Washington, D.C.

New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center

4:37pm February 12, 2025

"It is a great honor to be chairman of the Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!" Trump said.

President Trump Signs Executive Orders At The White House

Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know

6:06pm February 08, 2025

President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington, D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.

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"Stumpy" is seen on the edge of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Stumpy, along with 150 other trees around the basin, will be cut down later this spring as part of a project to rebuild and raise the seawalls around the basin.

National

Photos: See D.C.'s cherry blossoms in peak bloom, bid farewell to 'Stumpy'

11:07am March 25, 2024

Later this spring, 158 of the cherry blossom trees will be cut down as part of a project to rebuild and raise the seawalls around the Tidal Basin.

President Joe Biden walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral on a surprise visit on Feb. 20.

Politics & Government

A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

5:01am December 28, 2023

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.

Ashley Close, staff attorney at Children's Law Center, right, checks in with Dr. Ankita Khandai, center, and Dr. Candice Dawes, left, at Children's National's Anacostia clinic in Washington, D.C. Close works with doctors to help them fight for healthy living conditions for patients. Medical-legal partnerships like this are spreading nationwide.

Health & Safety

When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

6:41am November 20, 2023

by Maria Godoy

Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.

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Hundreds of staff members at American University in Washington, D.C., say they are planning to go on strike Monday over complaints of unfair working conditions and low wages. Here, students are seen walking on campus.

American University staffers plan to strike over working conditions and low wages

1:58pm August 22, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

More than 91% of American University's staff voted in favor of the week-long strike, according to the union.

Olivia Rodrigo performs during her 2022 SOUR Tour at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2022 in New York City. She spoke up in support of abortion rights while performing in Washington, D.C. this week.

Olivia Rodrigo voices support for abortion rights onstage during her concert in D.C.

2:10pm May 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

"I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion," the pop star said, prompting cheers from the audience.

Convinced the election was stolen, thousands of Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 as Congress counts and certifies the Electoral College vote.

What We Know So Far: A Timeline Of Security Response At The Capitol On Jan. 6

1:42pm January 15, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Despite days of widespread incitement on social media in advance of the insurrection encouraging extremist Trump supporters to assault the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement was unprepared and overwhelmed.

Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, during a protest last month in Washington, D.C. Tarrio has been charged with destruction of property and possession of high-capacity firearm magazines.

National

Proud Boys Leader Released From Police Custody And Ordered To Leave D.C.

5:47pm January 05, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Enrique Tarrio was arrested on Monday shortly after arriving in D.C., where Trump supporters are gathering to protest the official certification of the Electoral College ballots on Wednesday.

An almost empty Metro station is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 21. The region's employers worry about the safety of workers using the transit system during the pandemic.

Workers In Washington, D.C., Region Likely To Work From Home Until Next Summer

8:22pm September 15, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

A survey of hundreds of private employers in the region shows most are struggling to bring their employees back into the office. Many firms cited worries about the safety of using public transit.