Day: January 4, 2026
A Washington sanctuary policy faces scrutiny after officials declined an ICE detainer for an undocumented truck driver accused in a multi-car crash involving a school bus, DHS reports.
Washington Monthly profiles the reporter who tried to make Americans love politics again, tracing how his sharp insights, human stories, and relentless curiosity reshaped campaign coverage.
Washington, DC is preparing major events for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, from National Mall ceremonies to museum exhibits, concerts and special tours across the capital.
A U.S. judge is poised to block a Trump-era directive targeting the removal of so-called “gender ideology” from state sex education programs, citing legal concerns and potential rights violations.
President Trump is spotlighting crime in major U.S. cities, arguing it’s surging under local leadership. But WBAL-TV’s review of recent crime data reveals a more complex and uneven picture across jurisdictions.
Pakistan’s prime minister visits Washington amid regional tensions and domestic challenges, raising questions over whether talks on security and economic ties mark change or mere continuity.
Massachusetts regulators have accused prediction market Kalshi of running an illegal sports wagering operation, alleging its event contracts function as unlicensed sports betting, Reuters reports.
USS George Washington returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka this week, resuming its role as a forward‑deployed aircraft carrier and reinforcing U.S.-Japan maritime security cooperation.
Trump has declared that Washington will maintain control over Venezuela until a “safe transition” is secured, escalating tensions and raising questions over U.S. intervention in the country.