Author: Olivia Williams

The University of Washington School of Law has joined a growing list of institutions withdrawing from U.S. News & World Report rankings, citing concerns over equity, access, and the impact on diverse applicants.

PBS revisits George Washington’s ascent from surveyor to revolutionary leader, tracing how battlefield fame, political savvy and early biographers forged the enduring mythic father of a nation.

Families in the DC area can ring in the New Year with kid-friendly festivals, early countdowns, and fireworks-free celebrations across the region, TripSavvy reports.

Blavity News breaks down what to know about “Love Island USA” Season 6 contestant Kendall Washington, from his background and on-villa connections to how he’s shaking up the summer dating series.

Washington DC battles a surge in public anxiety over crime as officials dispute data interpretations, residents report rising violence, and police confront shifting patterns in urban offending.

Comcast and the Seattle Sports Commission united in Burien to honor veterans, bringing Team USA spirit through community events, athlete visits, and special programming.

World leaders, mining executives and strategists convene at Trump’s critical minerals summit to debate supply security, geopolitical leverage and the race to control future green technologies.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed he is under investigation but insists he will not yield to pressure from former President Donald Trump, reaffirming the Fed’s independence in setting monetary policy.

Democrats seek a clean funding bill and Ukraine aid, while Republicans push for deep spending cuts and border limits as a partial US government shutdown looms.

Thousands of guns recovered at U.S. crime scenes reveal complex trafficking routes, gaps in regulation, and patterns of violence, NPR reports, raising questions about enforcement and reform.

A recent analysis finds that, for the first time, most U.S. public school students come from low-income families, reshaping classroom realities and straining already limited education resources.

Trump escalated his clash with D.C. officials over rising crime, threatening a “complete federal takeover” of the city’s governance, Time Magazine reports, amid tense debate over local control

Donald Trump has unveiled plans for “Patriot Games” in 2026, a nationwide spectacle of parades, rallies, and military pageantry to mark the United States’ 250th birthday.

A sweeping federal education overhaul is underway as Washington leaders clash over standards, funding, and accountability, raising stakes for schools, teachers, and millions of U.S. students.

Donald Trump has threatened to declare a national emergency to compel Washington DC police cooperation, escalating tensions over local authority and federal intervention in law enforcement.

Economists warn the U.S. may slip into recession before any of Donald Trump’s promised economic “golden age” materializes, as slowing growth and rising risks cloud the outlook.

Two weeks after President Trump’s crackdown in Washington, new figures show mixed results, with some crimes falling slightly while others remain steady, raising questions over the policy’s impact.

Washington State has poured unprecedented resources into facilities, coaching and recruiting, transforming the Cougars into a resurgent force in college football relevance.

Washington has escalated efforts to curb China’s tech rise, tightening export controls, restricting advanced chips and pressuring allies, as both powers vie for dominance in critical technologies.

A new PBS report examines how a rising class of billionaires has cemented outsized political influence, shaping policy through campaign donations, lobbying, and control of key media platforms.