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House Republicans move to codify President Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, backing a bill led by Rep. Mike Johnson that aims to strengthen penalties and bolster public safety in the nation’s capital.

A Washington Post report finds 1 in 3 Americans now say violence against the government can be justified, citing deep political polarization and grievances linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington’s vote-by-mail system, in place statewide since 2011, offers a real-time test of expanded absentee voting as the nation debates election security and access.

Former President Donald Trump says King Charles III will visit the U.S. in late April and attend a state dinner at the White House, CBS News reports, citing Trump’s comments on the upcoming royal trip.

US authorities have arrested a suspect in the 2021 Washington, DC pipe bomb case, a key development in the long-running investigation into explosives found near political offices.

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Washington is in talks with India over potential purchases of Venezuelan oil, the US envoy said, signaling a possible shift in sanctions policy and new energy cooperation between the two countries.

A man suspected of shooting an Israeli embassy employee and her husband in Washington faces murder and hate crime charges, as investigators probe possible antisemitic motives.

President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., citing a surge in violent crime and vowing a tougher federal response despite criticism from local officials.

As Americans shoulder mounting costs from the Iran war and the DHS shutdown, Washington lawmakers depart the capital, sparking outrage and questions over stalled governance.

U.S. students continue to fall behind peers in East Asia and Europe in reading, math and science, new international exam results show, raising concerns about schools and policy.

The Kennedy Center, reshaped under Trump, lists no Black History Month events after multiple cancellations, prompting questions over cultural priorities and institutional commitment.

The U.S. women’s hockey team has declined President Trump’s invitation to attend the State of the Union, The Athletic reports, in a move highlighting ongoing tensions with the White House.

The U.S. Mint has approved a Trump commemorative gold coin for America’s 250th anniversary, PBS reports, sparking debate over partisanship, presidential legacies, and national symbols.

A wealthy financier is reshaping political influence by pouring millions into ballot measures, bypassing traditional campaigns and raising fresh questions about money and democracy.

U.S. senators have reintroduced the “No Fakes” bill, targeting AI-generated deepfakes in entertainment and beyond, aiming to protect performers’ likenesses and tighten digital rights.

USA Today has appointed Jamie Stockwell as its next top editor, marking a major leadership shift amid digital expansion efforts, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Construction along Washington Street is drawing attention as new commercial projects rise. The Peoria Journal Star breaks down what’s being built and how it may reshape the corridor.

Washington state’s Attorney General warns families as an education software company again faces scrutiny for deceptive practices, renewing consumer protection concerns.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met leading US business and financial figures in Washington, highlighting investment opportunities and deepening economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United States.