Author: Samuel Brown

Washington.org spotlights the District’s dynamic entertainment and nightlife scene, from live music and theaters to late-night dining, cocktail bars and cultural events across the city.

Seattle’s Child examines Washington’s evolving gender-affirming care policies, the debate over trans youth in school sports, and how local families navigate shifting political tensions.

The U.S. has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, officials said, escalating enforcement of oil export curbs as Donald Trump linked the action to his administration’s hard line on Maduro.

As Congress nears a funding impasse, a potential government shutdown could weaken federal institutions, amplify executive influence and bolster Donald Trump’s political narrative.

Former President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela after a U.S. military operation allegedly led to the capture and jailing of Nicolás Maduro in New York, CBS News reports.

President Donald Trump and AstraZeneca unveiled a new US drug pricing deal at the White House, aiming to lower prescription costs and expand patient access, sources told Reuters.

A US appeals court ruled that former President Donald Trump can temporarily keep National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC, as legal challenges over his authority continue.

A U.S. House report accuses D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith of manipulating crime statistics to downplay rising violence, raising questions about transparency and public trust, NBC Washington reports.

As U.S. interest in Greenland resurfaces, experts weigh possible legal pathways to acquisition, the island’s strategic value, and the diplomatic, environmental and indigenous rights hurdles ahead.

A Washington-area dispute over what counts as real “rice” is pitting traditional growers against makers of cauliflower and grain blends, with labeling rules that could reshape future restaurant menu boards.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington marks a pivotal test for US-Saudi ties, as policymakers weigh strategic interests against human rights concerns.

The Kennedy Center unveils a dynamic lineup of theater, music, and dance this season, spotlighting premier artists, new productions, and special events for audiences of all ages.

Washington, DC glows in 2025 with dazzling holiday light displays, riverfront spectacles and festive neighborhood events drawing visitors to the nation’s capital all season long.

U.S. public education spending in 2025 shows rising per-pupil costs and expanding total outlays, according to new Education Data Initiative figures tracking nationwide investment trends.

Local businesses in a Washington border town face mounting losses as Trump’s trade war with Canada disrupts cross-border commerce, testing long-standing economic and social ties.

The Trump administration has appointed a special envoy for the Arctic, reviving interest in Greenland as a strategic asset. Trump says the U.S. “needs” Greenland for security and resource goals.

From parades to peaceful demonstrations, WUSA9 rounds up more than nine key Inauguration Day events, detailing what’s happening, where to go, and how security may affect your plans.

The U.S. House returned to Washington on Monday to vote on a deal aimed at ending the weeks-long government shutdown, as party leaders scrambled to secure enough support for passage.

Experts warn chronic understaffing at a key U.S. education statistics agency is slowing vital data collection, threatening policymakers’ ability to track learning loss and guide recovery efforts.

In a stunning overnight operation, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reshaping regional power dynamics and raising urgent questions about Washington’s next moves.