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Washington DC quietly shapes Hollywood, from script approvals to access to military hardware. New research reveals how political power brokers influence what audiences see on screen.
National Guard troops deployed across Washington, D.C., on Sunday, as authorities moved to bolster security and maintain order amid rising tensions and ongoing demonstrations.
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.
In Washington, the obvious thing is probably true. The Economist dissects how surface-level scandals, partisan theatrics and power plays often mask straightforward political motives.
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.
District officials and GOP lawmakers spar over the scale and visibility of National Guard troops in Washington, with critics questioning necessity as leaders defend security measures.
The White House was briefly locked down after a police officer shot an individual on the National Mall, officials said. Authorities are investigating the incident and the victim’s condition remains unclear.
Americans are divided over Trump’s attempted Washington makeover, with supporters praising bold disruption while critics warn of deepening political turmoil and institutional strain.
Sky News Australia reports filmmaker Ami Horowitz’s reaction to the overall drop in crime across Washington DC, crediting US President Donald Trump’s recent law-and-order crackdown.
Washington DC will host the Great American State Fair for 16 days, the largest of all US Freedom 250 events, highlighting culture, innovation, and family entertainment nationwide.
US authorities have arrested a suspect in the 2021 Washington, DC pipe bomb case, a key development in the long-running investigation into explosives found near political offices.
April brings cherry blossoms, parades, and cultural festivals to Washington, DC. TripSavvy highlights key events, from National Cherry Blossom celebrations to neighborhood fairs.
At Washington’s premier annual dinner, a night of political glamour unraveled into turmoil as disruptions escalated into violence, turning a marquee event into an unexpected crime scene.
From the National Mall fireworks to neighborhood parades and concerts, Washington, D.C. offers countless ways to mark Independence Day across the capital on July 4.
The US Forest Service will relocate its national headquarters from Washington DC to Salt Lake City, signaling a major shift in federal land management strategy across the American West.
US President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard and moved to federalise Washington DC’s police, citing a crime “crisis” despite official data showing overall crime rates continuing to fall.
Snopes examines claims that violent crime in Washington, D.C., is at a 30-year low, reviewing official crime data, historical context, and political rhetoric to assess the accuracy of the widely shared statistic.
National Guard troops will remain deployed on Washington, D.C., streets through 2026, officials confirmed, extending a security presence initially ordered after recent unrest.
Washington, DC has been selected as a host city for the 2022 Premier Rugby Sevens, Events DC announced, marking a major boost for the region’s growing professional rugby profile.
President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., citing a surge in violent crime and vowing a tougher federal response despite criticism from local officials.