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.

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.

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?

Flight evacuated after security incident onboard at Reagan National
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Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.

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.

ACLU: D.C. protester sues after ‘Imperial March’ arrest

Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.

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.

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 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.

Suspect in Jewish museum shooting wore body camera during attack: prosecutors

The Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers wore a body camera during the attack, according to court documents.