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BYU D.C. interns feel effects of government shutdown
The United States federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, making it the longest shutdown in American history.
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Video of the Day: First responders rescue deer stranded on frozen Potomac River
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Trump sworn in as the 47th president of the United States
Donald J. Trump took the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 20, during the 60th Presidential Inauguration, marking the beginning of his second presidential term and formally admitting him as the 47th president of the United States.
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Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed.
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How Miss D.C. unites her community in a politically divisive time and place
The Miss America pageant competition is more than just sashes and tiaras.
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Identity politics at the polls
Identity politics have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American politics in recent years.
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Political merchandise hits Washington D.C. streets
Political merchandise was a hot-selling item in the nation’s capital. However, one thing stood out—most of it favored one candidate prior to election night.
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Washington D.C. implements safety precautions for Election Day
Capitol police and construction crews worked late into the night hours to establish safety precautions around Washington, D.C. in the days leading up to the presidential election on Nov. 4.
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Washington D.C. Republicans meet up on election night
There were dozens of Democrat watch parties all over Washington, D.C. on election night, but there was only one Republican watch party.
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Howard University hosts election watch party
Howard University hosted a watch party on election night to show support for Kamala Harris, who attended the university as an undergraduate student.
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D.C. churches hold candlelight vigil to promote democracy
A number of churches offered refuge from a tense election season by holding candlelight vigils.
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Citizens share their 2024 presidential election anxieties
Citizens are filing in. But only seconds before, police were evacuating the block, telling everyone to wait at the end of the street or find another voting center.
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International Media Flock to Washington D.C.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has attracted the attention of more than just U.S. citizens, with international media flocking from around the world to cover the results for their home countries.
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Voices from the street: Provo protestors speak out against violence in Gaza
Hundreds gathered at the Provo City Library on Saturday, Nov. 4 to peacefully protest the extent of damage and lives lost in Palestine from the recent Hamas terrorist attacks and Israeli conflict.
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Eye on the Y: Biology professor awarded for her work with bone marrow transplant registry, BYU students advocate for youth mental health at SOPHE summit
Biology professor awarded for her work with bone marrow transplant registry
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