What to Know About Trump’s Claims of Vandalism at the Reflecting Pool
The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors…
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Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children After ‘Swatting’ Tip
The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused …
‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing …
Tackling the Politics of the World Cup
The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.
Bill Pulte Picks G.O.P. Election Operative for Spy Agency Job
Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
Centrist Democrats Rebuke Party’s Left Wing: ‘We Are Capitalist, Not Socialist’
Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting t…
Trump Envisions a Championship Golf Course in Washington. Locals Are Skeptical.
See the challenges with President Trump’s plans to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a professional tournament destination.
Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
The Trump administration said it would commit aid, as it expands U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
D.C. Settles Suit With Protester Arrested After Playing ‘Star Wars’ Song Near Deployed Troops
Sam O’Hara was playing “Imperial March,” the theme of the film series villains, while protesting the presence of National Guard troops…
Yale Seeks Trump Administration Deal as It Faces Sprawling Investigation
The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices h…
Virginia Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Setting City Councilman on Fire
Shotsie Buck-Hayes severely burned J. Lee Vogler, a councilman in Danville, Va., last year in an attack that the police said stemmed from a …
Prosecutors in Washington Say Citations Have Been Issued at Reflecting Pool
A spokesman provided no further details, saying those who received the citations were ordered to appear in court at a later date. No records…