Year: 2026
The US-China Education Trust has relocated its operations to George Washington University, marking a new phase in academic and cultural collaboration between the United States and China.
Judge Jeanine Pirro calls for harsher penalties on parents after a viral DC youth crime video, arguing guardians must be held accountable as city leaders debate legal reforms.
A potential US ban on Chinese AI models could cost American businesses an estimated US$12 billion annually, industry analysts warn, raising concerns over innovation, competition and global tech supply chains.
Washington shines in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Awards, as fans nationwide honor the state’s top venues, events and athletic programs across multiple categories.
The George Washington Strike Group departed Da Nang, Vietnam, concluding a port visit focused on regional engagement, joint training, and strengthening U.S.-Vietnam defense cooperation.
IQAir’s Washington Wildfires map tracks active blazes, smoke, and air quality in real time, offering residents crucial data to assess health risks and plan safer routes.
From gilded properties to branded merchandise, Donald Trump has extended his personal label across the presidency, blurring lines between public office, promotion, and political image.
A powerful but unseen climate pattern is intensifying rainfall, swelling rivers and triggering destructive floods across the United States, a Washington Post analysis reveals.
ICYMI: The White House highlights new data showing violent crime continues to decline in major U.S. cities, marking a sustained post-pandemic drop in homicides and shootings.
The US Treasury has barred select journalists from a key G20 meeting in North Carolina, prompting press freedom concerns and scrutiny over media access to high-level economic talks.
Washington State has reportedly fired athletic director Anne McCoy, according to Sports Illustrated, signaling major upheaval in the Cougars’ athletic department and raising questions about the program’s future.
Top U.S. military leaders are privately warning Defense Secretary Hegseth against expanding operations in Iran, citing risks of regional escalation and strain on American forces.
Former US official Pete Hegseth warns the International Criminal Court could probe alleged US-linked boat strikes in Latin America, raising concerns over military accountability.
As extreme gerrymandering remaps U.S. districts, lawmakers increasingly choose their voters, deepening polarization, weakening accountability and reshaping the balance of national power.
Several America 250 commemorative events are being canceled or reworked amid funding and logistical setbacks, raising questions over how the nation will mark its semiquincentennial.
Washington’s clash with the International Criminal Court intensifies as US officials condemn war crimes probes involving allies, raising legal, diplomatic and sovereignty concerns on the global stage.
The collapse of U.S.-Canada talks highlights the limits of Trump’s hardline trade strategy, raising doubts about future negotiations and the stability of North American economic ties.
Seattle fans packed the stadium as the U.S. faced Belgium in a high-intensity World Cup clash. Explore our photo gallery capturing crucial moments, fan passion and dramatic action.
A year into the National Guard deployment, many DC residents say they feel trapped in a city under siege, with militarized streets, constant checkpoints and daily life reshaped by security fears.
A US aircraft carrier is set to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, signaling Washington’s intent to maintain a strong naval presence amid regional tensions.