Washington, D.C.: Quick Facts

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News •

5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself • Nov. 12, 2026, 9:11 PM ET (AP)

As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump's District of Columbia projects • Nov. 6, 2026, 9:29 AM ET (AP)

Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump's monumental arch • Nov. 6, 2026, 1:38 AM ET (AP)

Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars • Nov. 5, 2026, 4:23 PM ET (AP)

Trump closes out midterm season in which voters will judge him, GOP on prices with focus on reflecting pool, DC repairs • Nov. 2, 2026, 2:53 PM ET (AP)

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Map highlighting Washington, D.C. as an orange diamond-shaped area situated between Virginia and Maryland, bordered by the Potomac River and near Chesapeake Bay.

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The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., with its white dome and neoclassical facade, stands behind a statue and landscaped grounds.

Detailed street map of central Washington, D.C., highlighting major roads, Metro subway lines, and key landmarks including the National Mall, Capitol, White House, museums, and memorials. Numbered points correspond to a list of significant sites such as the Smithsonian museums, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Supreme Court, with surrounding neighborhoods like Georgetown and Foggy Bottom also labeled.

Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

A row of brightly painted townhouses in blue, yellow, white, and red with snow on the steps and sidewalk in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

The Jefferson Memorial is seen across the Tidal Basin, framed by blooming pink cherry blossom branches in Washington, D.C., with the monument reflected in the water.

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., featuring a large white marble building with tall columns and visitors on the steps, surrounded by green shrubs and lawn.

Bronze statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt seated with a cloak, beside his dog Fala, at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., with an inscribed quote on the wall behind.

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