Washington DC12 hrs agoTrump administration unveils 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' designThe new arch, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.12 hrs ago6 days agoUS Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White HouseOfficials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.6 days ago31 Mar 2026'Art is a very powerful tool' - Golden toilet throne appears in DCThe installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.31 Mar 202627 Mar 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloomA period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.27 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous yearThe Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.14 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Joe Biden takes selfies with passengers as he takes commercial flightThe former president was stuck at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, after an hour-long ground stop delayed departures.27 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Trump directs federal authorities to manage sewage spill 'disaster' The sewer line rupture has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons into the Potomac River that runs through Washington DC17 Feb 202612 Feb 2026More than 2,000 miles and 109 days later, monks finish 'Walk for Peace'The BBC spoke with spectators who walked alongside the monks for the last leg of their trek, from Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Buddhist monks' 108-day Walk for Peace ends in Washington DCNineteen monks have walked single file from Texas to Washington DC, silently advocating for more peace in the US. 11 Feb 2026...
