Year: 2026
Romania will host a week-long series of events in Washington, DC, celebrating its strategic partnership with the United States, featuring political, economic, and cultural dialogues.
A new analysis of global test scores shows U.S. students lagging behind peers in math and reading, raising concerns about economic competitiveness and education policy.
The U.S. Marshals Service Director says Washington, D.C. is safer following former President Trump’s crime crackdown, citing lower violent crime and expanded federal-local enforcement efforts.
A low-profile Chinese magnate dominates America’s Fourth of July fireworks, controlling a vast supply chain that fuels celebrations while raising questions over safety, pricing and U.S. dependence.
FOX Sports breaks down the Washington Wizards’ 2016-17 regular season with player awards, spotlighting John Wall’s leadership, Bradley Beal’s scoring surge and key contributions from the supporting cast.
A Connecticut congress member signals a return to traditional politics, warning that Republicans cannot afford to ignore Democrats, the Hartford Courant reports, as bipartisan engagement resurfaces.
President Trump has ordered marijuana reclassified to a lower drug schedule, a move that could ease research restrictions and reshape federal enforcement, PBS reports.
As a federal shutdown looms, many Smithsonian museums and national monuments in D.C. could close. NBC4 Washington outlines what’s affected and suggests alternative local attractions.
Washington, D.C. prepares major festivities for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring commemorative events, museum exhibits, parades, and concerts drawing visitors nationwide.
The Washington Post analyzed every U.S. county to determine the best places to raise a family, weighing schools, safety, housing, and opportunity in a sweeping, data-driven national ranking.
Crime in Washington, DC is rising unevenly, sparking concern among residents and policymakers. A new Council on Criminal Justice report breaks down trends, risks, and key safety measures.
Local businesses in a Washington border town face mounting losses as Trump’s trade war with Canada disrupts cross-border commerce, testing long-standing economic and social ties.
USA TODAY Sports projects Nebraska to meet new Big Ten foe UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl, spotlighting the Cornhuskers’ postseason hopes and an early test in their expanded conference era.
Venezuela has launched an “exploratory process” to restore formal diplomatic ties with the United States, signaling a potential thaw in relations after years of sanctions and political tensions.
Washington National Opera will depart the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming in honor of Donald Trump, raising questions about arts funding, politics, and cultural identity.
Egypt’s deepening economic crisis is testing domestic stability, reshaping regional alignments, and forcing Washington to recalibrate its policy toward a key Middle East partner.
ASM Microbe, the flagship meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, convenes scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to discuss breakthroughs shaping the future of microbial science.
U.S. Education Secretary visited a Lancaster community school, praising its “it takes a village” approach as a model for supporting students’ academic, social and emotional needs.
U.S. crime rates declined nationwide in 2024, according to new FBI data, with drops in violent and property crimes. Ohio Capital Journal reports experts cite policing, policy shifts and community programs.
Washingtonian’s “Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025” spotlights power brokers reshaping policy, culture, and business in the nation’s capital, from rising strategists to veteran dealmakers.