Month: January 2026
A suspect in the DC National Guard shooting will face first-degree murder charges, according to Jeanine Pirro, ABC News reports, as authorities intensify their investigation.
Democratic Senate leader rules out another government shutdown as lawmakers unveil new funding bills, signaling momentum toward averting a fiscal standoff in Washington.
U.S. childhood vaccination rates are falling, raising concerns about the return of preventable diseases. New data let parents compare immunization levels at their own schools nationwide.
A D.C. police commander has been suspended amid allegations of altering crime statistics, raising concerns over transparency and public trust, NBC4 Washington reports.
Future Commanders stadium has been named a potential venue for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, positioning the Washington region for a major economic and tourism boost.
Oddsmakers have set an early line for Washington vs. UCLA in Week 13 of the 2025 season, with the Huskies opening as favorites as bettors gauge Pac-12 title and playoff implications.
With Iran’s economy reeling and regional pressures mounting, Trump still faces no clear path to a decisive victory, as escalating US-Iran tensions risk deeper instability and unpredictable fallout.
The Justice Department has reaffirmed that its attorneys, agents and investigators are barred from pursuing politically motivated probes or prosecutions, watchdog group CREW emphasized this week.
The PWHL shattered the U.S. women’s hockey attendance record at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., underscoring the league’s rapid growth and surging fan interest.
Despite broad acknowledgment of slavery as America’s original sin, many U.S. schools still treat it superficially, raising questions about curriculum gaps, politics and historical denial
President Trump has moved to federalize DC police as National Guard troops are expected to arrive Tuesday, intensifying security and sparking debate over law enforcement powers.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington marks a pivotal test for US-Saudi ties, as policymakers weigh strategic interests against human rights concerns.
Forbes has ranked the Washington Commanders among the world’s most valuable sports teams, underscoring the franchise’s surging market worth and renewed commercial appeal.
Authorities are identifying victims and probing the background of the suspected gunman in the DC National Guard shooting, as investigators piece together motives and timeline.
A relative says the suspected gunman in the National Guard shooting once served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, raising questions about his past and possible military ties.
An increasing number of disillusioned U.S. expatriates are renouncing their citizenship, citing political polarization, gun violence and high tax burdens as reasons they no longer feel proud to be American.
Discover Washington, DC’s top winter happenings in our January-February 2026 events calendar, from inaugural cultural festivals to political spotlights and museum showcases.
Washington University surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital have successfully performed the first fully robotic liver transplant in the U.S., marking a major milestone in surgical innovation.
Crime in the U.S. declined in 2025, continuing a post-pandemic drop. But experts caution the trend may be fragile, hinging on policing, economics, and community investment.
Cushman & Wakefield is reshaping Washington DC’s commercial real estate market, as tenants, investors and developers adapt to shifting office demand and evolving urban priorities.