Year: 2026
The Trump administration has excluded nursing and teaching degrees from its list of “professional” programs, raising concerns about federal support, career pathways, and the value placed on essential public service professions.
Millions of Americans are surrendering control of their thermostats to utilities and tech firms, trading autonomy for rebates, energy savings and help stabilizing the overtaxed power grid.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place at Washington’s Kennedy Center, FOX Sports announced, marking a high-profile milestone as nations learn their paths to the expanded global tournament.
A man accused in the National Guard shooting pleaded not guilty during a court appearance from his hospital bed, as prosecutors detailed the charges and ongoing investigation.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Air Force conducted a joint medevac of multiple passengers from a cruise ship off the Washington coast, officials said, underscoring strong cross-border rescue coordination.
Dick Cheney, the hard-line vice president who reshaped executive power and dominated Washington’s national security debates after 9/11, has died at 84, his family announced.
The Indiana Fever faced the Washington Mystics in a hard-fought WNBA matchup, and IndyStar’s photos capture every key moment, from clutch baskets to intense defensive stands on the court.
The Manhattan Institute argues Trump is correct to spotlight Washington, D.C.’s surge in violent crime, citing rising homicides, carjackings, and public safety concerns across the nation’s capital.
The Washington Conference on the Americas, hosted by AS/COA, convenes top U.S. and Latin American leaders to debate regional policy, economic ties, and democratic governance.
Washington’s long-awaited Stanley Cup triumph has ignited rare, citywide euphoria, uniting politicians and fans alike and confirming DC’s evolution into a passionate, bona fide sports town.
Afghan community leaders in the US have appealed to Donald Trump after a tragic Washington DC shooting, urging action to address safety concerns and protect vulnerable immigrants.
As debate over congressional term limits resurfaces, Britannica examines their history, constitutional challenges, and potential impact on U.S. political power and accountability.
As schools ban phones, lunchrooms are buzzing again. Board games, sketchpads and face-to-face chatter are replacing screens, reshaping social life and student culture.
Experts warn chronic understaffing at a key U.S. education statistics agency is slowing vital data collection, threatening policymakers’ ability to track learning loss and guide recovery efforts.
Property crime rates varied sharply across U.S. states in 2023, Statista data show, with Western and Southern states generally recording higher incidents than many Northeastern regions.
President Trump is broadening tariffs beyond trade disputes, using them as leverage on national security issues, raising concerns among allies and experts about global economic stability.
Drone footage captured by the BBC reveals widespread flooding across Washington state, with swollen rivers, submerged roads and homes, and emergency crews racing to assist stranded residents.
In a stunning overnight operation, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reshaping regional power dynamics and raising urgent questions about Washington’s next moves.
The Senate’s narrow budget vote advances Trump’s tax agenda but exposes Republican rifts, raises doubts about fiscal discipline, and sets up bruising fights over healthcare and future spending.
Snowflake Lane’s dazzling finale headlines this weekend’s holiday festivities, joined by seasonal stage shows, markets and family-friendly events across the Seattle area.