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The Supreme Court weighs arguments on Trump’s bid to alter birthright citizenship, as justices question presidential power and constitutional intent in a closely watched PBS-covered hearing.
NBC News reports the suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman had writings about targeting Trump administration officials, raising questions over motive and security.
The US is deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East despite a ceasefire involving Iran, raising questions over Washington’s strategy and the future stability of the region.
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.
As Washington weighs a potential war on Iran, critics say it reflects a long US pattern of shifting the human and economic costs of conflict onto other nations and fragile regions.
Israel’s strikes in Lebanon killed seven people as officials in Washington announced an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire, raising cautious hopes for de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.
County employment and wages in Washington showed mixed trends in Q3 2025, as new BLS data reveal gains in tech hubs, slower growth in rural areas, and widening regional disparities.
A veteran Trump reporter recounts a decade of covering his rise, revealing at the White House correspondents’ dinner how the Trump-era darkness felt suddenly immediate and dangerously close.
Iran’s latest proposal outlines steps on sanctions relief and nuclear limits, but Washington has reacted cautiously, seeking clarifications while keeping diplomatic channels open.
The Justice Department will permit firing squads for federal executions, NPR reports, marking a major shift in capital punishment policy amid ongoing legal and ethical debates.
Ukraine’s prime minister says a Washington visit has strengthened her confidence in continued U.S. military and financial support, despite political tensions and aid fatigue in parts of Congress.
A University of Washington student was found fatally stabbed near campus, authorities said. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are seeking tips from the public.
Iran has received President Trump’s 15-point plan to end the conflict, according to reports, as the U.S. leader says the sides are “in negotiations right now,” CNBC has reported.
Donald Trump vowed to renovate what he called the “filthy” Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, criticizing its upkeep and pledging a full overhaul if he returns to the White House.
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on the Iran conflict, outlining military actions, justifying his strategy, and pledging to avoid a prolonged war while defending US interests.
The White House is weighing options, including potential military measures, to acquire Greenland, officials say, in a move drawing global attention and raising concern among US allies.
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near the White House, prompting a brief security lockdown as officers searched the area. No injuries or arrests were immediately reported.
Former President Donald Trump holds an urgent news conference following a reported shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, addressing security concerns and calling for a swift investigation.
Washington’s Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought on April 8, citing dismal snowpack levels that threaten water supplies, agriculture, fish habitats, and wildfire readiness.
King Charles arrived in Washington today, aiming to reinvigorate the US-UK relationship amid global tensions, with talks expected to focus on security, climate, and trade.