Month: January 2026
Al Jazeera examines Donald Trump’s evolving stance on Venezuela, detailing proposed sanctions, pressure on President Maduro, and the potential impact on regional politics and US-Latin America relations.
A new Pew Research Center report finds Americans deeply dissatisfied with both parties’ leaders, underscoring mounting frustration and polarization in Washington politics.
Donald Trump has claimed that constructing a triumphal arch in Washington DC is his domestic policy chief’s top priority, raising questions over symbolism and policy focus.
Actor Stephen Graham reportedly misplaced his Golden Globe following a mix-up at a US airport, prompting an internal review and renewed questions about award security.
Dunbar High School, a pioneering Black public school in Washington, D.C., is profiled by Britannica for its trailblazing principals, renowned alumni, and enduring role in U.S. educational history.
A Reuters analysis examines Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, revealing mixed results. While some violent crime indicators fell, broader trends and local factors complicate claims of success.
U.S. companies are preparing price increases as they brace for Donald Trump’s proposed global tariffs, warning consumers could face higher costs and disrupted supply chains.
Othello senior Ethan Signorelli has been named to the USA TODAY High School Sports All-USA Washington Baseball Team, earning statewide recognition after a standout season on the mound and at the plate.
Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., authorities say. An Afghan national who reportedly worked with the CIA is in custody as investigators probe the motive and circumstances.
As chaos engulfed federal agencies in 2017, norms unraveled and long‑standing safeguards buckled, revealing how one presidency could upend the machinery of American governance.
The Pentagon has released a schedule of events to mark America’s 250th birthday, featuring ceremonies, educational programs and tributes honoring the nation’s military history.
Graduate School USA, a longtime training ground for federal employees, is set to be sold, raising questions about the future of government workforce development programs.
As Trump’s DC crime emergency nears expiration, officials and residents are questioning the scope and necessity of the National Guard deployment amid concerns over civil liberties.
The US has reportedly set a 2027 deadline for Europe to assume primary responsibility for NATO’s defense, officials told Reuters, signaling a major strategic shift in transatlantic security.
The Bears’ resurgent rushing attack may have revived their offense, but it reportedly came at a cost, dimming hopes of hiring Eric Bieniemy and reshaping the team’s coaching search.
As U.S. interest in Greenland resurfaces, experts weigh possible legal pathways to acquisition, the island’s strategic value, and the diplomatic, environmental and indigenous rights hurdles ahead.
US President Donald Trump warned Washington will “be watching” and could act if Iran cracks down violently on anti-government demonstrators, as protests spread across several cities.
In Washington, seasoned experts face waning influence as political polarization, populist skepticism and rapid media cycles erode traditional authority and reshape policy debates.
DC Ghana Week returns to Washington, DC from October 7–12, 2024, with a full slate of cultural, business, and community events. Details and registration available at eventsdc.com.
Foreign student enrollment in the U.S. is undergoing a major shift, as new data reveal changing source countries, fields of study and campus destinations across six key charts.