Wildfires sweeping eastern Washington state have forced emergency evacuations, destroyed homes, and choked communities with smoke as crews battle fast-moving blazes amid hot, dry conditions.
USS George Washington arrives in Da Nang, underscoring the enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership with joint engagements, naval cooperation, and strengthened regional security ties.
The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, as partisan deadlock over border security and funding deepens. ABC News examines how it unfolded and what’s next for workers and services.
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The U.S. Department of Education has requested clarification from California and Washington on planned revisions to transgender policies, seeking details on compliance with federal civil rights protections.
The Justice Department has dropped its criminal case against an Olympic athlete accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing insufficient evidence to proceed.
As federal climate efforts stall, Washington state finds itself under mounting pressure to lead. Lawmakers, activists, and industry now grapple with how far and how fast to cut emissions.
Donald Trump launched his grand sporting season with an unprecedented event as UFC fights took place on the White House lawn, drawing fans, critics and global media scrutiny.
President Trump warned he may impose a 100% tariff on European imports if EU nations proceed with planned taxes on U.S. digital services, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
A contentious House vote on Israel has laid bare deepening fractures within the Democratic Party, spotlighting generational, ideological, and political tensions over U.S. Middle East policy.
Donald Trump has unveiled a star-studded lineup for the nation’s 250th anniversary rally in Washington, D.C., promising patriotic performances and high-profile guests.
A new report ranks America’s most educated cities, and two Washington metro areas make the cut. The findings highlight regional gains in advanced degrees and shifting talent hubs.
Former President Donald Trump appeared to retreat from earlier suggestions that the U.S. should charge fees for protecting oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, softening his stance in recent remarks.
A year-old nonprofit has unveiled plans for a maritime museum on Alexandria’s waterfront, aiming to celebrate the city’s nautical heritage and boost tourism and local economic activity.
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Critics condemn the Trump administration’s decision to replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home, warning it erases Black history and marks “a first step to fascism.”
Nearly half of Americans believe the Supreme Court’s decisions are driven more by politics than law, a new Washington Post poll finds, underscoring deepening public skepticism.
Donald Trump has announced a National Mall rally following controversy over changes to the Freedom 250 concert lineup, intensifying political tensions ahead of the event.
U.S. districts are shuttering public schools as enrollment plummets, forcing officials to consolidate campuses, redraw boundaries and confront community backlash over lost neighborhood institutions.
Experts say the U.S. is on track to end 2025 with the steepest annual homicide decline ever recorded, signaling a major shift in violent crime trends, ABC News reports.