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U.S. public executions once drew massive crowds, blending punishment with spectacle. Legal reforms, shifting moral views and concerns over disorder led states to move executions behind prison walls.
The Trump-Xi summit in Washington, DC, spotlighted trade tensions, security concerns, and global influence, as both leaders sought common ground while defending core national interests.
Trump’s summit with Xi in Washington highlighted sharp divides on trade, Taiwan, and security, but also tentative pledges to keep dialogue open and avoid further escalation.
PBS examines Donald Trump’s renewed push to restrict birthright citizenship, exploring the legal hurdles, constitutional questions and potential impact on immigrant families.
China emerges strengthened from Xi’s summit with Trump, as lavish ceremony overshadows policy gains, signaling Beijing’s confidence and Washington’s diminishing leverage
Iran condemned expanded U.S. sanctions on Monday, vowing to resist economic pressure even as it accused Washington of quietly seeking renewed talks to ease regional tensions.
Artificial intelligence is quietly rewriting the rules of the U.S. economy, transforming jobs, wages and productivity in sectors from logistics to law—often in ways few policymakers foresaw.
West Virginia National Guard members assisted local first responders after a shooting in Washington, providing medical support, security, and logistics as authorities secured the area.
Iran condemned planned new US sanctions, denouncing them as hostile and unjustified. Tehran warned the measures would undermine diplomatic efforts and escalate regional tensions.
Analysts warn the Iran war has drawn Washington into its most complex Middle East entanglement yet, as shifting alliances and open-ended aims deepen the risk of a prolonged quagmire.
Trump and Xi traded sharp words over AI, trade and Iran in tense talks, yet both leaders signaled a desire to avoid escalation and preserve fragile stability in U.S.-China relations.
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey insists corruption is rife in Washington, as ABC News reports on his stark warning and its implications for US-Australia political relations.
Some Washington residents are receiving unexpected $90 checks linked to Medicare plan adjustments, leaving many confused about eligibility, payment sources and how long the refunds will continue.
A PBS analysis finds the Trump administration is taking longer to approve disaster aid and more often denying requests from Democratic-led states, raising concerns over politicized relief decisions.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, tackling trade, security, and diplomacy. Here are five key takeaways shaping future U.S.-China relations.
The U.S. has paused airstrikes on Iran-linked targets for a second night as diplomatic talks show progress, officials say, signaling a tentative shift from military action to negotiation.
After a deadly paper mill explosion shattered a Washington community, residents are turning to a pivotal US House race, hoping new leadership will deliver answers, oversight and lasting change.
President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Sean P. Duffy, United Airlines, and MWAA announce a sweeping modernization plan to expand capacity, boost jobs, and transform Washington Dulles International Airport.
A white supremacist group marched near the U.S. Capitol on the Fourth of July, alarming onlookers and prompting a visible law enforcement response, Spectrum News reported.
The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is reportedly facing bankruptcy, according to the Washington Post, raising concerns over funding, programming, and the future of US performing arts.