Today’s news
Nine Cities Shared the Role of U.S. Capital Before Washington, D.C.
The nation's capital moved frequently in its early years due to war, mutiny, and logistical challenges.

House Probe of Epstein Veers Into Conspiracy Theories
Lawmakers question Clintons on Epstein, but also raise issues like Pizzagate and UFOs
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Historical Displays at Washington's Philadelphia Home
Ruling blocks National Park Service's attempt to censor information about Washington's slave ownership
Recent news
Feb. 26, 2026
Slavery Exhibit Returning to Philadelphia's Independence Mall
The exhibit was previously removed by the Trump administration.
Feb. 26, 2026
Slavery Exhibit Removed by Trump Administration Returning to Independence Mall
The exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington will be reinstalled after a legal battle with the city.
Feb. 25, 2026
Slavery Exhibit Returning to Independence Mall After Trump Removal
Federal judge orders restoration of exhibit on enslaved people at George Washington's former home in Philadelphia
Feb. 25, 2026
Slavery Exhibit Returning to Philadelphia's Independence Mall
Contentious legal battle ends with restoration of exhibit on enslaved people at former President's House site.
Feb. 25, 2026
Slavery Exhibit Returning to Independence Mall After Trump Removal
City of Philadelphia wins legal battle to restore display on enslaved people at President's House site.
Feb. 25, 2026
National Park Service Restores Slavery Exhibits at President's House
Court order forces government to reinstate educational panels after Trump administration's removal
Feb. 24, 2026
Judge orders restoration of Philly slavery exhibit
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling to remove the panels depicting the lives of people enslaved by George Washington.
Feb. 24, 2026
Waymo Vandalism Suspect Charged in San Francisco
Authorities allege Walker Reed Quinn has repeatedly damaged Waymo autonomous vehicles since July.
Feb. 24, 2026
Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibit at Washington's Home
Administration appeals order to reinstate exhibit at Independence Mall site
Feb. 24, 2026
Education Department Dismissed 90% of Civil Rights Cases Under Trump
Watchdog report finds massive cuts to civil rights office led to dismissal of thousands of discrimination complaints
Feb. 23, 2026
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
The administration has appealed the order to reinstate the exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall.
Feb. 23, 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Speaks Out on Antisemitism and Political Violence
Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, discusses the threats his family has faced and his party's struggle with antisemitism.
Feb. 22, 2026
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Erasing History and Science at National Parks
Conservation and historical groups sue over policies that remove exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change
Feb. 22, 2026
Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' in ruling to reinstate exhibit on enslaved people at Washington's former home.
Feb. 22, 2026
Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
Federal judge rules government cannot 'dissemble and disassemble historical truths' at National Park Service sites.
Feb. 21, 2026
Trump Administration Forced to Restore Slavery Exhibit at Washington Home
Judge rules administration overstepped authority in removing exhibit detailing enslaved people at Philadelphia site
Feb. 21, 2026
Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' dystopia, says government cannot 'dissemble and disassemble historical truths'
Feb. 21, 2026
Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' in ruling to reinstate exhibit on enslaved people at President's House Site
Feb. 21, 2026
Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit
The exhibit at Washington's former home on Independence Mall in Philadelphia was ordered restored by a federal judge.
Feb. 20, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Restoration of Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
The Trump administration can pause work on the National Park Service exhibit amid an ongoing legal battle with the city.