Politics Aug 17 Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his July 4 celebration Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damage to his renovation projects in the nation's capital, often without evidence and sometimes despite opposing accounts from his officials.
Politics Aug 14 Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint.
Nation Aug 10 Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029 Residents and a new cadre of local officials see in it an unacceptable attempt by the federal government to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy.
Politics Aug 05 FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.
Politics Aug 05 North Carolina Rep. Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct The House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
Politics Aug 04 National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Nation Aug 04 Trump's arch could disrupt the significance of many of Washington's historical sites, National Park Service says The report says the arch would break alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge and Arlington House, formerly Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's home.
Nation Jun 29 America 250 brings extraordinary security challenge to Washington Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom. Federal law enforcement is preparing for one of the city's largest security operations.
Nation Jun 27 At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter The fair kicked off this week and is a run by Freedom 250, an organization created by President Donald Trump to run his administration's official events.
Politics Jun 24 Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler passed the torch Tuesday night to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them on Capitol Hill.