The White House was briefly locked down after a police officer shot an individual on the National Mall, officials said. Authorities are investigating the incident and the victim’s condition remains unclear.
Public confidence in Donald Trump has declined, with fewer Americans now expressing support for his policies and plans, according to new survey findings from the Pew Research Center.
The Washington Post explores how different generations grew up with distinct technologies—from landlines to smartphones—and how these experiences shape our views on innovation and digital life today.
A Tennessee school board member has been censured after reportedly calling a student “hot,” NBC News reports, sparking public outrage and renewed debate over ethics in education leadership.
DC’s crime data is under renewed scrutiny as misclassification claims persist. Officials face mounting questions over transparency and accuracy, WUSA9 reports.
Nestlé USA will relocate its headquarters and more than 700 jobs to Rosslyn, marking a major corporate shift that bolsters Northern Virginia’s growing business hub.
Gulf states are pouring oil wealth into soccer, golf and Formula One, challenging Western dominance and using sport to project power, reshape economies and burnish global influence.
U.S. and Iranian officials traded barbs Thursday after a series of cross-border attacks threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire, raising fears of renewed regional escalation.
The US government has entered a partial shutdown despite a late funding deal in Congress, as political deadlock delays implementation and key federal services face disruption.
Washington’s vote-by-mail system, in place statewide since 2011, offers a real-time test of expanded absentee voting as the nation debates election security and access.
From record-shattering hurricanes to deadly heat waves, the 2010s delivered some of the most extreme weather in U.S. history. Here are 10 events that redefined climate risk.
As cultural battles dominate headlines, a new Washington Post opinion warns that America’s public schools are quietly falling behind, with crumbling systems and widening gaps in student achievement.
The US has warned of fresh sanctions against the International Criminal Court unless it guarantees not to prosecute former President Donald Trump, sources tell Reuters.
The U.S. energy secretary said lifting sanctions on Iranian oil could increase global supply and ease pressure on import-dependent countries, Reuters reported, as markets watch for policy shifts.
Washington State has named its next athletic director, signaling a new era for Cougars athletics. The hire aims to stabilize the department amid realignment and financial challenges.
President Trump agreed to suspend military strikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, officials told The Washington Post
Trump pledged tighter control over Iran’s leadership as the death toll of US soldiers climbed, raising fears of wider conflict and drawing sharp criticism from international observers.
Unidentified drones spotted over a Florida military base housing Sens. Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth have sparked serious security concerns, prompting investigations by federal and military officials.
From election shocks to climate milestones, 2025 reshaped our world. Explore the year’s defining stories through powerful visuals that decode the data behind the headlines.
Washington’s K-12 system ranks below the national average, a new report shows, raising concerns over student performance, funding disparities, and long-term impacts on the state’s workforce.