Day: March 9, 2026
Most of the U.S. government is shut down amid a funding lapse, disrupting services nationwide, but congressional leaders signal a deal is near and expect operations to resume early next week, NBC News reports.
Newly surfaced documents reveal how Colonel Tom Parker blocked Elvis Presley’s planned London concerts, shedding light on the manager’s visa fears and the star’s lost British debut.
American University’s School of Education expands its portfolio, offering innovative undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed to prepare future educators and policy leaders.
Four people have been arrested in Washington after an alleged hate crime attack on a trans woman, authorities said, as police investigate motives and community leaders condemn the violence.
Capital One Arena and Gallery Place have been named Washington, D.C.’s top real estate deals, highlighting strong investor confidence and renewed momentum in the downtown commercial market.
Michigan overpowered Washington to capture the national championship, dominating on defense and controlling the ground game. Key plays, turnovers and late drives sealed the Wolverines’ historic title win.
The Justice Department’s headquarters now features a projection of Donald Trump’s face, sparking debate over political symbolism, neutrality, and the department’s role in U.S. democracy.
A Washington Post columnist reflects on how creeping polarization, disinformation, and civic apathy—not dramatic coups—quietly emerged as the most insidious threats to American democracy.
Future Soldier Technology USA 2026 will spotlight next‑generation gear, AI-driven systems and battlefield connectivity, as defense leaders gather to shape the future of American combat readiness.
Washington state has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging mishandling of federal student loans and inadequate protections for vulnerable borrowers.
President Trump has ordered federal law enforcement officers to patrol Washington, D.C. streets, intensifying security amid ongoing protests, USA Today reports.
A Tokyo-based prosthetic leg manufacturer has chosen Ashburn for its U.S. headquarters, aiming to expand its North American footprint and tap into the region’s growing medtech market.
President Donald Trump has announced Washington, D.C., as the host city for the 2027 NFL Draft, The Athletic reports, in a move highlighted by The New York Times.
A man was arrested after allegedly running toward the U.S. Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said, prompting a swift security response and renewed safety concerns.