President Donald Trump signs Washington Accords peace deal with Rwanda and Congo leaders, securing rare earth mineral access while ending decadeslong regional conflict.

The capital city of the country since 1800, Washington, D.C. is the seat of government for the United States. All three branches rule from within the city’s 68 square miles.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and President Trump had a "cordial" meeting in Washington that ended with both leaders extending invitations to visit each other's country.

Details of the joint bid for the 2031 World Cup by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica revealed.

The suspect in the "targeted" shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., will now face charges upgraded to first-degree murder.

Washington is home to one of the largest Somali populations on the West Coast, concentrated in South Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac and other parts of south King County.

The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said when questioned about his motive on Sunday talk shows.

When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi this week, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners. Yet his host, Prime Narendra Modi, is simultaneously forging a deep strategic relationship with a key global rival: the United States.

Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, the United States will begin its World Cup campaign in Group D. The United States's best result in the World Cup is a Third place (1930) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No.