Tag: Washington D.C.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Energy and Environment

Chris Wright clarifies prediction that gas prices peaked as Iran war rages on

Callie Patteson · May 15, 2026 4:25 pm

FILE National Guard patrol the Washington Mall, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

DOJ announces surge of National Guard troops ahead of America 250 celebrations

David Zimmermann · May 15, 2026 4:12 pm

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DOJ seeks death penalty for man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy workers

David Zimmermann · May 15, 2026 2:37 pm

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ).

Questions mount as Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. remains absent amid undisclosed illness

Hailey Bullis · May 15, 2026 2:32 pm

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the 44th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Vance: Public safety shouldn’t be only for the ‘rich and powerful’

Naomi Lim · May 15, 2026 2:29 pm

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel.

In first known transfer of Tren de Aragua member from Colombia, DOJ brings suspected leader to US on terrorism charges

Kaelan Deese · May 15, 2026 1:57 pm

Vice President JD Vance, second from left, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, center, and FBI director Kash Patel, center right, bow their heads in prayer.

Vance touts lowest level of on-duty law enforcement deaths in 80 years

Naomi Lim · May 15, 2026 1:55 pm

Work continues on the stage for the Rededicate 250 celebration on the National Mall, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington.

Faith leaders and administration officials join together for Rededicate 250: What to know

Emily Hallas · May 15, 2026 11:48 am

President Donald Trump talks with China's President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Beijing.

Washington Secrets

White House report card: Trump’s China excursion can’t mask worries at home

Rob Crilly · May 15, 2026 11:45 am

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN).

Steve Cohen ends reelection bid due to redrawn district

Rena Rowe · May 15, 2026 11:26 am

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump declines to characterize Xi as a ‘dictator’

Christian Datoc · May 15, 2026 11:24 am

Vance Police Week

WATCH LIVE: Vance to speak at police week memorial service

Rena Rowe · May 15, 2026 11:15 am