon pledge more military assistance to Kyiv.