Author: Jackson Lee

Sphere Entertainment, Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced plans to develop a new Sphere venue at National Harbor, expanding the region’s entertainment and tourism offerings.

National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died following a Washington DC shooting, Donald Trump confirmed. Authorities are investigating the incident as tributes pour in.

Authorities are identifying victims and probing the background of the suspected gunman in the DC National Guard shooting, as investigators piece together motives and timeline.

Washington, Vermont and Maine have enacted laws requiring textured hair education in all cosmetology schools, joining five other states advancing inclusive, culturally competent beauty training.

Police departments increasingly rely on facial recognition despite known flaws, a Washington Post probe finds, leading to wrongful arrests and sidestepping internal safeguards.

As violent crime surged in Washington, D.C., some residents welcomed former President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard, arguing it restored order while igniting fierce debate over civil liberties.

DHL has announced an expansion of its retail presence in the Washington, D.C. area, adding new locations to improve customer access, enhance shipping convenience, and support regional growth.

The Senate’s narrow budget vote advances Trump’s tax agenda but exposes Republican rifts, raises doubts about fiscal discipline, and sets up bruising fights over healthcare and future spending.

A Washington sanctuary policy faces scrutiny after officials declined an ICE detainer for an undocumented truck driver accused in a multi-car crash involving a school bus, DHS reports.

Washington Monthly profiles the reporter who tried to make Americans love politics again, tracing how his sharp insights, human stories, and relentless curiosity reshaped campaign coverage.

Catastrophic flooding in Washington state has forced mass evacuations, swamped roads and damaged homes. Officials warn more heavy rain is forecast, raising the threat of further flooding.

Washington state is grappling with “historic” flooding as relentless storms inundate communities, forcing evacuations, swamping roads and raising concerns over infrastructure and safety.

A National Guardsman wounded in the Washington, DC shooting is showing encouraging signs of recovery, as new details emerge about the suspected gunman’s background and possible motives.

President Donald Trump has signed a stopgap funding bill, temporarily averting a government shutdown. The measure extends federal funding as lawmakers continue budget negotiations.

Washington and Lee University, a historic liberal arts institution in Lexington, Virginia, is navigating debates over tradition, identity, and the role of its namesakes in modern campus life.

Donald Trump’s vow to shut down the Education Department has reignited debate over federal power in schools, testing legal limits and reshaping the 2024 campaign’s policy stakes.

The Peoria Journal Star profiles every standout who leapt from Washington’s Tournament of Champions hardwood to the NBA, tracing their prep glory, college rise and professional impact.

Donald Trump is calling for a sweeping nationwide crime crackdown. Beyond Washington, he could pressure state officials, influence policing priorities, and shape public sentiment on law and order.

Donald Trump condemned the Washington DC shooting of National Guard members as “an act of terror,” vowing tougher immigration scrutiny as authorities probe motives and suspects.

Shakira’s sudden tour cancellations in Boston and Washington DC have rattled fans and travel plans, as Atlanta, San Antonio, Houston, San Diego and Las Vegas may now face similar disruption.