Spring performances of “Treemonisha” and “The Crucible” will be held at George Washington University.
Category: Washington (DC)
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What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department’s probe into whether Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, lied about renovations to the central bank’s headquarters has raised alarms.
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Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center
The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term.
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The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.
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Tourism in Washington, D.C., Suffers as Government Shutdown Drags On
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
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The White House’s Movie Theater Is Among the East Wing Rubble
Nixon watched “Patton” there. Obama hosted the “Lincoln” cast. Built in 1942, the White House’s private movie theater offered refuge and entertainment.
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Renovations at the White House Aren’t Unusual. But Trump’s Makeover Is.
Presidents have always tailored the White House to their needs, but with the demolition of the East Wing, a $300 million ballroom and other changes, President Trump isn’t wasting any time making it into his own project.
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Under Trump, National Symphony Opens Concerts With the National Anthem
The new directive came after President Trump made himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, the home of the orchestra.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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On Pennsylvania Ave., Michael Milken’s Curious Temple to the American Dream
A new museum created by the once imprisoned financier offers the financial elite’s take on the nation’s virtues.
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Mark Knoller, ‘the Savant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,’ Dies at 73
As White House correspondent for CBS News Radio, he kept meticulous records of presidential activities, from vacation days to teleprompter use.