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What Americans think about the death penalty
The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
October 8, 2026Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers
Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.
September 20, 2026What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
August 24, 2026Take a timelapse ride along the IndyCar racetrack in Washington
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place 22-23 August. It's the first motor race to be held in the US capital.
August 18, 2026Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
June 22, 2026Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.
June 16, 2026Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. - Reuters
Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. Reuters
May 15, 2026Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty - Reuters
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty Reuters
May 11, 2026Workers paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
The renovation of the Washington DC monument is one of President Trump's efforts to beautify the capital ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
May 10, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026What to know about King Charles's state visit to US
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
April 26, 2026In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
April 26, 2026What it was like in the room as shots rang out at correspondents' dinner
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.
April 26, 2026DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error - Reuters
DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error Reuters
April 24, 2026Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
April 22, 2026Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
April 11, 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom
A period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.
March 27, 2026