Author: Ava Thompson
Ava Thompson
A seasoned investigative journalist known for her sharp wit and tenacity.
Trinity Rodman scored and energized the attack as the USWNT routed Paraguay in a dominant friendly, showcasing depth, sharp finishing and early signs of cohesion ahead of future competitions.
Previewing TCU vs. Washington in the NCAA Second Round, we break down odds, expert picks and key matchups as both teams vie for a Sweet 16 berth in a tightly lined showdown.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Tehran will not yield to US pressure in stalled nuclear negotiations, insisting Iran’s atomic programme will continue within its own red lines.
The global sailing race will make a landmark stop in Washington, DC, this season, as Events DC announces waterfront festivities, fan experiences, and international teams on the Potomac.
Monumental Sports announced star skaters headlining the Legacy on Ice benefit, honoring victims of the 2025 Reagan National tragedy and raising critical support.
Violent crime is falling sharply in major U.S. cities, new data show, with homicides and robberies down significantly. Experts cite policing shifts and community programs as key drivers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will deploy 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., after two soldiers were shot near a federal facility, officials said.
A new Ipsos poll shows most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of tariffs, citing concerns over higher consumer prices and escalating trade tensions with key U.S. partners.
U.S. Soccer and members of the U.S. women’s national team have reached a $24 million settlement in their high-profile equal pay lawsuit, marking a landmark step toward pay parity in the sport.
The U.S. has logged a record trade deficit in goods, highlighting the limits of President Trump’s tariff strategy as imports outpace exports despite efforts to curb foreign competition.
USA Today columnist Christine Brennan announces she will stop using the Washington Redskins name, arguing the term is offensive and calling on media and fans to support a long-overdue change.
The House voted to roll back President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade agenda and raising questions about the future of U.S. trade policy.
The USS George Washington Strike Group arrived in Guam and Saipan, enhancing regional security and cooperation as part of routine operations, the U.S. Navy announced on navy.mil
A DC resident from a high-crime neighborhood challenges Trump’s rhetoric, arguing national debates ignore local realities, community resilience, and on-the-ground solutions.
Nestlé USA has named its coffee division head as the company’s next chief executive, signaling a strategic focus on its fast-growing beverage portfolio, The Business Journals reports.
A suspect linked to a Washington, DC, shooting has been charged with murder after a U.S. soldier died from his injuries, authorities said, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Donald Trump’s pledge to impose a sweeping national crime crackdown is poised to deepen political divisions and trigger fierce legal battles over policing powers and civil liberties.
A UW Medicine analysis finds U.S. schools that experienced shootings had fewer mental-health staff than national averages, raising concerns about prevention and student support.
U.S. authorities have seized a Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after a weeks-long maritime pursuit, Reuters reports, in a move likely to heighten tensions with Moscow and Caracas.
Violent crime is falling in Washington state and across the U.S., new data show, challenging public perception and political rhetoric that emphasize rising crime and disorder.