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Funerals at Washington’s National Cathedral tell the story of a nation

When former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is held at the Washington National Cathedral, he will join a bipartisan but exclusive list of figures memorialized there, in a church that tells the story of America on hallowed ground.

 

Elaine Luria helped investigate Jan. 6 and lost her House seat. Now she’s attempting a comeback

A Virginia Democrat who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is making a comeback bid in a key congressional district as her party looks to break President Donald Trump’s grip on federal power in the 2026 midterms.

 

Democratic electoral wins re-energize protesters at an anti-Trump rally in nation’s capital

Protesters at an anti-Trump demonstration in Washington, D.C., were re-energized following significant Democratic victories in elections this week.

 

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

Large crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the United for “No Kings” demonstrations against what they see a drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.

 

Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations

The White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.

 

160-mile march for democracy arrives in Washington from Philadelphia

Over the span of 14 days, nearly 200 people marched from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in defense of democracy.

 

Carter’s kiss, Trump’s step ahead and other famous presidential gaffes toward British royals

U.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years.

 

Thousands protest for a ‘Free DC’ on the fourth week of federal control in Washington

Thousands have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C., to protest President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of policing in the nation’s capital.

 

US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels

The United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels.

 

Air Force’s top uniformed officer is retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up

The Air Force’s top uniformed officer is set to retire early in the most recent shake-up of military leadership during President Donald Trump’s second term.

 

3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force

Three more Republican governors have authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington.

 

Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington

Three Republican-led states are deploying hundreds of members of their National Guard to Washington to assist in the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.

 

Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn’t the goal

President Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites.

 

‘Not just a party:’ World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat note.

 

In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals

Members of different LGBTQ and transgender communities are descending on the nation’s capital with plans for celebrations, parades, concerts and more.

 

For one sentinel, a final walk at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay of Indianapolis has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for the last two years.

 

Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war’s end with Russia or risk not having a nation to lead

President Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he “better move fast” to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or risk not having a nation to lead.

 

What it’s like sharing a name with a US president, in the words of those who do

There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States. Nor is there only one William J. Clinton. Plenty of people share names with famous presidents.

 

What it’s like in a ‘chaos’ Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back

Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how lawmakers describe what it is like being in the U.S. House these days.

 

Jon Stewart pushes VA to cover troops sickened by uranium after 9/11. Again, they are told to wait

Comedian Jon Stewart and troops sickened by uranium have ended a meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs angry that once again they have been told they will have to wait to see whether the VA will connect their illnesses to the toxic base where they were deployed shortly after 9/11.

 

Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse remove twisted steel and concrete

Crews continue the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

 

Police and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during a demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war

Police and protesters have clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.