Author: Olivia Williams

A US judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, ruling its display violates federal guidelines and fueling fresh debate over political influence in cultural institutions.

Iran and the U.S. have entered a fragile 60-day window that could redefine their tense relationship, testing diplomatic resolve, nuclear ambitions, and regional power balances.

A Chinese firm hired a lobbying company linked to Donald Trump Jr. and soon secured a favorable U.S. policy outcome, raising fresh scrutiny over access, influence and foreign interests in Washington.

Freedom 250 has opened registration for nationwide events marking America’s 250th anniversary, WUSA9 reports, inviting communities to plan commemorations through 2026.

As college sports face financial turmoil and realignment chaos, Washington’s 111-page proposal aims to fix the system but instead layers on complexity, legal ambiguity, and fresh uncertainty.

President Trump ordered a surge of federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., citing unrest and threats to public safety, as critics warned of escalating tensions and civil liberties concerns.

Follow FOX 5 DC for live 2026 primary election results in the race for DC’s non-voting U.S. House delegate, including real-time vote tallies, key precinct updates, and expert analysis.

Angel Studios and 2521 Entertainment have acquired the animated musical franchise “David,” setting a holiday release. The deal marks a major move in family-focused faith-based content.

From the iconic Blossom Kite Festival to the National Cherry Blossom Parade, WUSA9 breaks down the must-see 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival events you can’t miss.

The Education Department is urging borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan to review their accounts and prepare for payments to resume, Spectrum News reports, as pandemic-era relief measures wind down.

The Trump administration has opened an investigation into New York City’s Department of Education over its treatment of a pro-Palestinian group, raising questions about free speech and political bias.

Washington is poised to outpace California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states in US inbound tourism, with major events this month set to drive higher arrivals, spending and revenue.

Several high-profile performers are withdrawing from a Trump-backed concert tied to America’s 250th anniversary, raising concerns over political optics, security, and the event’s rapidly shifting lineup.

As Gulf monarchies invest heavily in global sports, leagues and teams embrace the cash, raising fresh questions about sportswashing, shared culpability and the ethics of fandom.

The US Treasury secretary has confirmed plans for a new $250 bill featuring Donald Trump’s face, sparking debate over political symbolism, currency design, and precedent.

A new WorldAtlas review of crime data pinpoints the 1970s–1990s as peak decades for global violence, shaped by urban decline, drug wars, and shifting law‑enforcement strategies.

USAFacts analyzes federal and local data to clarify crime trends in the United States, breaking down violent and property offenses and revealing how rates vary over time and across communities.

A new Urban Institute report reveals how far students travel to school in choice-rich cities—Denver, Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington, DC—reshaping debates over access and equity.

As states assert greater control over education policy, debate grows over whether Washington’s role is truly receding or simply shifting. Chalkbeat examines the evidence.

A US judge has temporarily barred the government from reviewing materials seized from a Washington Post journalist, raising fresh concerns over press freedom and government overreach.