News & Politics The Weirdest Takeaways From Trump’s 162-Page Smithsonian Report We went through all 162 pages. The report takes aim at butterflies, squiggly lines, and open-ended questions. Donald Trump, National Museum of American History, SmithsonianJuly 8, 2026
News & Politics What People Are Saying About Those Crazy July 4 Metro Lines WMATA says they set a July 4 ridership record. July 4, Metro, WMATAJuly 6, 2026
News & Politics One More Year: Alex Ovechkin Is Returning to the Capitals The NHL’s all-time leading scorer is staying in the District. Alex Ovechkin, Hockey, Washington CapitalsJuly 2, 2026
News & Politics What Time Are DC’s July 4 Fireworks Actually Happening? Do they start at 10:30 or 11:00? Here's what we know—plus all the restrictions if you're going to the Mall. Fireworks, Fourth of July, Freedom250June 30, 2026
Food How DC Restaurants and Rooftop Bars Are Celebrating the Fourth of July Catch the fireworks at a luxe rooftop party, or pre-game with a crab feast. June 26, 2026
News & Politics It’s Official: The NFL Draft Is Coming to DC This April Here’s everything we know. Commanders, football, NFL DraftJune 26, 2026
News & Politics Map: Navigating the National Mall Your guide to road closures, fences, bathrooms, water fountains, and more. Great American State FairJune 26, 2026
News & Politics Photos: Trump’s Rally to Open the Great American State Fair The speech, the crowd, the merch. Great American State Fair, PhotosJune 25, 2026
News & Politics What’s New at the National Air and Space Museum? A Lot. We got to check out five new and revamped exhibits—and make a ton of things fly. Museums, National Air and Space MuseumJune 23, 2026
News & Politics Watch Two Virginia Teens Compete at the “High School Tony Awards” Tonight John Poncy and Allie Blanchet are defying gravity tonight in New York City. High School, TheatreJune 22, 2026
