Author: Ava Thompson

The U.S. Education Department is partnering with conservative groups to develop new “patriotic” civics lessons, raising concerns among critics about politicization of classroom content.

On November 28, 2025, National Guard troops opened fire during a tense standoff, leaving multiple casualties and sparking nationwide outrage, CNN reported Friday.

As partisan rifts deepen, the Pentagon faces rare budget restraint. Washington’s clash over priorities, Ukraine and Israel aid, and debt limits will shape US defense spending in the year ahead.

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.

Heavy rains triggered fresh flooding across western Washington, swamping neighborhoods still recovering from the destructive 2021 storms and forcing new evacuations and road closures.

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.

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.

Pakistan’s prime minister visits Washington amid regional tensions and domestic challenges, raising questions over whether talks on security and economic ties mark change or mere continuity.

Once a dependable U.S. partner, Venezuela has become a symbol of estranged alliances. This article traces the political shifts, economic turmoil and mistrust that unraveled a decades-long relationship.

Donald Trump has claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was “captured” following reported US attacks, sparking confusion and denials as officials and media seek to verify the dramatic assertion.

The CIA has confirmed the Washington DC National Guard shooting suspect had prior ties to the agency, raising urgent questions over vetting, oversight, and security protocols.

Washington state’s governor has declared a state of emergency as relentless rains trigger widespread flooding, landslides and road closures, prompting evacuations and urgent rescue efforts.

Washington, DC residents voice unease over Trump’s National Guard deployment, fearing a militarized response to rising youth crime that fails to tackle deeper social and economic causes.

Facing sky-high expectations, the Washington Capitals enter the 2017 playoffs with a loaded roster and Presidents’ Trophy pedigree, knowing anything short of a Stanley Cup will be deemed a failure.

Donald Trump has labeled Chicago the “world’s most dangerous city,” yet data shows the four most violent US cities are in Republican-led states, challenging his crime narrative.

Donald Trump is intensifying rhetoric on urban crime, framing it as a central 2024 issue. Republican strategists believe a tough-on-crime stance can galvanize voters and win key swing states.

As Congress edges toward a shutdown, health care funding remains a flashpoint, with lawmakers divided over Medicaid, Medicare and pandemic-era programs that drive partisan gridlock.

National political groups are eyeing blue-collar Democrats after Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s surprise win, hoping her rural, working-class appeal can be replicated in key 2024 races.

Ashik Siddique outlines Democratic Socialists of America’s evolving role in U.S. politics on C-SPAN, examining electoral influence, policy priorities, and challenges facing the organization.