News in Washington
GW maintains No. 59 spot in US News rankings
GW ranked No. 59 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report national university rankings, holding the same position after rising four spots last year.
Live Events at D.C.’s Nat Geo Museum
Ready for unforgettable nights out in Washington, D.C.? National Geographic Live brings awe-inspiring scientists, photographers and Explorers to the stage at the Museum of Exploration! Experience thrilling real-world stories, epic […]
Weekend Round Up September 24, 2026
This weekend, the National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its 10th anniversary, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hold season-opening galas — both at […]
US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit that will test relations between the superpowers as tensions simmer over trade, technology, Taiwan and Iran.
Four Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds
WASHINGTON — Four of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans called on his administration on Wednesday to release more than $15 billion in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, as he prepared to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit to…
FAA says Trump arch with signal flame got no special treatment in review
WASHINGTON — The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday there was no political interference in the agency’s air safety review of President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch that will include an eternal flame for visibility.
Judge skeptical of Trump’s White House media ban at hearing
WASHINGTON — A US judge appeared skeptical on Wednesday about the legality of Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, indicating he may grant their request to lift the ban they describe as unlawful retaliation for news coverage…
International Health Experts Unpack Childhood Vaccines in Latin America
Latin American health experts argued that community partnerships and stronger healthcare systems can increase childhood immunization in the region at a Sept. 16 webinar. The Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health, an initiative that seeks to strengthen trust in…
New Club Brings Engineering to GU
The Georgetown Engineering and Robotics Society (GEARS), a club aimed at fostering a long-term STEM and engineering culture at Georgetown University, opened its doors to interested students on the Hilltop this fall. GEARS founding students, ranging from biology to physics majors,…
GU Students Express Concerns Over Emissions Policy Shift
After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to repeal most greenhouse gas standards for power plants Georgetown University faculty and students are disappointed in the major climate policy shift as they look to engage in Washington, D.C. politics. The…
COMMENTARY | Commanders Gamble the Game Away
What should have been a chip-shot field goal for Washington Commanders kicker Drew Stevens may have altered the course of the Commanders’ entire season. The Commanders’ (0-2) second NFC East divisional duel ended in yet another loss, falling 37-20 to the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) on…
CDC Declares End to Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially declared that the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history ended Sept. 11. The parasite — which causes severe intestinal illness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue — spread across 49 states and…