Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will deploy 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., after two soldiers were shot near a federal facility, officials said.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump-era tariffs clarifies presidential power over trade. PBS examines the decision’s legal basis, its economic impact, and what it means for future tariff policy.
A conservative push to erect statues of activist Charlie Kirk is reigniting national debate over who deserves public memorials, exposing partisan divides on history, heroism and representation.
A growing focus on STEM is reshaping U.S. classrooms, but critics warn it sidelines the humanities, weakens civic education, and risks narrowing how students think and engage with democracy.
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed he is under investigation but insists he will not yield to pressure from former President Donald Trump, reaffirming the Fed’s independence in setting monetary policy.
The U.S. accelerates efforts to secure rare earth supplies, funding new mines and recycling projects as it seeks to reduce dependence on China and safeguard key defense and tech industries.
The US Senate confirmed a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas, known for opposing transgender athletes in women’s sports, to a federal judgeship, sparking sharp partisan debate.
Four people were killed in a stabbing attack in Washington state, US authorities said. A suspect is in custody as investigators work to determine a motive in the deadly incident.
A Washington Democrat has introduced a bill to block recent ICE hires from future police jobs, denouncing Trump’s border tactics as an “occupying force,” sparking heated national debate.
Democrats seek a clean funding bill and Ukraine aid, while Republicans push for deep spending cuts and border limits as a partial US government shutdown looms.
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum has acquired rare World War II-era Captain America comics, highlighting how wartime pop culture portrayed Nazi threats and supported Allied propaganda.
The Department of Education sparked controversy after hanging a Charlie Kirk banner outside its Washington, D.C. headquarters, raising questions about political neutrality in federal agencies.
USAFacts reports that Washington state’s crime rate has shifted in recent years, with property and violent offenses showing differing trends across counties and major cities.
President Donald Trump and nine major drugmakers have agreed to cut prices on select medications, aiming to ease costs for U.S. patients and address mounting public anger over drug pricing.
The Washington Post ranks the 10 best college football towns in America, spotlighting game-day traditions, fan passion and local culture that turn Saturdays into unforgettable events.
USA Today has appointed Washington Post veteran Jamie Stockwell as vice president of news, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its national reporting and digital journalism efforts.
The FBI has searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a probe involving a government contractor, raising concerns among press freedom advocates, NBC News reports.
A former lobbyist describes leaving the industry after six years, citing mounting ethical concerns, disillusionment with policymaking, and the quiet pressures that shape US democracy.
The UAE is rapidly emerging as a global hub for entertainment and media, with the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC highlighting major investments, partnerships, and cultural collaborations.
Once a marginal choice, home schooling has surged into the mainstream, emerging as the nation’s fastest-growing form of education and reshaping debates over schools and parental control.