Year: 2026
PBS reconstructs how the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unfolded, tracing the rally-turned-riot, key moments of breached security, and officials’ frantic efforts to restore order.
Washington.org spotlights the Great American State Fair, showcasing regional food, live music, and family attractions that highlight the nation’s agricultural and cultural heritage.
A serial rapist has pleaded guilty to two decades-old murders after DNA from discarded chewing gum linked him to the crimes, prosecutors said, closing a long-unsolved New York case.
Trump’s trade agenda is upending decades of global economic policy, redrawing alliances and supply chains even as economists warn of instability, retaliation and mounting uncertainty.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, touring ahead of the expanded Club World Cup, praised the United States as “a welcoming country,” underscoring its growing role in global soccer.
The Senate has voted to extend a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, intensifying debate over privacy rights, oversight, and national security.
The US Secret Service has shot a gunman near the White House, officials say. The area was quickly secured as agents responded, and an investigation into the incident is now under way.
U.S. Capitol Police allege a Jan. 6 memorial plaque has been unlawfully concealed from public view, intensifying debates over transparency and how the Capitol commemorates the attack.
Former President Donald Trump will headline the National Mall’s 250th anniversary celebration after several scheduled performers withdrew, prompting concerns over politicization of the historic event.
Six people were injured in a stabbing at a Washington State high school, prompting a swift lockdown and heavy police response, authorities said, as investigators probe the motive.
As federal authorities assume a larger role in public safety, new data on violent and property crime in Washington, D.C. reveal mixed trends that complicate the narrative of a city in crisis.
The U.S. Navy plans to renovate its closed Washington Navy Yard museum while continuing to seek a site for a new flagship facility, balancing preservation needs with future expansion.
The Chicago Sky face the Washington Mystics on June 2. Here’s how to watch the WNBA clash, including TV channel, start time and live streaming details, courtesy of USA Today.
A US federal panel has approved Donald Trump’s proposal for a massive commemorative arch in Washington, DC, raising debate over its design, symbolism, and impact on the capital’s historic landscape.
Redwire has been named the official drone technology partner of the Washington Commanders, enhancing in-game experiences while supporting the team’s initiatives to honor and celebrate military service.
Donald Trump is set to attend a prayer gathering criticized by experts and faith leaders for promoting Christian nationalism, raising concerns about church-state boundaries and political polarization.
Washington is poised to outpace California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states in US inbound tourism, with major events this month set to drive higher arrivals, spending and revenue.
Amid rising antisemitism and political polarization, Holocaust education in U.S. schools remains inconsistent, with state mandates expanding unevenly and curricula under renewed scrutiny.
U.S. crime has fallen sharply since the pandemic, with homicides, robberies and property crimes down nationwide. Experts cite community programs and policing shifts, but warn some cities still face persistent violence.
A new GMAC analysis ranks top U.S. cities for entrepreneurs, weighing talent, capital access, and startup support. Emerging hubs challenge coastal giants in the race for innovation.