President Donald Trump signed a deal Friday to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, agreeing to a temporary funding measure without securing border wall money.
As the nation marks Presidents Day, government services, banks and schools face widespread closures, while major retailers and many restaurants remain open, offering holiday sales and normal hours.
Families in the DC area can ring in the New Year with kid-friendly festivals, early countdowns, and fireworks-free celebrations across the region, TripSavvy reports.
Some marijuana tax revenue in Washington does support public education, but not as fully as many voters believe. KING 5 examines where cannabis dollars really go and how schools benefit.
Several Republican governors are dispatching troops to Washington, D.C., citing public safety concerns, even as major cities in their own states report higher crime rates, a CNN analysis shows.
U.S. plans to reclassify marijuana could ease taxes, expand banking access and boost investment for cannabis companies, though regulatory hurdles and state-federal conflicts may persist.
USA Today reports that the end of Washington Post’s standalone sports section marks a sobering moment for American journalism, raising fresh concerns about local coverage and newsroom cuts.
As global tensions rise, Washington is quietly recalibrating its Geneva footprint, preserving key multilateral ties while shifting priorities from traditional arms control to new tech and security arenas.
A wealthy financier is reshaping political influence by pouring millions into ballot measures, bypassing traditional campaigns and raising fresh questions about money and democracy.
Once a modest cable drama, “Suits” has roared back as a streaming juggernaut, topping charts years after its finale and raising questions about how old shows find new life online.
U.S. campuses shuttered Confucius Institutes amid spying fears, but Beijing’s educational influence may be rebounding through rebranded programs and private partnerships, FDD researchers warn
Despite Donald Trump’s vows of a manufacturing renaissance, new data show factory growth has lagged expectations, with investment uneven and job gains failing to materialize nationwide.
USA Today previews the final Pac-12 title game as Oregon faces Washington, breaking down betting odds, key matchups, playoff stakes and how to watch this highly anticipated showdown.
Donald Trump, long critical of U.S. foreign entanglements, now faces backlash after authorizing military action against Iran, thrusting the nation into a new and uncertain conflict.
On day 34 of US-Israel attacks on Iran, airstrikes intensify across key cities as civilian casualties mount, regional tensions escalate, and diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction.
From Watergate to modern campaign finance abuses, PBS revisits 16 defining political scandals of the last 50 years, tracing how power, secrecy, and ambition repeatedly undermine public trust.
Blavity News breaks down what to know about “Love Island USA” Season 6 contestant Kendall Washington, from his background and on-villa connections to how he’s shaking up the summer dating series.
Rep. Lois Frankel condemned the Trump administration’s proposal to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, telling The Palm Beach Post the move would endanger students and undermine public schools.
The FBI reports U.S. crime rates fell nationwide in 2024, with declines in violent and property offenses. Officials cite policing reforms and community programs as key factors.
President Trump announced 100% tariffs on drugmakers that fail to cut prices, escalating his administration’s campaign to pressure pharmaceutical companies and reshape U.S. drug costs.