Its wealthy suburbs are a draw for those seeking proximity to the Trump administration’s decision makers
Performing arts centre’s board votes to rename events hub
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Forget what you’ve heard about Washington nightlife. There’s a Latin scene, a queer scene, underground techno, old-school R&B — and you can still be home by 3am
These books span philosophy, fiction and insider gossip — together, they help contextualise Washington at a tumultuous time
US Department of Justice says investigation is ongoing and more charges could be forthcoming
Reporter Alex Rogers asked a bartender for his favourite drink in town. One recommendation led to another. By the sixth bar, he’d uncovered the true spirit of Washingtonian hospitality
‘I’m telling you, we have one of the best food scenes in the country,’ says the chef and humanitarian, who has called the city home for more than 30 years
Ariella Budick takes us on a scavenger hunt through the museums she loves in America’s capital
In Trump’s Washington, espresso Martinis, beef tallow and members’ clubs have replaced puritanical dinners and warm white reception wine
Two members of guard in critical condition and suspect from Afghanistan in custody after attack near White House
Our reporters’ guide to the dining, art, music, nightlife and natural beauty that make the nation’s capital much more than just a political hub
FT Globetrotter is launching a new city guide! In this short survey, help us map the real DC — and share your best advice for visiting
A nation once defined by experimentation risks turning its buildings — and culture — into a nostalgic echo
Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledges crime ‘spike’ in 2023 but says there has been a sharp decline since
Addition to historic mansion to be paid for by US president and ‘patriotic donors’, says administration
Lawyer who defended Jared Kushner and Bill Clinton has ‘never been as concerned’
Critics warn president’s growing use of troops on US soil risks eroding long-held democratic norms
Suspect charged with two counts of first-degree murder and several firearms felonies after attack outside Jewish museum
Fatal shooting in Washington DC was ‘nightmare scenario’ for a country long conscious that its envoys are a target
The 1988 demonstrations at Washington’s Gallaudet University for the deaf are the subject of a slick new documentary
Our correspondents share the restaurants, bookshops and hidden gems that make the US capital more than just a political hub
US capital in upheaval as government lay-offs pummel local economy and Maga allies embed in social scene
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President cites ‘moment of anguish’ after helicopter collides with commercial jet leading to 67 deaths
