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The Washington Post has announced major layoffs and a reduction in news coverage, marking a significant shift in its operations as the paper faces financial and digital challenges.
Donald Trump reportedly backs a 250ft triumphal arch in Washington DC that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial, sparking debate over symbolism, legacy and the capital’s skyline.
The Kennedy Center will suspend entertainment operations for two years, President Trump announced, raising concerns over cultural funding, jobs, and the future of major performing arts programs.
Donald Trump insists he supports legal immigration, but PBS analysis shows his administration’s policies reduced legal pathways, increased scrutiny, and reshaped who can enter the U.S.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Tehran will not yield to US pressure in stalled nuclear negotiations, insisting Iran’s atomic programme will continue within its own red lines.
“No Kings” rallies swept cities across the U.S. and Europe this weekend, with demonstrators denouncing rising authoritarianism. In Minnesota, Bruce Springsteen headlined a major PBS-covered march.
The United States has renewed threats of military action after Iran and Russia announced joint naval drills, raising tensions and concerns over security and stability in the region.
The Pentagon is weighing a shift of U.S. military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East, raising concerns among allies and lawmakers, The Washington Post reports.
PBS highlights eight key takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union, examining his economic claims, immigration vows and foreign policy stance amid a sharply divided Congress.
The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group departed Busan after joint drills with South Korea, underscoring U.S. commitment to regional security, deterrence, and alliance readiness.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will deploy 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., after two soldiers were shot near a federal facility, officials said.
Four people were killed in a stabbing attack in Washington state, US authorities said. A suspect is in custody as investigators work to determine a motive in the deadly incident.
A Washington Democrat has introduced a bill to block recent ICE hires from future police jobs, denouncing Trump’s border tactics as an “occupying force,” sparking heated national debate.
USA Today has appointed Washington Post veteran Jamie Stockwell as vice president of news, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its national reporting and digital journalism efforts.
The FBI has searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a probe involving a government contractor, raising concerns among press freedom advocates, NBC News reports.
Washington Commanders legend Joe Theismann, 66, is aiming for an unlikely comeback, vying for a spot on Team USA’s inaugural Olympic flag football squad, reports Sports Illustrated.
The latest BLS report shows the Seattle-area Consumer Price Index rising in February 2026, highlighting continued inflation pressures across key categories including housing and transportation.
A new Ipsos poll shows most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of tariffs, citing concerns over higher consumer prices and escalating trade tensions with key U.S. partners.
TCU completed a dramatic comeback to edge Washington, staving off a potential NCAA Tournament upset. The Horned Frogs rallied late, securing a hard-fought win and advancing in March Madness.
PBS provides live coverage and real-time analysis of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, tracking key policy pledges, congressional reaction, and early political fallout.