Day: January 17, 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship, setting up a major test of the 14th Amendment’s scope and its guarantee of citizenship by birth.
The FBI has raided a Washington Post reporter’s home, seizing electronic devices in a move raising press freedom concerns, Al Jazeera reports, as officials cite an ongoing federal investigation.
Donald Trump’s emerging strategy to empower Europe’s nationalist parties is already in motion, raising alarms in EU capitals over potential shifts in transatlantic alliances.
Washington, DC glows in 2025 with dazzling holiday light displays, riverfront spectacles and festive neighborhood events drawing visitors to the nation’s capital all season long.
House Democrats say Education Department staff blocked their entry during a planned visit, escalating partisan tensions over oversight and transparency in higher education policy.
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether DC police manipulated crime statistics, raising concerns about data integrity and public trust in law enforcement.
As U.S. cities lock down, The Washington Post examines what qualifies as an essential business in 10 major metros, revealing sharp differences in what can stay open.
Rudy Martzke reshaped sports journalism, turning TV critics into headline-makers. The Washington Post revisits how his pioneering media beat changed how fans watch and talk about sports.