News in Washington
VIEWPOINT | Find Community Beyond the Capitol Campus
When I came to Georgetown University, finding a Latino community was a priority for me. It had been such a natural part of my undergraduate experience at the University of Florida that I couldn’t imagine graduate school without one. I found that community through McCourt Avanza,…
At The CBC Conference, Black Women Sound The Alarm On Jobs And Economic Security
When Tasha* lost her job after nearly two decades in public health, she lost more than a paycheck. She lost her health insurance, her home, and the financial stability she had spent years building. Her experience was echoed throughout Washington last week as Black lawmakers,…
Legal Experts Endorse Voting Rights Protections
Legal experts warned of voter intimidation and agency overreach, urging voter education and turnout to protect elections.
Trump welcomes China’s Xi with fanfare, but no breakthroughs emerge
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish summit that was heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with no sign of breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
Senate defeats bid to direct Trump to end Iran war or seek approval
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected an effort to direct President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran unless he wins authorization for it, defeating a measure aimed at rebuking his handling of a conflict he has continued to wage despite repeated votes by…
FDA nominee Overton says all US vaccines safe as senators press on shots, abortion, vaping
WASHINGTON — Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the embattled FDA, told senators on Thursday that all US vaccines are safe and effective, as the health committee’s Republican chairman pressed her during a contentious confirmation hearing.
GU’s Middle East Spending More Than Doubled in 4 Years
Georgetown’s educational services spending in the Middle East and North Africa has increased by over 160% since 2022 as the university continues to expand its academic footprint in the region. Here’s what Georgetown does there.
GU Graduate Student Union to Renegotiate Bargaining Agreement
Amid uncertainty in higher education, graduate students will demand continued wage increases, clarified health insurance coverage and expanded support for international students.
GU College Republicans Become First University-Affiliated Group to Join National Deportation Campaign
Georgetown University immigrant rights activists denounced the campaign’s rhetoric as xenophobic.
WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Enter Big East Play Riding High
The Georgetown University women’s soccer team faced some growing pains early in the season, fighting through a tough nonconference schedule and relying on younger players to replace the eight graduates who started more than twenty games last season. Recently, however, the Hoyas…
The Pine Tree
Published September 25President Trump and the President of China Deliver Remarks at a State Dinner
Washington, DC…President Trump and the President of China Deliver Remarks at a State Dinner.
FIELD HOCKEY | GU Struggles at Temple, Finds Footing Against Rider
The Georgetown University field hockey team suffered a loss to the Temple University Owls on Sept. 18 but bounced back against the Rider University Broncs two days later. In their first Big East game of the season, the Hoyas (4-4) came up short against the Owls (5-3), who pulled…