Day: December 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed a stopgap funding bill, temporarily averting a government shutdown. The measure extends federal funding as lawmakers continue budget negotiations.
Veterans Day in the D.C. area brings federal closures, Metro schedule changes, solemn ceremonies at memorials, and a range of local discounts and free meals honoring service members.
U.S. public universities increasingly recruit full-paying international students to offset steep state funding cuts, reshaping campus demographics while raising questions about access for in-state applicants.
Donald Trump has labeled Chicago the “world’s most dangerous city,” yet data shows the four most violent US cities are in Republican-led states, challenging his crime narrative.
U.S. Travel warns that small businesses face mounting financial peril as travel demand lags, urging Washington to deliver immediate relief or risk widespread closures nationwide.
The Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Washington Wizards on the road, showcasing sharp shooting and tight defense. See The Oklahoman’s best photos capturing key moments from the victory.
One bizarre stat sums up the Commanders’ 2025 struggles, revealing an offense that moves the ball but can’t finish drives, and a defense that collapses in crucial late-game moments.
As voters tire of gridlock, Democrats test a new pitch: casting themselves as anti-establishment fixers in Washington. Can a party long tied to institutions sell disruption?
Federal authorities warn large-scale public events may face heightened risks of violence, urging organizers and attendees to remain vigilant, report threats, and follow evolving security guidance.
Washington and Lee University, a historic liberal arts institution in Lexington, Virginia, is navigating debates over tradition, identity, and the role of its namesakes in modern campus life.
Fact Check Team examines crime statistics nationwide and in Washington, DC, separating perception from reality as policymakers and residents debate what the numbers truly show.
Washington’s My Health, My Data Act, examined by the IAPP, expands privacy protections for consumer health data, raising compliance stakes for businesses beyond traditional health care.
The NFL’s Washington Redskins will retire their longtime name and logo after mounting criticism from activists, sponsors, and fans who called the branding offensive to Native Americans.