The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/washington-dc/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Washington DC | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/washington-dc/ 32 32 Suspect shot dead after firing near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-shot-dead-after-firing-near-white-house-security-checkpoint-secret-service-says/ Sun, 24 May 2026 02:03:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829149 Suspect identified as Nasire Best, law enforcement official says; bystander also struck but unclear if by perpetrator or responding fire from security forces

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]]> Mass DC prayer event with top White House officials seeks to reclaim US Christian roots https://www.timesofisrael.com/mass-dc-prayer-event-with-top-white-house-officials-seeks-to-reclaim-us-christian-roots/ Sun, 17 May 2026 19:34:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825565 Hegseth, Rubio, Johnson to speak at 'Reclaim 250,' which critics see as promoting Christian nationalism; rabbi included on roster; one day earlier, Trump proclaimed 'Shabbat 250'

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]]> Suspect in attempted Trump assassination at White House press gala pleads not guilty https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspect-in-attempted-trump-assassination-at-white-house-press-gala-pleads-not-guilty/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:32:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821181 Cole Allen, 31, is accused of attempted assassination of the president, assault on a federal officer and gun crimes for April shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

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]]> Trump, cabinet officials were likely targets of Washington shooting, acting AG says https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-cabinet-officials-were-likely-targets-of-washington-shooting-acting-ag-says/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:02:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810284 US president says officials believe suspect was 'lone wolf,' injured Secret Service member in 'good shape' after being shot outside White House correspondents' dinner

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]]> Trump officials unveil plans for gilded, triumphal Washington arch https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-officials-unveil-design-for-gilded-triumphal-washington-arch/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:13:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799479 US president says structure featuring towering winged figure flanked by 2 eagles and guarded by 4 lions, will be 'the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World'

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]]> US federal building known for murals by Jewish artists at risk of sale, demolition https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-federal-building-known-for-murals-by-jewish-artists-at-risk-of-sale-demolition/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:51:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743987 Activists call for protection, preservation of Wilbur J. Cohen building, known as 'Sistine Chapel of the New Deal' for its massive paintings depicting the American working class

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]]> US National Guard member dies of wounds sustained in DC shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-national-guard-member-dies-of-wounds-sustained-in-dc-shooting/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:12:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3699670 Trump announces death of Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and eulogizes her as an 'incredible person, outstanding in every single way'; second victim said 'fighting for his life' in hospital

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]]> What we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-we-know-about-the-shooting-of-2-national-guard-members-in-dc/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:11:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698809 Servicemen in critical condition; the suspect, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was shot and detained, came to US with his family under Biden administration program

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]]> Two US National Guard troops shot, critically hurt in DC; suspect believed to be Afghan national https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-us-national-guard-troops-shot-critically-hurt-near-white-house-suspect-in-custody/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:55:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698705 Shooting occurs near White House; Trump says gunman will pay 'very steep price,' orders review of Afghan refugees who entered US under Biden resettlement program

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]]> Anti-Zionist activists stage blood libel display at DC train station https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-zionist-activists-stage-blood-libel-display-at-dc-train-station/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:21:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694378 Performers dressed as Netanyahu and US leaders drink red liquid from wine glasses next to menu advertising 'Gaza's spilled blood,' drawing shock and outrage from Jewish groups

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]]> Trump jeered by pro-Palestinian protesters at DC restaurant, called ‘Hitler of our time’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-jeered-by-pro-palestinian-protesters-at-dc-restaurant-called-hitler-of-our-time/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:26:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638336 US Secret Service removes demonstrators holding banners of Palestinian flag; others in steakhouse can be heard booing or chanting 'U-S-A! U-S-A!' in response to protesters

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]]> After New York, United renews flights from Chicago and Washington to Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-new-york-united-renews-flights-from-chicago-and-washington-to-tel-aviv/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:32:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3634437 Starting in November, US carrier will be only airline offering passengers non-stop service between Tel Aviv and the two American cities

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]]> Trump deploys US National Guard to DC to assert control of cops, curb crime wave https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-deploys-us-national-guard-to-dc-to-assert-control-of-cops-curb-crime-wave/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:05:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617979 'We're going to take our capital back,' US president says, planning to send at least 800 National Guardsmen, put local police under federal control; protesters say move not needed

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]]> For Messianic Jews in Jerusalem, Yaron Lischinsky’s murder was a personal loss   https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-messianic-jews-in-jerusalem-yaron-lischinskys-murder-was-a-personal-loss/ Wed, 28 May 2025 13:20:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3559628 Marginalized in Israel, adherents of the controversial movement maintain the holiness of both the Bible and the Christian Gospel, placing an emphasis on the Jewish identity of Jesus

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]]> Washington shooting suspect was anti-Israel activist, railed against Seattle’s ‘whitening’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-shooting-suspect-was-anti-israel-activist-railed-against-seattles-whitening/ Fri, 23 May 2025 06:45:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3555884 Elias Rodriguez, 31, had 'Tikkun Olam means FREE PALESTINE' sign in home window, was linked to Party for Socialism and Liberation; apparent manifesto called to 'bring the war home'

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