Author: Victoria Jones

The U.S.-Syria Business Council launched in Washington, D.C., aiming to strengthen bilateral trade ties, encourage private investment, and foster economic cooperation between the two nations.

A banner featuring conservative activist Charlie Kirk was briefly displayed on the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., raising questions over political messaging on federal property.

A federal judge’s ruling broadens the use of obstruction charges in Washington, giving prosecutors a potent new tool in politically charged cases across the capital.

The House passed a measure protecting Haitian immigrants from deportation, directly challenging Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda and exposing deep divisions in federal policy.

A Jeep dealer is offering a free Wrangler to customers legally named George Washington if Team USA wins it all, turning a patriotic promotion into a high-stakes bet for a lucky few

Aerial images reveal Trump’s $14.2m Scottish golf resort makeover has produced one striking new feature: a vivid blue pool, sparking debate over spending, optics and environmental impact.

The US Secret Service has shot a gunman near the White House, officials say. The area was quickly secured as agents responded, and an investigation into the incident is now under way.

A flesh-eating screwworm detected in Texas is raising alarms among ranchers and veterinarians, as experts warn the parasite could threaten U.S. cattle herds and trigger costly control measures.

Former generals voice concern as Trump pushes to broaden the National Guard’s role, raising questions about politicization, federal authority, and the balance of civil-military power.

D.C.’s hospitality sector is gearing up for America 250, investing in hotels, restaurants and attractions as leaders anticipate a tourism surge and lasting economic boost.

As violent crime surges in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump is vowing a “federal takeover” of the city’s law enforcement, escalating political tensions over public safety.

The Baltimore Banner will expand its sports coverage into Washington, D.C., following The Washington Post’s decision to shutter its sports desk, Awful Announcing reported Wednesday.

A new Capital-Journal editorial argues Kansans would be better served if elected officials put community needs above party loyalty, urging leaders to prioritize solutions over partisan battles.

President Trump condemned Iran’s response to a recent U.S.-backed peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” CBS News reports, signaling rising tensions and dim prospects for renewed talks.

Authorities are piecing together the background of Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected Washington press dinner gunman, as investigators probe his motives, movements and potential warning signs.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings spotlight the District of Columbia’s top public middle schools, highlighting academic performance, equity, and student readiness.

New research on U.S. bail reforms shows that releasing more defendants before trial has not increased crime rates, challenging long-held fears about public safety impacts.

Iran warns the US is risking a new crisis after President Trump set a 10–15 day deadline for a fresh nuclear deal, raising tensions and uncertainty over the 2015 accord.

Small business owners describe how Trump’s tariffs raised costs, squeezed profits and disrupted supply chains, forcing layoffs, price hikes and hard choices in communities nationwide.

As states pass diverging laws on curriculum, race, gender and book access, U.S. students increasingly face two starkly different school systems split along partisan lines.