Author: Charlotte Adams

In Washington, the obvious thing is probably true. The Economist dissects how surface-level scandals, partisan theatrics and power plays often mask straightforward political motives.

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near the White House, prompting a brief security lockdown as officers searched the area. No injuries or arrests were immediately reported.

A History.com feature revisits how America’s Founding Fathers warned that partisan factions could divide the young republic, examining early debates that still echo in today’s polarized politics.

The Washington Commanders unveiled a redesigned uniform Thursday, highlighting bold burgundy and gold accents. Team officials say the look honors franchise history while signaling a modern era.

The Washington Post’s animated analysis traces how America’s political divide has widened over decades, visualizing partisan shifts, polarized voting patterns and regional realignments.

The Senate has rejected a Trump-backed proposal to ban transgender athletes from competing in female sports, dealing a setback to Republican efforts to reshape national sports policy.

Nestlé USA will relocate its headquarters and more than 700 jobs to Rosslyn, marking a major corporate shift that bolsters Northern Virginia’s growing business hub.

Gulf states are pouring oil wealth into soccer, golf and Formula One, challenging Western dominance and using sport to project power, reshape economies and burnish global influence.

Unidentified drones spotted over a Florida military base housing Sens. Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth have sparked serious security concerns, prompting investigations by federal and military officials.

The Trump administration signals a shift toward intensified economic pressure on Iran, preparing new sanctions and diplomatic measures as tensions rise over Tehran’s regional influence.

Tehran is weighing a new ceasefire proposal as mixed messages from Washington cloud prospects for de-escalation, officials say, underscoring tense US-Iran dynamics.

Donald Trump warned in a PBS News interview that “lots of bombs” could start going off if an Iran ceasefire expires, raising fresh concerns over escalating regional tensions.

As Washington joins the Big Ten, Huskies Wire breaks down UW’s high-powered offense, physical defense and recruiting footprint, offering Big Ten fans a snapshot of the league’s newest contender.

US prosecutors have charged the suspect in the US press gala shooting with attempting to kill former President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera reports, as investigators probe possible political motives.

Gunfire erupted outside a Trump press dinner, triggering panic among attendees and prompting a swift security lockdown. Footage shows guests scrambling as authorities secure the scene.

Prediction market operators are intensifying lobbying efforts in Washington, seeking to block stricter U.S. regulations they say threaten innovation, investor access and the industry’s future.

Legal scholars say Donald Trump’s efforts to turn his criminal cases into political weapons may energize supporters in the short term but risk eroding broader public backing and legal options.

The Washington Capitals’ Caps Care Year in Review highlights expanded youth hockey programs, increased rink access, and player-led clinics designed to develop skills and grow the game across the region.

Washington state has filed suit against the Trump administration’s Education Department, challenging its demand for detailed college admissions data on students’ race and sex.

A Washington Post column argues conservatives denouncing “identity politics” increasingly use identity-based appeals themselves, revealing a paradox at the heart of today’s culture wars.