A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.
Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set
US stock futures extend declines after May non-farm payrolls data
As the start of FIFA World Cup looms, Panini sticker trading becomes an obsession for some
Spain find their home away from home for World Cup group stage
Crime|Health|Technology|US
11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
April 23, 2026Washington DC
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World
Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River
April 21, 2026
Arts|Crime|Election|Environment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain
April 20, 2026
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Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
April 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi
April 17, 2026
Arts|Political|US|World
Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital
April 16, 2026
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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
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April 02, 2026
Economy|Finance|US|World
Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White
April 09, 2026
Education
Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program
April 15, 2026
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House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs
April 14, 2026
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Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch
Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch
April 11, 2026
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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission
April 02, 2026
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CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
April 01, 2026
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Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?
Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?
April 01, 2026
Business|US|World
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds
March 14, 2026
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Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
March 10, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
Visitors to the Capitol in Washington now have a visible reminder of the siege there on Jan. 6, 2021, and the officers who fought and were injured that day
March 08, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term
March 06, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political
Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president
Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president
March 03, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Nancy Mace under investigation by House ethics panel for allegedly overcharging Congress for housing costs
Nancy Mace under investigation by House ethics panel for allegedly overcharging Congress for housing costs
March 03, 2026
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that
Democratic challengers say incumbents aren’t fighting hard enough. This North Carolina primary will test that
March 02, 2026
Political|Travel|World
Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
Former presidents are just like us
February 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|US
Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker
A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court has been convicted of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player
February 26, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington
President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year
February 25, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Trump approves disaster assistance to DC to help with sewage spill into Potomac River
President Donald Trump has approved emergency assistance to Washington, D.C., to help the city address a sewage system leak that dumped at least 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River
February 21, 2026
Environment|US
As the sewage spills, the politicians snipe
As the sewage spills, the politicians snipe
February 20, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Trump's refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out
The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House after President Donald Trump declined to invite two Democratic governors
February 19, 2026
Uncategorized
Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina
February 19, 2026
Arts|Crime|Election|Political|US|Videos
Giant banner of Donald Trump hung at Justice Department headquarters
Giant banner of Donald Trump hung at Justice Department headquarters
February 19, 2026
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A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump
Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics
February 17, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., have arrested an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun
February 17, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Man in tactical vest with loaded shotgun arrested after charging US Capitol, police say
Man in tactical vest with loaded shotgun arrested after charging US Capitol, police say
February 17, 2026
Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Buddhist monks' 15-week walk for peace ends in Washington, DC
A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country
February 10, 2026
Crime|Political|US|World
Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members
Justice Department plans to seek death penalty for man accused of shooting National Guard members
February 04, 2026
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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding
February 03, 2026
Crime|Political|US
Clintons have agreed to in-person depositions for House Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear for in-person depositions in Washington, DC, in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein probe, caving in hopes of avoiding a looming House contempt of Congress vote.
February 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
February 02, 2026
Political|World
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country
January 30, 2026
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Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
President Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations
January 30, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million
January 29, 2026
Crime
Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
The National Transportation Safety Board says the placement of a helicopter route so close to Reagan National Airport's secondary runway was a key factor in causing a midair aircraft collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., a year ago
January 27, 2026
Political|US|World
Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
The District of Columbia's longtime delegate is closing out her career in Congress
January 25, 2026
Arts
Timeline of the year since an Army helicopter and plane collided over Washington, DC
A collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet killed 67 people near Washington, D.C. in January 2025
January 26, 2026
Election|Political|US
DC Delegate Holmes Norton files to end her reelection campaign
DC Delegate Holmes Norton files to end her reelection campaign
January 25, 2026
Crime|Political|US
‘F**k yourself’: Former MPD officer who was beaten during Jan. 6 riot tells GOP lawmaker
‘F**k yourself’: Former MPD officer who was beaten during Jan. 6 riot tells GOP lawmaker
January 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political
Jerome Powell responds to criminal investigation into him and the Fed
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation of its headquarters in Washington, DC.
January 19, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now
President Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor — he's doing it himself
January 16, 2026
Crime|US|World
National Guard troops to stay in Washington DC through the end of 2026
National Guard troops to stay in Washington DC through the end of 2026
January 16, 2026
Americas|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting
The leaders of Denmark and the country’s territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island
January 13, 2026
Arts|Political|US|World
Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War
British-born Thomas Paine helped inspire the 13 English colonies to declare independence and form the United States of America
January 10, 2026
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Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer announces he will retire after four decades in Congress
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer announces he will retire after four decades in Congress
January 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes
January 07, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial
Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial
January 02, 2026
Arts|Sports|US|World
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf courses
The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington
December 31, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries as thousands follow them on social media
A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their peace walk across much of the U.S. even after two participants were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle
December 30, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign
Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign
December 29, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws
The Trump administration is suing the local government of Washington, D.C., over its gun laws, alleging that restrictions on certain semiautomatic weapons run afoul of Second Amendment rights
December 22, 2025
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US
Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
December 19, 2025
Crime|Political|World
4 months in, activists say Trump's operation in Washington targets immigrants
Washington, D.C., activists and local leaders say the law enforcement operation President Donald Trump launched four months ago with the goal of fighting crime has led to a crackdown on immigrants
December 19, 2025
Crime|US|World
Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues
Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington's police force
December 17, 2025
Political|US|World
Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says
A federal appeals court says the National Guard deployment in the nation's capital can continue for now
December 17, 2025
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Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
December 16, 2025
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STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety
The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety
December 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
December 11, 2025
Arts|Environment|Political|World
Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
December 11, 2025
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment
Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
December 06, 2025
Business|Political|Travel|World
Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?
Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?
December 06, 2025
Arts|Crime|Entertainment
The jury in Brian Walshe’s murder trial heard testimony from the man who had an affair with his wife. Here are the takeaways
The jury in Brian Walshe’s murder trial heard testimony from the man who had an affair with his wife. Here are the takeaways
December 05, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US
Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down
First lady Melania Trump has lit the National Christmas Tree on a chilly night in the nation’s capital
December 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership
December 04, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World
White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
President Donald Trump has added a new architectural firm to his $300 million ballroom construction project at the White House
December 04, 2025
Crime|Political|US|World
The shooting in DC by an Afghan suspect shouldn't reflect on all Afghanistan, minister says
The foreign minister in Afghanistan's Taliban-run government says that the actions of an Afghan national charged in the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members in Washington last week should not reflect on all the people of Afghanistan
December 04, 2025