New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Judge rules National Guard deployment in DC illegal
A U.S. federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. was illegal.
Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
DC 'sandwich thrower' found not guilty of assaulting CBP officer with sub
A jury found Sean Dunn not guilty of assaulting a Customs and Border Protection officer with a Subway sandwich.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Arc de Trump: Proposed gateway to nation’s capital unveiled at White House
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall after less than a day
A statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared briefly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., before being removed by U.S. Park Police.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One
A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.
Entire US Constitution on display in DC for first time ever: Here's when
The entire U.S. Constitution will be on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., for two weeks.
Tramell Tillman becomes first Black actor to win Emmy for supporting drama actor
Tramell Tillman has officially made history with his emotional Emmy win on Sunday night.