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Today: April 24, 2026
Today: April 24, 2026

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Business|Economy

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
Entertainment

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner

For the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Political

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Officials at the John F.

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Crime|Health|Technology|US

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
Arts|Crime|Election|Environment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
Arts|Political|US|World

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|World

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

U.S.

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Economy|Finance|US|World

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says

President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White

Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
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House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
Arts|Business|Entertainment

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?
Business|US|World

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors