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Jan 30, 2026 · Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested by federal officials and charged in connection with a church protest in Minneapolis that he had covered.

Dec 28, 2025 · The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has led to a significant change in strategy, as federal officers shift away from focusing on arresting immigrants already held in local …

Jan 27, 2026 · Last week, that included the removal of an exhibit at Independence National Historical Park that focused on George Washington’s ownership of enslaved people.

Jan 21, 2026 · Government officials may not examine electronic devices seized from a Washington Post reporter until litigation stemming from the search of her home is settled, a federal judge in Virginia …

3 days ago · Scientists are studying Juan López García, 82, a world-record-holding ultramarathoner, to learn how we can stay healthy as we age.

5 days ago · President Donald Trump’s surprise Sunday announcement that he planned to close the Kennedy Center for two years sent shock waves through the center, Washington and the broader …

5 days ago · Plans for the meeting follow strenuous efforts by Turkey, Qatar, Egypt and other Middle East countries to narrow the gaps between Washington and Tehran and persuade them to restart …