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76 Things to Do in (and Around) Washington, D.C. This Weekend: September 25-27

Autumn in D.C. kicks off with a packed slate of premier cultural events across the region.

Netanyahu dismisses opponents, praises Trump in brash speech at United Nations

A defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called allegations of genocide in Gaza "the biggest lie of the century" as dozens of world leaders walked out during his speech Thursday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Sen. Gillibrand blasts administration after eight sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, blasted the Trump administration Thursday for overlooking deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier during its marathon deployment to the Middle East and for dismissing press reports as "fake news."

Houthi attacks on Riyadh put new Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan mutual defense pact to test

The ramped-up ballistic missile and drone barrage targeting sites -- including the holy city of Mecca -- across Saudi Arabia in recent days is providing an eye-opening test of the mutual defense pact the kingdom signed last month with Turkey and Pakistan. And so far, the Saudis' new partners have shown little appetite for joining the widening Middle East war against Iran and its Houthi proxies.

Senate Republicans shoot down Democrats' end-the-war resolution

Senate Republicans united Thursday to vote down a Democratic resolution to end the war in Iran, delivering a strong show of solidarity with the president ahead of the midterm elections.

More than a third of D.C. landlords still can't collect rent, survey finds

More than a third of D.C. landlords have rental delinquencies exceeding two years, the Small Multifamily Owners Association reported this week.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Ossoff's glam tab, gun-owner math and a senator who isn't

Sen. Jon Ossoff spends big on hair and makeup, a new study finds 1 in 10 Americans own an AR-15, and a quarter of Ohio voters think Sherrod Brown is still in the Senate.

Kennedy Center closed for another week as officials warn of safety hazards in aging building

The Kennedy Center's executive director has extended the performing arts venue's closure for another week, citing its state of disrepair, with the development coming after President Trump lost a legal battle to add his name to the building.

White House: Trump spent more than 21,000 minutes this term talking to the press

Everyone knows President Trump loves talking to reporters, despite labeling them "fake news."

Xi, Trump conclude bilateral meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping left the White House Thursday afternoon after concluding his bilateral meeting with President Trump on a wide range of issues.

Federal workforce cuts hurt majority of Washington region, says poll

The Trump administration's federal workforce reductions have negatively affected more than half of residents of the nation's capital, according to a new survey.

Trans athletes have racked up a staggering 2,293 medals in women's sports

Trans-identifying men have won at least 2,293 gold medals in women's sports, a new study found. Here's how much prize money changed hands -- and which sports were hit hardest.