Day: January 12, 2026

President Trump has ordered marijuana reclassified to a lower drug schedule, a move that could ease research restrictions and reshape federal enforcement, PBS reports.

As a federal shutdown looms, many Smithsonian museums and national monuments in D.C. could close. NBC4 Washington outlines what’s affected and suggests alternative local attractions.

Washington, D.C. prepares major festivities for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring commemorative events, museum exhibits, parades, and concerts drawing visitors nationwide.

The Washington Post analyzed every U.S. county to determine the best places to raise a family, weighing schools, safety, housing, and opportunity in a sweeping, data-driven national ranking.

Crime in Washington, DC is rising unevenly, sparking concern among residents and policymakers. A new Council on Criminal Justice report breaks down trends, risks, and key safety measures.

Local businesses in a Washington border town face mounting losses as Trump’s trade war with Canada disrupts cross-border commerce, testing long-standing economic and social ties.

USA TODAY Sports projects Nebraska to meet new Big Ten foe UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl, spotlighting the Cornhuskers’ postseason hopes and an early test in their expanded conference era.