News & Politics PHOTOS: A Look Back at Trump’s Great American State Fair The controversial two-week semiquincentennial extravaganza ends tomorrow. America 250, Great American State FairJuly 9, 2026
News & Politics | Things to Do Cynthia Erivo, Martin Scorsese, and Ann Patchett Headline the National Book Festival The DC festival is back with a big lineup—and, this year, more than just books. America 250, Book Signing, National Book FestivalJuly 8, 2026
News & Politics Why DC’s Summer of Trumpy Malaise Feels So Bad Trump keeps blundering all over town. I can't stop reacting to it. America 250July 7, 2026
News & Politics I Went to Trump’s Great American State Fair. It Was Bleaker Than I Expected. Opening day of the Freedom 250 event in DC was sparsely attended and shockingly boring. America 250, Great American State FairJune 26, 2026
News & Politics First Look: Metro Just Dropped a New 50th Anniversary Merch Collection You can buy vintage-style pajamas, umbrellas, socks, and more at WMATA's pop-up. absurd pop-ups, America 250, MetroJune 25, 2026
Hotels | News & Politics | Things to Do The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC From the biggest national events to overlooked local gems to $250,000 hotel packages, here’s our guide to enjoying—or maybe just enduring—America’s 250th birthday in and around Washington America 250, Donald TrumpJune 23, 2026
News & Politics In DC July 4th Weekend? Expect Crowds, Closures, and Flight Delays. Booked hotels, closed rivers, busy Metro trains, and delayed flights ahead. Air travel, America 250, Delays, FlightsJune 22, 2026
News & Politics | Things to Do George Washington’s Mount Vernon Unveils New Education Center The revamped center, with an exhibit on Washington's life, arrives in time for America’s 250th. America 250, Family Activities, George Washington, Mount VernonJune 12, 2026
News & Politics The Great American State Fair Meltdown, Explained Artist cancellations! Dueling party planners! A profanity-laced rant from the toilet! Apparent graft! America 250, Great American State FairMay 29, 2026
News & Politics Trump Administration Sued Over Reflecting Pool Paint Job A DC nonprofit says "American Flag Blue" is "more appropriate to a resort or theme park" than the National Mall. America 250, lawsuit, National Mall, Reflecting PoolMay 11, 2026
